( I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as Ms. Rona is still on her world tour and protests are happening!)
When I woke up, I felt completely fine but absolutely confused. Listening to the humming of a fan for a while, I finally opened my eyes to my dim-lit room which perplexed my circadian rhythm as I rarely ever sleep a full day. I looked to my window to confirm the time of day but it was covered by curtains which I've never used due to my attraction of the outside view and natural light. Feeling a deep desire to take a shower since yesterday's fiasco didn't allow me to take one, I went to pull the covers off of me and I realized I was covered in a wet towel. I also discovered that not only was I naked, my sheets were also drenched, and there were two bodies sprawled on the bed as well. I smoothly got off of the bed leaving the towel behind and made my way to my mini-fridge hoping that Rocco didn't steal all of my apple juice. I made a mistake of not looking down as I almost tripped over a laundry basket full of more wet towels and blankets. Wondering what happened and thinking of having to clean the mess up, I groaned which made my mom and sister jump up from their sleep.
"You're awake! Why are you out of bed? How are you feeling?" My mom rushed out going a mile a minute, instantly at my side and trying to usher me back into bed.
I held her in place, not trying to sit back on the wet bed.
"I'm fine just thirsty and in need of a shower. What happened for all this to be going on?" I questioned pointing at the mountain of towels, the two fans pointed to the bed, and the curtains closed making it seem like I had an aversion to light. I quickly guzzled what was left in my bottle of apple juice then began to strip my bed, wanting to get my room clean as soon as possible.
"We had to perform an exorcism on you." My sister answered, beginning to help me clean.
Before I could be entertained by her antics, my mom flicked her head and scowled letting me know that wasn't the case.
"When you passed out, we put you in the bed so you could sleep off the shock, but later in the night you broke out into a terrible sweat and drenched all of your clothes. We turned the fans on and to keep you cool but you just kept sweating even after we laid the cold towels on you. You've been out for a day just laying there hot even though it's 50 degrees in the house." My mother explained, shocking me that it was 50 degrees and I wasn't shivering my ass off due to my hate for the cold and nakedness.
"Yeah, none of this is normal what so ever especially how you seem perfectly fine right now. The Alpha said that if you were wake up sick we need to call Dr. Betty so are you sure you're okay?" My sister pressed squinting at me to detect a potential lie to get out of a visit from the rambunctious healer.
I pressed her hand up to my forehead so she was able to feel my cool temperature and assured I was okay. After a few more "are you sure's" I was able to get into the shower and be alone with my frustration.
In less than 72 hours I was told I was going to have someone deranged wolfs pup, I'm an Elite which I still have no idea what means, people are coming for me and I have to find my mate so they can either die protecting me or stay on the run for who knows how long. I was upset that I was dealing with this instead of being hammered at parties celebrating or even just being left the hell alone.
After washing my face and brushing my teeth, I'm watching myself in the mirror silently acknowledging my confusion, fear, and desire to have my father in my life. I longed for the unique protection, wisdom, and love that a father gives to their pup, especially now. I decided to do what is always generically suggested and stay strong. I would be tough and bury those emotions to where it won't sway my judgment, just like how I imagine fathers teach their pups. Foolishly, staring into the mirror with a scrunched up face, I put my arms up and flexed my small muscles as a promise to myself.
"Stay strong, you can get out of this" I mumbled to myself , feeling a rush of goosebumps race across my skin due to the anticipation of what may come next.
Leaving the bathroom and going back to my room with a heightened feeling of confidence, I decided to do something that I've avoided up until now. In my newly cleaned room, I found my sister laying down and smoothing out a new comforter on my bed.
"Can I train-" Not even letting me finish, her head flicked up instantly, and right then and there I knew I fucked up.
"Be ready in 10 minutes." She ordered and swiftly made her exit from my room I can assume to get ready herself. I sat on my bed simply scared and confused why I didn't try to ask anyone else before her. Her evil laughs echoed in the hallway as she said something along the lines of "the time has come".
"MOM I'M ABOUT TO TEAR HER ASS UP." She informed our mom happily, making me cringe.
I wasn't feeling too macho anymore. But to get stronger, I had to get help from one of the strongest people I know and that was her. Although I was nervous, my wolf was extremely excited to be pushed to our limits and finally train with the strongest female. It was kind of an honor to be trained by high ranking wolves but since it's my sister or my best friend, I've never felt a strong urge to, until now.
It was 85 degrees outside so I wore my compression biker shorts and sports bra to ensure everything would stay in place and wouldn't require constant pulling down. After tugging on my Nike sneakers, I packed a bag and made my way downstairs toward the door. I saw my mom beginning to sage the house just as she does every week.
After she stops nagging me about my health she sages my sister and I then we head out the door.
"Don't forget that you need to help Mr. Esman with the decorating tomorrow so don't come back late or incapacitated please!" My mother called out reminding me of the task I completely forgot about due to everything that's happened.
"You heard that? You're gonna incapacitate ME?" I shoved my sister jokingly before unlocking her truck doors.
"Aht, aht! " She rushed around the large hood and grabs my keys and bag.
"You, Miss "You're gonna incapacitate me" will be running all the way to the gym while I drive. You better go ahead now, because I'm driving 40 miles per hour and if you fall too far behind the car, you're doing 10 laps when we get the-."
I ran.
YOU ARE READING
Fortem
Werewolf**MATURE* Indie, a seemingly normal werewolf is abruptly faced with perils as she is titled an Elite and became a target to every ruler in her world. The strongest finally has a chance to rewrite their history only if they can capture and claim her...
