Wait! Werewolves Exist?
Chapter 43

AMBER.

We sat in the kitchen eating breakfast, and Becky was telling me her theory about me being the silver wolf. She said that it would explain Mary leaving me the book. She told me about a werewolf called Joseph, who was apparently one of these special wolves, and he’d won a war with vampires. My head was still swimming with all of this when the door knocked.

Tanya greeted me cheerfully as she entered. She didn’t look overly pleased to see Becky here again. She sat down and pulled another small bottle of potion from her bag. “Time for your second dose” she said. “Same possible side effects as last time, nausea, dizziness, etc. You may find that things get a little bit more intense this time.” She informed me. I nodded and swallowed it in one.

I was working the lunch shift today and I wanted to have a relaxing bath first so when we had finished our coffees I saw them both out, thanking Tanya and telling Becky that I’d call her later. Once they were gone, I started running my bath. Slipping in a m**n escaped my mouth as the hot water rose up my body. The smell of the fragrant bubbles was soothing, and I let myself slip under the surface. With my senses dulled by the water that was engulfing me, I heard a voice. It was quiet but clear. “Amber, can you hear me? You don’t need to speak. Just think it.” I wasn’t sure what was happening at first, then realisation hit me. “Are you my wolf?” I thought my answer, concentrating hard. “ Yes, I am. My name is Star, and it’s lovely to talk with you again. You don’t need to concentrate so hard. Just relax. We are one.” She replied. “Star, what do you mean again? You’ve been suppressed by magic. We haven’t been able to speak before. I didn’t even know that you were there.” I told her. She giggled. It was almost melodic. “You don’t remember yet, but we met each other a long time ago.” I thought about what Becky had told me earlier. How the silver wolf can shift very young. “Star, Is Becky, right? Are you the silver wolf?” I asked her. She giggled again. “We are the silver wolf.” She replied. I was silent for a moment. Suddenly, I realised that I’d been underwater for quite a while now. Why wasn’t I drowning. “There’s many things you will find that you can do.” Star said. She went on to tell me that she wasn’t strong enough yet to shift or to even be able to talk to me all the time, but that she just wanted me to know that she is with me. I smiled to myself. I felt insanely happy right now.

TANYA.

I called Jason and told him that Amber had taken the second dose. He was pleased. I offered to go over and help him celebrate, but he told me not right now. He had never turned me down before. Was he actually falling for her? That wasn’t part of the plan. I slumped down next to my sister “I’ve got a feeling that there’s something Jason isn’t telling me.” I told her. She wound her bleached blonde hair around her finger. “I should have gotten rid of her a long time ago. Has there been any sign of Chris lately?” Kim asked, laying her head o my shoulder and pouting. She had become kind of obsessed with him. I couldn’t help but wonder if she’d accidentally dosed herself with the potion I made her to make seducing g him easier. I told her that he had left Lakeside a few days ago, and I had no idea where he went. “At least he’s not still mooning around after her.” She said, sounding a bit more pleased.

AMBER.

I headed in to start my shift. Ellie gave me a smile, and I got straight to work. I barely had time to stop or dwell on this morning. It was so busy, it was as if the whole pack had decided to go for lunch today. I was rushing around when I smelt apple and cinnamon. Turning, I saw that Jason had walked in. He smiled and approached me. I was trying to remember when I smelt that before. He leaned in and kissed my cheek. “I couldn’t wait any longer before seeing you again” he said. I smiled a little shyly as I remembered last nights dream. He asked what time I finished and asked if he could walk me home later. I told him that I’d like that and he left.

It was near the end of my shift when it came back to me. I realised where I’d smelt the exact same sweet apple cinnamon scent before. It was in my house. I was confused. I had smelt that there before Jason had been to my house. So how could I have smelt him there? Unless he had been in my home while I was out, why would he have done that? I decided that I would just ask him.

Adam arrived to take over from me, and as I filled him in on the customers still there, I started getting a strange pain in my head. It was a bit like the headache you get from eating something cold. I also noticed that he was acting strange. His movements were stiff, and his voice sounded slightly strained. I put my hand on his arm, and he froze up under my touch. He turned to face me, and our eyes met. He was about to say something when Jason walked in and slid his arm around my waist. “Ready?” He asked. I nodded “I will just get my bag” I said. A few minutes later, as we were leaving, I looked back at Adam. He had a pained look on his face. I hoped that he’s OK. Something was definitely going on with him.

As we walked back to Bluebell cottage, I was listening to Jason talking to me about something that one of the pack warriors had done that he found funny. “Alpha” I I interrupted him. “I need to ask you something.” I told him about me recognising his scent and where from. He looked surprised and then a little sheepish, which I found cute. “Firstly please call me Jason. Secondly. Yes, I was in your house just after you moved in. I was curious about you and wanted to know more. I’m very sorry for crossing a line. Although the fact that you were able to detect my scent before Tanya started helping you makes me even more curious.” He said, stepping closer. I hadn’t thought about that. How did I smell him? Did it mean anything? “Hold on, how did you know that I asked Tanya for help?” I asked. I hadn’t told him. Becky and Ellie had both advised me not to. “Oh Tanya told me.” He said nonchalantly “Was she not supposed to?” he asked. I shrugged. “I just wondered that’s all.” I said. So Becky was right. Tanya was reporting back to him. She was right to tell me not to tell Tanya about my nightmare as well.

We arrived at my house and he asked if he could come in, suggesting a movie. I told him that I had plans tonight, but I would love to another time. He looked disappointed but nodded. He kissed me softly, and the warmth of his lips almost changed my mind. No, I had to stay strong. I gently pulled away and gave him my best smile before saying goodbye. I shut the door and watched him walk away through the window. I wasn’t sure why, but something just didn’t feel right. I pulled out my phone and called Becky. I needed to talk this through with someone I trusted.