Beyond The Edge of Instincts

Chapter 9: On the Edge of the Beast

Alex took Luna out of the hospital right after he made sure she was no longer under the doctors' care. He knew that she was one of them now, and she would have to learn to control her new nature. Ahead of them was their journey to the pack's lair, the mansion where the other werewolves lived and a place where Luna could learn more about her new nature.

"We need to leave before any more problems arise," Alex said, settling her in the passenger seat.

Luna silently got into the car, holding back her growing anger, but deep down she could feel her emotions bubbling up, and it scared her.

All along the way she tried to calm down, but the waves of rage grew stronger. Luna felt her body tense up and her fingers involuntarily clawed into the armrest. Her breathing became rapid. Anger was building up, as if preparing to burst out.

"Luna, control yourself," Alex warned, noticing the darkening of her gaze. - We're almost there.

But before he could do anything, Luna slammed her foot on the floor of the car. There was a deafening crack - it pierced the bottom of the car, and the car stopped with a rumble, releasing puffs of smoke from under the hood.

"Shit!" Alex swore, but quickly pulled himself together. He turned to Luna and said softly but firmly: "It's okay. Just breathe. We'll get through this."

Luna was breathing heavily, like an animal about to be unleashed. But Alex reached out slowly, put his hand on her shoulder and spoke softly:

- You're strong. You'll get through this. Listen to your breathing. It's okay. I'm here.

His words and tone were soothing. Gradually Luna began to relax, the anger receded and her body stopped shaking. She closed her eyes, taking deep breaths.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, leaning back in the seat. - I don't know what's happening to me.

"It's normal," Alex smiled slightly. - You're learning. That's the first step.

After Alex made sure that Luna came to her senses, they left the broken car and moved to another one, parked in the parking lot nearby. This time the ride went smoothly. Soon they reached a large mansion buried in the shade of trees. It was the home of the pack, where Luna could find answers to her questions and learn to control her new self.

"Welcome home," Alex said quietly as they drove up to the massive gates of the mansion, which slowly opened in front of them.

Luna looked at the huge house with a feeling that her life would never be the same again.

Alex stopped the car at the massive gates of the mansion, but as soon as he helped Luna get out, her body began to shake uncontrollably. She cried out in pain, clutching her stomach as dark veins crawled across her skin, pulsing with frightening force. Her muscles were cramping and she began to lose control of her body.

- Hold on, Luna! - Alex put his arms around her, trying to hold her. - It's going to be okay.

Alex wasted no time. He quickly summoned two pack members standing at the gate.

"Take her to the hospital immediately and keep an eye on her," he ordered. - Don't leave her alone for a second.

The men picked Luna up without a word and carried her deep into the mansion, to the medical wing, while her body shook from the seizures. Alex escorted her out with a look, tense and anxious.

Alex opened the door of another car parked nearby and started the engine. He knew that the usual pack healers wouldn't be able to handle such a case. He needed a specialist-someone who really understood werewolf anatomy and could help Luna through the transformation.