Therapy

Chapter 2 What do you mean I am a wolf?

I looked at the clock and noticed I had twenty minutes before my next patient was due to arrive. I put my head on my desk and closed my eyes...

A pair of brown eyes greeted me as soon as I opened mine. I yelped and bolted up only to trip on my chair and fall on my ass.

He didn't bother to hide the fact that he was laying at me as he helped me to my feet. He was taller then me, standing just under six feet. His hair was a shade of caramel that contrasted nicely with his chocolate brown eyes. He interrupted my perusal of him with a smirk.

"Sorry Honey. I am taken."

I felt myself turn a bit red as I took a step back from him. Was I really just checking out a patient?

"Call me Dr. please" I blurted out then immediately felt like an idiot.

"OK Dr. Honey" he said with a cheeky grin. "My name is Nate Smalls. Nice to meet you."

"No. Not Dr. Honey. Dr Cassandra Hail. Nice to meet you Nate. Have a seat" I said, indicating the leather chairs behind us.

He flopped down comfortably and gave me an easy smile before starting.

I would like to start by saying that there is nothing wrong with me. My parents nagged me into coming here because they said that it wasn't "natural" for one of my kind to be gay. I am comfortable with who I am and have all ready found my mate. He is the cutest, sweetest, most wonderful man. The whole pack knows and is happy for us. My parents are the only problem. They are constantly bitching and complaining that it isn't right and that they will never get grandchildren. Asking if I have to be gay. Do I ask them if they have to be straight?"

He paused for a minute as if he'd just thought of something.

"By the way I know that you got into town last week. How come I haven't seen you around the pack house yet?"

"Ummmmm. What is the pack house? Is that some sort of club?"

He gave me an odd look and delicately sniffed the air. He frowned and said slowly, "How come you haven't shifted yet? I can smell your wolf but it's really faint like she has never been left out. Is there something wrong with you? Have you even checked in with the Alpha yet?

Drake wouldn't have let the office hire you if he thought you were going to be a problem but you have to go talk to him personally."

Ok , so for a minute I felt bad for this dude thinking that he was just here to humor his parents. I know that some parents have issues when one of their children announces that they are gay. But pack house, wolf, alpha? This man clearly needed therapy!

"Well Nate I am not sure what you are talking about. I am a human. So are you."

He snorted and said, "Dr. Honey I hate to break this to you but I am not human and neither are you. I am not sure why you would think that you are. Didn't your parents explain anything to you?"

"First of all, my parents are dead. I was raised by my aunt and uncle. Second of all don't try to drag me into your particular type of crazy!"

"Hey! You can't call me crazy! You are my therapist. Isn't there some sort of law against you being able to call your patients crazy to their faces?

Wait...Hail... As in Andrew and Jessica Hail?"

I mentally slapped myself. I WAS his therapist and calling him crazy was NOT appropriate.

"Look, I am sorry that I called you crazy.

Yes, my aunt and uncle are Jessica and Andrew Hale. How do you know them?"

"They are in the Moonstone pack which happens to be friends with our pack. They have lived outside of their pack for years now. Something about having to..."

He stopped suddenly, eyes going wide. He stood up quickly and grabbed my hand, pulling me up and dragging me towards the door. I planted my feet firmly and yanked my hand out of his.

"Woah! Where are you taking me? I can't leave! I have other patients to see today."

"Nope. You are done for the day. I told Mrs. Harlz to cancel them. She is calling them to reschedule."

"Wait. Who is Mrs. Harlz? When did you talk to her? Who gave you permission to cancel my appointments?"

"Mrs. Harlz is the receptionist. I told her over the pack mind link. You need to go see Drake...now.

Look, if I can prove to you that I am a wolf will you come with me?"

Mrs. Harlz was the old bats name? She was a wold? Huh. I guess that would explain the growl. No! Wait! Werewolves don't exist. I should go with him and when he isn't able to prove to me that he is a wolf then maybe we would get somewhere with his therapy.

"Fine. Lead the way."

First a shout out to @charysalis for naming Nate Smalls. What do you think of him?

Poor Cass she is getting some interesting things thrown at her isn't she. What do you think her reaction is going to be when she sees Nate shift?

Now go hit the vote button and I will give you a cookie. :-)