Therapy

Chapter 5 Shift

(Cass pov)

I stared out the window of my borrowed bedroom and watched the sun slowly sink as I ran a brush through my wet hair. Drake and Nate had taken me home to pick up a few things so that I could spend the night at the pack house. I had taken a quick shower and was now dressing in comfortable clothes as Drake had said that there was going to be a bonfire that evening.

I had spent the day talking to Drake and Nate. They were filling me in on the werewolf culture and I have to say it is fascinating. They still haven't convinced me that I am one of them but I sure did like to hear their stories!

I finished brushing my hair and pulled it up into a messy bun in hopes that the smell of the fire's smoke wouldn't permeate my silky strands. There was a gentle tap on the door and Drake poked his head in, his eyes hungrily roaming over my tank top and jean clad figure. I felt a warm sensation pool low in my stomach at his stare and had to fight off a blush. What was wrong with me? I never erected to a mans stare like that. Hell, I never even got beyond first base in college. Yea, I know it wasn't normal at my age to be still carrying my v-card but honestly I still hadn't met anyone that I wanted to give it up too. I wanted passion. I wanted fireworks. I wanted romance. I wanted something that probably didn't exist but that didn't stop me from searching anyway.

I sent him a tentative smile as his eyes finally settled on my face.

"I just wanted to check in and see how you were settling in."

"Oh. I am fine. Thanks. Almost ready to head down."

He stepped all the way into the room and thrust out his hand. That is when I noticed the large black robe in it.

"What is this for?" I asked, a little confused.

"You may want to wear this instead of what you have on."

"Umm Drake, I can't go to a bonfire wearing a bathrobe. People will think I have lost it and that isn't exactly the impression that the new therapist should be giving."

"They will understand. Trust me. I am just trying to save your clothes."

"What exactly do my clothes need saving from?"

"You will see. Just wear the robe. Don't put on anything underneath it that you don't want destroyed.."

As I pondered that cryptic statement he strode back out the door, closing it softly behind him. I looked down at the robe in my hand and shrugged. I set it on the bed and started peeling off my clothes. Personally, I thought that this would turn out to be some sort of joke but I would play along for now. I dug through my bag and found a black sports bra and boy shorts. I pulled them on along with the long soft robe and tied it tightly. I stepped into a pair of flip flops and slipped out the door.

I followed the murmur of voices and the smell of smoke as I strode down the short path that I was told would lead me to the packs private beach. I made my way out of the woods and stopped for a minute to take in the sight that greeted me. Several pack members of various ages were all ready sitting on logs around the large fire laughing and talking. Others were sitting on blankets and many of them had a drink in one hand and a stick in the other with either a hot dog or a marsh mellow on the end of it.

Drake noticed me and waved me over. As I made my way over to him several pack members that I was introduced to earlier greeted me. I am ashamed to admit that I didn't remember most of their names so I just smiled and said hi back. I was a little self conscious in the robe since everyone was pretty much dressed the way I was earlier but nobody seemed surprised to see me in it.

Drake smiled at me and motioned to the blanket in front of him. As I sat down I noticed several pack members smiling at me in approval. I wondered what that was about but shrugged it off and accepted the drink that Drake handed me. I leaned forward with my arms draped over my knees, drink in hand and gazed into the fire. I don't know how long I stayed like that, just watching the dancing flames but I gave a small jump when I felt a pair of hands on my shoulders gently tugging me backwards. I shivered when I felt his warm breath caress my ear.