The Kings Curse

Into the Human World

Raven's POV:

I woke suddenly to a loud song blasting from my radio. I wasn't ready to get up yet, shoving my head under my pillow I sighed as I heard my door open. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET BABY GIRL" my mom shouted."Ughh, Mom, it's still early. I shouldn't have to get up on my birthday." I begged her to just let me sleep. "What is it they used to say dear?" My dad asked my mom "Its my party and I'll cry if I want to? Is that what you're trying to say princess?" As both of my parents laughed like they were funny I just sighed and rubbed my eyes. How is this my life, who are these people I thought. "Ha, Ha, Dad, you are just so comical" I said sarcastically as he reached down and kissed my head. "I know I am princess, Happy Birthday! I hope you're ready for an amazing ball just for you" he said excitedly. My mom was already opening up every single curtain in my large bedroom. The floor to ceiling windows let in all of the sun's rays blinding me. Trying to retreat under my blankets my mother said "Nah-uh, no you don't" as she ripped the comforter off my bed, "you can't be late to your own party. Your guests will be arriving in a couple hours and you need to get ready. The catering company is already downstairs setting up and I must say, it looks magnificent. I was skeptical about hiring a pack company but I may have underestimated them. You will love it!" she said like a giddy schoolgirl as her and my father walked out of my room closing the heavy door behind them. I had only been to the Blue Oasis territory when my father had meetings with their Alpha. The territory was beautiful and everyone was very welcoming. I was hesitant to talk to the other kids but father pushed me to the group and just left me. His only daughter, he left me with wolves. I remember standing there frozen not knowing what to say when one of the boys broke the ice "you know" he said, "were also just as afraid of you, as you are of us." All I could do was laugh, "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh out loud but who would ever be afraid of a scrawny little human girl when you can literally turn into a wolf. A full bred, predatory animal. Also, I'm not scared of you. I assume you can hear my heartbeat and it's steady. I'm not scared, maybe I'm kind of jealous. You're so lucky." The other kids stared at me; mouths open like they couldn't believe what I just said. The Alphas son stepped forward smiling at me, "You are somewhat crazy you know that right? You're right, we could rip you apart right now if we wanted to, but I can feel you're no threat to us, actually, I can feel a strength in you. Like if you became one of us, you'd make a strong Luna" he said while his friend laughed at him "Maddox, you're a dog always trying to get the bone. Leave her alone, she won't be your Luna you dirt bag, but since I'll be your Beta, maybe she'll be mine" Reed said as he winked at me. As the group burst out laughing, I stood there feeling content and excited that I made some new friends. I've always been interested in the life of a werewolf and I hoped that making friends would help me learn everything about them. I'm forever grateful for that day because I had become close friends with both Maddox and Reed. Thinking about seeing them at the ball today excited me and was the perfect motivation to get me out of bed. Just as I swung my feet out of bed to put my fuzzy slippers on there was a knock on the door followed by Miss Dupree peaking in. "Is it safe to come in princess" she asked as she stepped in my room anyways. "Let's get you up and ready, you are going to be the most beautiful girl in this entire mansion today." I laughed and turned my head to look at her, "Miss Dupree, am I not already the most beautiful girl here" I said but couldn't contain my giggle. "My apologies dear child, I wasn't aware that bed head and drool-stained chins were in fashion these days" she said with a smirk on her face as she sat beside me. "And why are you calling me Miss Dupree, you know I'd much rather be called by my name." Miss Dupree, or Jane as she wants me to address her, has been my nanny since birth. She's now in her mid-50's but doesn't look a day over 40. She is tall and slender with thick dark brown hair that she often kept in a bun. She's let me brush and braid her hair many times, I wish she would wear it down more often. Jane was always there to help me as my parents were often quite busy. I loved her like she was my grandmother, but we had more of a sister like relationship. My parents were the ones who raised me, Jane was just there to help me along and I will forever be grateful for everything she's taught me.