My Royal Wolf

Butter cookies

~ Raya ~

I opened the door to my father's study and poked my head to see him. He is an older version of Garette with a little slumped shoulder and sagged face, white hair strands gracing his features. But the brightness in his face can draw anyone to comfort. I felt a little uneasy about the task at hand. Nonetheless, this is what my heart desires, and I have to push through and complete it.

His study feels ancient with old style wooden tables and chairs, giving it a rustic look. Walls stacked up with books and the smell of old and unturned pages fill the room. He might have sensed me, as he called "Raya! Come in ". I shuddered at his voice, hopped up and into his room in a few steps.

I placed the freshly baked butter cookies and coffee on the table. I walked across it and placed my hands on my father's shoulder. He lifted his chin from his book and glanced at the hot refreshments from the end of his eyes before giving me a sweet smile. "Buttering me up? cupcake." I shrunk at his words. He grabbed a cookie stuffing his mouth, crunching them. His face lit up with joy as he hummed, "Best," with his eyes closed. He turned to face me, asking, "What's up, sweetheart? What can I do for you?". I smiled broadly and extended a little pamphlet towards him. He studied it, as I scanned his face for any emotions lying underneath.

I was in fight mode when I walked in, but my mind was looking for cues to switch to flight mode. He raised his brows, which were now fused with the rim of his broken glasses and lifted his eyes to meet mine. " You want to go on a 15-day trip to South Africa? ".

"With Kate," I added with a nod.

" I understand, but cupcake. It is unknown territory. We do not know any packs in South Africa to ask for a lookout." I rubbed my sweaty palms in nervousness, pulling them in front of me as if they might give me more courage, and said, "It is organized by humans. All I want to do is take a trip before I start my medicine classes with Helena. You know how much I love to travel. " 

With Helena's help, I intend to become a pack healer. The ability to use one's power to cure others is a gift bestowed upon a very few. I was happiest the day I discovered it. Our pack healer Helena and my family were the most elated. She keeps telling me that this is my life's calling. I felt more relieved to know that I have a purpose in life. To look forward to excelling in my field, make my family proud.

My father raised his cup to take another sip, pulling me out of my thoughts and exclaimed, "Ray! It pleases me to know that you are considering this. I'll talk to Alpha Garrette and ask him to get Sera to glamourize your smells. And for safety, see if Keith can get you both some pepper spray and set up tracking software on your mobiles. "

It took me a few seconds to register his words, but then I did happy dance on my toe. Although I knew my father would concur, I did not think it would be so simple. I yelled another happy tone and hugged him. Kate strode in from the door of the study and hugged him too. Despite being a fearsome alpha wolf, he had been the most wonderful father to me.

In a few days, we packed our bags and got our mobile set with security apps from Keith. I left for the flight with Kate and our travel bags.

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