Prophecy in the Eye of the Wolf

Chapter Fifteen

I threw a punch and did a flying back kick before I jumped back. I dashed back in, pulling out a knife and slicing trough the air. I twisted around and around, attacking from all sides, staying light on my feet. Next, I threw the knife to the ground and shifted. I attacked the training dummy, biting and slashing, diving in and out. I stopped, backing away to catch my breath and shifted back. I placed my hands on my knees and took deep breaths.

"Good work, Sammie," Chris complimented. "I think you're done training for the day."

I smiled. "Thanks." I stood up and turned back to the pack house. It's been several weeks since I had come home from...that place. I trained every other day with Chris, the head pack trainer, in the training grounds to bring up my fighting skills.

I pulled open the back screen door to the pack house and entered the kitchen. I grabbed a water bottle from the fridge. "Hey, Sammie!" A cheerful voice came into the kitchen.

I took a drink of water before I turned to an excited Abi. "Hey, what's up?" I leaned back, placing my elbows on the counter as Abi looked me up and down.

"You need to change." I frowned at her. She held up her hands in surrender. "Hey, I'm just saying. You smell, you're sweaty, and your clothes have grass stains. You need to change. And take a shower."

I gave a small growl at Abi, "Fine. I'll go clean up." I sighed as I trudged up the stairs. I went into the bathroom to take a quick shower.

When I got out, I wrapped a towel around myself and went back into the bedroom. On my bed, I found a beautiful turquoise dress, a jean jacket, brown sandals, and a brown purse. There was also a few accessories: matching bracelets, earrings, and a necklace.

I picked up the little yellow sticky note laid on top of the dress. It was an elegant handwriting that I couldn't miss.

Just try it on, please? It's in your favorite color. Look your best! I want to see it! Come downstairs when you're done.

I chuckled. "You're a mess, Abi, but fine." I changed into the outfit, put on the accessories, and wore just a little bit of make up. I brushed my hair, and I put a little turquoise flower clip through my hair to pull back the left side of my hair slightly. I would leave the rest of my hair down. I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. Abi was right; the dress was in my favorite color.

I left the bathroom and walked to my bedroom door. I took a deep breath before I opened it. I walked down the stairs slowly, taking one step at a time. I didn't know what Abi was planning, but I wasn't just going to jump right down into it.

As soon as I reached the bottom of the stairs, I noticed how dark it was. All of the lights were off and the drapes were pulled closed over the windows. "Okay, what the heck is going on?" I demanded, placing my hands on my hips.

"Surprise!" I jumped back, hitting my heel on the bottom of the stairs as everyone jumped out, turning on the lights and pulling open the drapes again.

I placed a hand over my heart like they had given me a heart attack. I looked around at everyone's smiling faces. It was pretty much everyone who lived in the pack house and more. Then I saw the banner hanging from the ceiling above them.

My hand went up to my mouth in disbelief. "Oh my gosh...I forgot my birthday!" I yelled. Everyone burst out laughing at my reaction.

"I never thought I would see the day my daughter would forget her birthday," my dad chuckled, stepping forward with his arm around my mom.

I ran forward and hugged them both. "I never thought I would experience that day," I laughed.

I heard barking, and I looked down to see Rosie jumping up and down. I laughed at her. I bent down and hugged her neck. "Thank you, girl." Rosie licked my face, causing me to laugh.