The stool began to get uncomfortable, and after some time about contemplating the effort of getting home at this hour with the arguments that followed was not worth it. So, I slowly hop off the stool, hugging myself from the open window's cool breeze which began to set in.

I look up at the staircase, sigh and give in. I walk up the many stairs which then reveal a clean and crisp second level. It's so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. My crossed arms do not leave my body, serving as some sort of protective barrier.

As I walk towards the end, I peep into each room I pass by. A bathroom, an office, and a locked room. I keep walking down trying to find the spare bedroom.

It's not until the very end of the level which an open door leads me into an empty bedroom. It feels like a hotel room, with its empty wardrobe, clean desk and made up bed. Sitting on the bed were two pieces of grey clothing and some toothpaste and a toothbrush.

I pick up the items and breathe in deeply. It just hit me. Everything that has happened today, was not a dream. I won't wake up tomorrow in my own room from a nightmare. I will wake tomorrow in Kellan's home with no clue of what I'm doing or where I am.

It scared me.

I clutch the items close to me as I quickly make my way to the bathroom, trying to make as little sound as possible.

I quickly brush my teeth and splash my face with water. I brush my fingers through my hair and change into the grey sweatpants and long sleeve top.

When I make my way to the bedroom, just as I'm about to shut the door I hear, "Hey one second Alexandria". Kellan's voice booms in the empty hallway, causing me to jump a little. I peep outside my doorway, and there Kellan was walking towards me.

"Uh, hey just thought I'd let you know..." he pauses for a second as he approaches me.

I step back a little, and eventually make eye contact with him. "Yes?"

"Um, it's a 6am wake up" he gulps and finishes with "goodnight" as he walks back to what I thought was the locked room.

I let out the biggest breath I didn't realise I was holding. I shut the door, turn off the light and try to sleep with my million screaming thoughts.

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Bang. Bang. Bang.

I shot straight up, the loud banging against the door frightening me out of sleep. I look over at the digital clock which peacefully sat upon the small bedside table. Six on the dot.

I remove the quilt and rub my eyes, yawning a little.

I sit at the edge of the bed trying to wake up. As I stand up and look around at my surroundings I take a moment to think to myself; I could be two things...the scared and timid Alexandria everyone expects me to be. Or, I could be strong, incredible and mesmerising. Just like the Urbanian wolves in the folklore story. Even though the thought of it frightens me to my core.

6:04am. Knowing Kellan his patience is probably running thin.

With my cold bare feet and arms crossed over my chest, I make my way downstairs where today's adventure will begin.

I walk into the very spaced out kitchen, where my stool from yesterday still hasn't moved and a very appealing smell hits my nose.

Kellan moved around in what appeared to be workout attire, with a protein shake in one hand and fork for his eggs and bacon in the other. He sat patiently and quietly as he ate. When he realises that I'm in the kitchen, he slides over a plate of breakfast.

Grateful, and not realising I haven't eaten in quite a while, I begin to eat the eggs and bacon in front of me.

The air is thick and awkward and we don't exchange any words.

Kellan finishes his plate, heads to the sink and then turns around to me and speaks. "There's a fresh pair of training gear in the bathroom. The others will be here in about 20."

I nod my head, still not finding any words to say for this bizarre situation. The thought of me training made want to both laugh and barf.

Kellan walks out of the kitchen, but before completely stepping out he turns back and says, "Sorry I don't have any tea, I haven't had time to grab any yet". And with that he's out of sight, leaving me a little surprised with a small smile and my heart skipping a little.

With that, I cleaned up my plate and other dishes, wiped all the counters and straightened any appliances and items which seemed to be out of line.

I like order, remember.

After cleaning myself up, I slip on the all back gear provided. The jacket stopped at my neck and the utility styled boots make me look tougher than I am. I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, and what was staring back at me really opened me up to something.

This is it, my life has tumbled straight down the rabbit hole into my very own wonderland. Even though it's not ideal, the damage is done and now I must navigate through it. So, I take a deep breath in, roll my shoulders back and tuck the loose strands of hair behind my ears.

The boots stomp a little too loud for my liking as I make my way down to the porch waiting for instruction. I sit on one of the stools awkwardly waiting for the next person to show up.

Only two minutes pass when I see a familiar figure approach the house. Anika.

Her chestnut hair flows gracefully as she confidently marches up to Kellan's front porch.

A smirk appears on her face as she takes in my appearance, "Well damn, you clean up pretty well".

I snort a little and raise an eyebrow, "You call this a clean-up? I look like I'm ready to go to boot camp".

"That's as close as a clean-up you're going to get around here".

Anika waltzes into the house and not even thirty seconds later she comes back out with a case of water bottles. She hands one to me and smiles, and I return one back.

"Alright, we'll meet everyone at the training ground in ten", Kellan's voice booms behind me. I turn around to where he stands at the doorway and nod my head at his instruction.

As he took a glance at me, his eyes just lay there, not moving. I fold my arms over which seems to pull him out of his trance. His soft stare then hardens when he realises he was staring for too long. Causing him, Anika and myself to be swallowed in a bubble of awkwardness.

"Okay, let's get going," Anika says trying to push past it.

Kellan nods and hurries down from the porch and begins walking. After five minutes of walking through a plain field, we turn down a hill to reveal a training ground.

There was a big ring in the middle of the camp, and surrounding it was different equipment and about thirty other people. Or werewolves I should say.

I follow Kellan and Anika down the big hill and into the camp. As soon as Kellan enters, everyone stood up straight and silent. But I did notice the eyes that rotated to me when I entered.

A sick feeling entered my stomach, and my skin began to tingle. There was too much attention on me.

Take a deep breath in, roll your shoulders back and tuck the loose strands of hair behind your ears. My self-conscience tells me.

And I do just that.

I swallow the large lump in my throat and choose to concentrate on my breathing.

"Attention everyone!" Kellan's booming voice reaches everyone's ears, as the attention is quickly reverted to him. Thank God.

"You may have noticed an unfamiliar face-"

"Yeah, and scent!" a gentleman rudely adds in but is quickly shut down by Kellan.

"Quiet. As I was saying, we have Alexandria from our Urbanian neighbours here to train with us for the next couple of weeks".

My eyes bulge out of my head and my head sharply turns to Kellan as he announces this news.

'Weeks' as in plural?!

"Treat her respectfully, and welcome her to our home," he says with very little warmth in his tone.

"Now, everyone get to their warm-ups! We begin level 1 tactical techniques in fifteen", Kellan finishes his speech as goes straight towards the boxing station.

I mean to go after him and hassle him about the 'couple of weeks' thing, but I am stopped by Anika.

"Let him go, he loves the boxing. It's the one thing he can damage without getting in trouble from the council. Come with me, I'll help you warm up".

I swallow my bubbling anger and follow Anika to my ONE enemy.

Cardio.

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Hope you enjoyed my loves! Sooo ready to see Alexandria in action!

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