Uncaged

Moonlit

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Alexander left with Collin for a meeting. I didn't want to admit how much it bothered me to not have him close, but I couldn't deny the sharp pain I felt in my chest as he walked away. I had the urge to run after him and ask if I could come along but fought against it. Was it easy for him to leave me? I shook myself out of the embarrassingly clingy question. I don't need anyone but myself.

As I sat there alone, my mind fluttered from one thought to the next. Alexander, always so gentle and full of care and the guilt I felt for wanting him so badly... and for leaving those other potential girls behind, not that I had ever seen one, I told myself.

I found myself unable to broach the subject after Alexander and my's initial conversation about my past. The words always got caught in my throat and memories would ambush me mercilessly. And lastly, my family or what I hoped were my parents. I shook my head and focused on the rhythmic vibrations that filled the air.

Its sound was loud and grating... I screwed my eyes together as visions of my past self seductively swaying my hips to the same music flashed in my mind. With each slow movement, I would try not to wince as my aching, recently broken hip rolled reluctantly in its joint. I shuffled in my seat, reminding myself of where I was.

I looked out into the hall, trying to distract myself. I had never seen so many people in one room before. Some swayed along to the music lazily. While others stood in groups talking amongst themself and laughing occasionally. Every one of them seemed to be glancing at me from over their shoulders. The few more brazen members were turned in my direction starring unapologetically. I feared that at any moment one of the pack members would raise their hand, place a bid and I would be dragged off into one of the empty bedrooms. My foot tapped involuntary, as I sat and refrained from fleeing the scene. My head throbbed as I moved my fingers in a circular motion against my temple, hoping to sooth the sharp pain beneath to no avail. I looked up to find yet another person's eyes fall on me. The music seemed to be getting progressively louder until a deafening buzz filled my ears. Not being able to take it anymore I stood abruptly and turned to Dylan.

"I need to go outside." He must have sensed the urgency in my voice because his usual smile fell away. He quickly turned and motioned for me to follow him out a different exit from where Alexander had left through. I followed, walking as discreetly and quickly as I could. The door swung open and the smell of fresh clean air came to greet me. I breathed it in hungrily, taking off my uncomfortable shoes and walking into the wilderness.

After a few minutes of deep breathing, Dylan asked, "Are you feeling okay, Jocelyn?"

I went to answer, "I'm fi-" when suddenly red hot pain spread throughout my body in an instant. I crumpled to the ground and closed my eyes, squeezing them tightly. A loud sickening snap sounded from somewhere in my chest. I screamed out in pain and horror. What's happening to me? My eyes opened weakly to see the moon shining brightly, it's pale white light beaming down on me. Dylan, who had been kneeling in front of me stumbled backwards with a high pitched shout of surprise. His eyes wide and mouth agape with terror. I was about to ask him if he was okay when I felt something move inside me. I gritted my teeth and tensed my body hoping it would keep everything in place. As much as I didn't want to admit it, I wanted Alex, I needed him. I let out a weak whimper, refusing to give in to the pain. It felt I was saturated in agony, no part of my body was exempt.

I called out to Alex, praying he could somehow hear my weak cry. I could hear Dylan close by, incoherently mumbling to himself. Loud footsteps pounded against the earth rumbling into my ear. I sucked in a breath as one of my ribs ground against the other. I breathed out Alex's name again, needing him. I kept my eyes closed, unable to focus on anything other than the pain. Suddenly Alex's sparky hands gathered my upper half off the ground and unto his lap. I called to him for reassurance and in hopes of hearing his soothing voice. I gritted my teeth as my insides continue to shift. "Shhh, it's okay. I'm here now Jocelyn..."His soothing voice cooed in my ear. I gasped out as one of my ribs broke apart from the others. I clenched every muscle I could and prayed it would stop whatever it was that was happening to me.