Wolf's Curse

Chapter Forty-nine

Chapter Forty-nine

I plucked my lips together and stared at myself in the reflection of the shower door. My hair was neatly pulled up into a high pony and my lips were painted with lipstick which I had borrowed from Rosie. I glanced at the clock and realised that they should be here any minute now.

With a final glance at myself, I headed to the entrance where I would officially meet Leon's parents. Earlier on, when Rawer had come to talk to me during my training, I had thought something had happened to Leon. In reality, it was just Rawer warning me about Leon's parents coming over.

Leon had made some sort of deal that allowed his parents to be released. I didn't know what the deal was but I knew that the deal would cost Leon something.

Once I was near the entrance to the safe house, I noticed a small group of warriors waiting there. I looked around, trying to find Rawer.

"Miss Winslow," said a voice behind me. I turned around to meet with my principal. "It's nice to meet you again though it's unfortunate that we had to meet in such circumstances."

"Yes, it is." I gave him a tight smile in return, my eyes barely meeting his as I tried to Rawer.

"I am sorry about your parents. That must have been really heartbreaking."

"Thank you, I really appreciate it. If you could please excuse me, I have to meet someone now." Giving him another smile, I continued with my search for Rawer.

"Ashley!" I whipped around to see Leon waving his hand slowly in the air. I didn't realise how much I had missed his voice until I heard it now.

As I got closer to him, I noticed his appearance and my eyes widened in surprise and worry. His hair was sticking out in all directions and his arm had a bandage around it. His clothes were wrinkled, almost as if he had been wearing the same clothes for a while. Behind him I noticed a few warriors forming a circle around him, almost to stop people from looking at him. In the circle formed there were three other people. One was Rawer, while the other two people were Leon's parents I assumed.

The moment I was in arms reach of Leon, I got pulled into a hug. I wrapped my arms around him and inhaled his scent- instantly regretting it. Instead of smelling like he usually did, he had a bad odor. I tried to not let the smell get to me but finally, I pushed against Leon's chest to pull away from the hug.

"You stink," I said, causing everyone to laugh.

Leon squinted his eyes, pretending to be offended by what I said but then leans in for another hug. I immediately Step backward, causing another roar of laughter from the crowd which seemed to have grown.

"That's what I told him, but he wouldn't believe me." The lady behind us said.

"Hi, I am Ashley." I extended my hand towards hers. She ignored my hand but accepted me into a hug. When we pulled away she smiled warmly at me.

"I'm Leon's mom, but you can call me Johanna."

"And I am Gavin." Leon's father extended his hand for me to shake.

"Nice to meet you."

"It's so good to finally put a face to the name."

"I'll show you all to your rooms now." Rawer abruptly said clasped his hands, gaining everyone's attention. "I am sure you all tired and want to get refreshed. Some of us more refreshed than others." He said winking playfully towards Leon's direction.