Wait! Werewolves Exist?
Chapter 32

AMBER.

I knocked on the heavy wooden door, and while waiting for it to be opened, I glanced back at Adam. I watched him walking away and felt an odd sensation in the pit of my stomach. I had no time to dwell on it as the door swung open. A much older man greeted me and invited me inside. He closed the door behind me and led me to a room. I entered to see Jason sat at a polished wooden table. He stood to greet me and pulled out a chair for me to sit. “You look beautiful.” He complimented me. “Thank you. You look very nice too.” I responded. He asked the expected questions, how I was settling in, ect, and after a little while, he suddenly seemed to become more serious.

“Amber, I have to be completely honest with you. I have an ulterior motive for the invitation this evening. I want to tell you everything. For some reason, I don’t want to hide anything. I am hoping that you are able to accept this.” He looked nervous as he spoke. I reached out and touched his hand, smiling reassuringly. What could he possibly want to tell me? “It’s just that Lakeside is more than just a town. I am not The Mayor.” He was trying to find the right words. I interrupted him “I know. It is a pack, and you are it’s Alpha.” I told him.

He stopped, for second I could of sworn he looked angry, but only for a second. “May I ask who it was that told you?” He asked, keeping his voice steady. “It was Mary, my guardian. I received a letter she had written a little while before she passed. She explained about the true nature of Lakeside.” I explained. I would not mention Becky. I didn’t want to risk getting her into any trouble. He relaxed “So you know about us, and yet you stayed?” He sounded a little surprised. “Why wouldn’t I? You had already personally assured me that I was in no danger from the wolves here. Besides, I had already fallen in love by the time I read Mary’s letter.” I answered. He raised an eyebrow, looking amused “In love?” He questioned. “In love with Lakeside. It’s so wonderful here.” I blushed as I answered. He nodded. “I agree.” He smiled.

After we had eaten, he led me to another room and asked me to join him on the big, comfortable sofa. He told me all about the upcoming Moon Goddess ceremony, which was the following night. He said that he didn’t want me caught off guard by any of it. He also told me that I would be welcome to join in. I thanked him and told him that I would consider it.

The door opened, and the older man entered. “I’m sorry, Alpha, there is someone here to see you.” He said. Jason said to show them in. I was surprised when the woman from the restaurant walked in. She greeted Jason and then turned to me. “Hi, I’m glad to run into you again. The other day, something happened when I touched your hand, and I wanted to look further into that.” She sat down next to me, and I smelt something that was almost medical. Mary’s words popped into my head. She’s a witch! I thought to myself. She held out her hand, smiling. I nervously slipped my hand into hers. She held it tight and whispered something that I couldn’t understand. Her eyes lit up the most wonderful shade of purple. So I hadn’t imagined that before. After a few moments, she let go and nodded knowingly. “I thought so” she stated.

I asked her what she had found. “You are under the influence of some powerful magic.” She told me. I acted surprised. Mary had said to keep it to myself and I couldn’t help but remember that she had named David Stone as someone not to trust and even though Jason wasn’t David and had been nothing but kind to me. He was David’s son all the same. I didn’t feel comfortable saying anything much with him sat the other side of me. “I can help to lift the spells if you would like.” She continued. I told her I needed time to think about it. I wanted her to believe that this was new information to me. She told me her name was Tanya, and she gave me a card with her number on. “For if you decorated, you want my help.” She said before asking to speak with Jason alone. I told them I was ready to leave, making out that I was exhausted and saying about needing to be up early as I was helping out at the restaurant in the morning. Once I finished making my excuses, I left. Jason saw me out. He thanked me for coming and told me how much he’d enjoyed my company. He planted a k**s on my hand as he said goodbye.

Walking home, I decided that I was ready. Now that even Jason knew that I knew about Lakeside and knew that I was under a spell. I figured it was time that I take Mary’s potion. Time I reclaim my true self. Besides, I wanted to stay here and make a life for myself. Surely, that would be easier if I had the wolf that’s apparently inside me somewhere.

When I got home, I went straight upstairs and pulled out the box. I sat on the bed and removed the wax seal. Pulling out the stopper, I sniffed the liquid inside. It smelt of nothing at all. Here goes nothing, I thought as I drained the bottle. I didn’t feel any different. Maybe it takes time to kick in. I got changed and curled up in bed. Before going to sleep, I texted Becky. I told her about the witch and how I’d drank the potion. She replied, asking how I felt, and I told her I felt the same and that I was going to get a good night’s sleep. After promising to update her in the morning, I settled down for the night.