Frail Acceptance

Chapter 1

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Noah's POV

Run, run, run, is all I could hear my wolf Jay say to me.

I was breathing really hard, my throat dry, fear was all my nervous system could feel, but I never showed it.

I was running and turned around to look at five big wolves blur to my vision chasing me as I stumbled upon something and fell down.

With a growl, a wolf jumped upon me, and I thought that was it when a loud growl was heard and a big dark brown wolf was standing in front of me fighting the others.

That's when a big wolf jumped on me, its claws tearing my back, and I screamed a deafening scream...

I screamed and woke up panting really hard. I looked around and found myself in my room. I started to calm down, looking at the calming green wallpaper on the walls. I have no idea why I found that particular shade of green so calming, but somehow I did. I took a few deep breaths before calming down.

You okay there, Noah? asked Jay in my mind.

Yeah is all I replied with.

I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom, completed all my morning routine, and stepped out of the bathroom with a towel hanging around my waist as I walked to my closet to pick out an outfit for the day. I settled with a hoodie and jeans and walked up to my dresser to apply scar cream to the scars inflicted on my neck with claws, stomach that were fading thankfully, a little scar near my nipple that was just there, and a bite mark on my left leg that also most probably would not go as the doctor said.

As I got those nicely covered and wore my jeans, my brother Liam walked in. "Good morning, lil No" he said as he took the cream tube from my hand and started applying it to my back. It was a daily routine for us. Once he was done, I put on my hoodie, turned around, hugged him, and said, "Thanks, Li, and good morning to you too". He just smiled at me; that's when Mia's voice boomed in the house, saying the breakfast was ready. Liam motioned his head as lets go and I just nodded, following him downstairs in the dining room.

As we entered the dining room, Mia hugged Liam first and then me as she greeted us with a really big smile on her face. "Good morning, the loves of my life!" is what she said, and before we could reply, a whine was heard from the kitchen door saying, "What about me?". We all looked at Ethan as he walked in, and Mia just giggled, kissed him lightly on the lips, saying, "You too, Ethan". At this, Ethan smiled with contentment and walked towards me, pressing a light kiss on my forehead saying, "Good morning, kiddo", "Good morning, Ethan" I said, smiling at him.

This is my family, and when I say this, I feel really happy and proud because it took me 2 years to say it. I was adopted by Ethan and Mia almost 4 years ago when Ethan saved me from an attack. It was really hard for me to accept everything; it took me almost six months to talk to anybody other than Liam. Liam is only five months older than me, but he liked taking on the older brother role. So, when I came to this house and would not talk to anybody, just sit in a corner in my room, Liam came every day to talk to me, comfort me, feed me, and through constant efforts for three whole months, I talked to him for the first time, and since then Liam has been my closest family, friend, and everything. Of course, I love Ethan and Mia too, but Liam is my comfort place.

As we sat around on the dining table with food and I looked around at the most beautiful smiling faces in the world, I felt really grateful for the soundproofing in the house, as I wake up screaming or panting almost every day for the past 4 years and have successfully hidden it from my family so far. I would love to hide it for as long as I can, so they do not have to worry about it and I do not become an even bigger burden on them.

I was brought back to the dining table when Ethan cleared his throat and asked, "So Kiddo, how do you feel about actually going to school?"

Yes, I am going to school for the first time tomorrow, as I was homeschooled for 3 years after being adopted, and I was very grateful Ethan and Mia allowed me to do so, but this year they insisted on me going to school so that I could learn to socialize as the doctor had suggested.

"Umm. Fine, I guess," is all I replied to him in a small voice. I wasn't really fond of the idea, but Liam had convinced me as he was also going to the same school, and yes, we are both the same age, but I had a gap year in between, so he is a senior. Liam was the sweetest brother anybody could ask for; he promised me to be there to protect me no matter what.

On my reply, Mia said, "Noah, Love, We know you're nervous and not really fond of the idea, but we're doing this for you. And if anything happens, Ethan's always there to protect you."

I smiled at her and said a soft thank-you.

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I am there for Lil No always. I'll protect him in the school, and trust me, he'll be absolutely fine." Liam said and put his hand on my knee and gave me a gentle squeeze as a reassurance, and I just smiled at him.

After we finished breakfast, everybody went to work or training, and I headed back to my room to start reading the book I have been reading recently. I love books and reading; books are like my second best friend after Liam. And as my family got to know about this book love of mine, I got a mini library of my own in my awfully big room.

The day went by pretty fast, as I was completely engrossed in the book. As I finished marking some lines that I liked in the book, Mia texted in the family group chat to head to the dining room for dinner.

As I got to the dining room, I received a glare from Mia and Liam as the food kept for lunch for me was untouched. Oops! I had forgotten lunch while reading, and to save myself from a lifetime of nagging, I immediately said, "I'm really sorry, but honestly, I had a little indigestion from yesterday, and the breakfast was so fulfilling that I wasn't hungry after that. I promise I won't do it again."

Mia and Liam just sighed defeatedly, and Liam said, "Don't worry, mom, tomorrow onwards he is in my charge during lunch time; I'll make sure he eats lunch no matter what." Mia just gave him a grateful look, and Liam gave me a warning look, to which I just smiled awkwardly.

After dinner, I went back to my room, organized everything for tomorrow's so-called big day, and got ready for bed by changing into my pajamas. I was about to get into the warmth of my blanket with a book in hand when I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in", I said, and Ethan walked into my room.

"Hey Kiddo, ready for bed?" he asked, and I nodded.

"I wanted to talk to you", he said as I sat on my bed and patted the place in front of me for him to sit.

Ethan sat down, took my tiny hand into his giant one, and started talking. "Kiddo, listen, I know it is very difficult for you to be around people, and you're scared, nervous, and uncomfortable too, but just know that we all love you and want this for your sake. We want to see you live a normal life, a life children your age live, have friends, have love, and be happy genuinely."

To this, I frowned and said, "I am happy with you guys, genuinely," and he just gives me a small smile, squeezing my hand lightly, and continues, "We know, but we want you playing around, exploring new things and stuff. Also, always remember that no matter what it is, you can always talk to us, and if anybody troubles you, tell me, and I'll be sure to teach them a lesson for troubling my son. You just need to tell me anything that goes wrong, and I'll make sure to correct it, okay?"

"I will" is all I could say, which came a lot softer than I had intended to, almost like a whisper, but Ethan heard it as he pulled me into a big hug, pulled back, kissed me on my forehead, and said, "I love you, kiddo, no matter what, and I know you're strong enough to handle it on your own."

"Thank you, Ethan; I love you too."

Ethan smiled and got up, taking the book from my hand, putting it on the nightstand, making me lie on the bed, tucking me in the blanket, and caressing my head softly for me to sleep.

He pressed a kiss on my forehead lightly before turning off the light as he whispered, "Sleep well" to me as sleep consumed me.

A/N: So here's the first chapter hope you all liked it.😬

Reviews please!🤧

Also, I love this family.🥺💜