As much as I wanted to run along with everyone to the pack boundary, I couldn't, or rather, my body couldn't grant me that wish. I needed as much rest as I could get. That was the reason I was back at the hospital bed laying anxiously, waiting to find out who the visitors were. 

"Will you stop that already!" Someone said, startling me.

I turned to face the opposite bed where Anna, one of the twins, lay, the one with bandages. 

"Huh?" 

"Your feet, you keep tapping it continuously, it's distracting." 

"Oh, sorry about that," I grumbled out. I could tell that she didn't like me, she never spoke directly at me, or even if she did, she was always rude. 

The awkward silence in the room increased my anxiety but I wasn't going to start up a conversation with her if she was simply going to ignore or talk me down, so I occupied myself by playing with a loose thread on the bed sheet while humming a rhythm. 

"Where did you hear that song from?!" A loud shout interrupted me.

"What song?" I asked her.

"The one you sang just now." 

What was her problem? Why was she suddenly angry and demanding? It's just a song.

"What is wrong with it, you don't like it?" 

"I said where in the bloody moon did you hear that song from!" By now she was directly in front of me pinning me down with her angry stare. 

"What is wrong with you for God's sake, it's just a stupid song!" I was fed up with her character, standing up wasn't as easy as I imagined, but I managed, how would I remember where I learned all the songs I knew from. 

Glaring at her one more time, I limped out of the room. 

Stumbling around like a lost puppy through strange halls was draining but eventually, I found myself outside.

I stared at the sight before me with a dropped jaw. Men, women, and children of all ages were scattered around, that wasn't the most surprising. It was what they all were doing, each of them was either shirtless or with less clothing, and all attacked each other. I mean real attack, some of them were brawling, combating, biting heads off, and cutting limbs. If I ever thought Valkyries were violent, I had no idea what to call this. I could see a couple of three to five-year-olds all on each other. 

Then as if influenced by some sort of magic, they all turned to me, I could tell that they were all confused even without the whispers.

I regretted leaving the room, their stare was just like that of Anna, only worse because this time it wasn't one person alone. 

But all of a sudden my regret turned into joy and the deepest form of happiness, not just because they all turned their attention from me, but because of who they focused it on.

Walking towards me like models from a runway were the captains or rather, some of them. 

Tears had gathered in my eyes by the time they were a few feet in front of me, I couldn't believe how much I missed them. A strong warmth filled my heart just watching Meg, Jody, Ro, and Enga walk towards me. Their steps matching the pace of my heartbeat, I had not felt this much joy for a long time.

I couldn't wait any longer, so with tears pouring down my face, I jugged towards them. It was Jody that reached me first and before I knew it we were in the tightest embrace ever. I sobbed as I hugged her, turning to Meg, I hugged her just as tight while she ruffled my hair. 

"JJ, how have you been?" 

At her question, another sob broke out.

"I-I missed you s-so m-much." 

Turning to Ro, I lunged at him, and just like that, I began to laugh hysterically as he picked me up and twirled me around.

When Enga came forward, I simply jumped and grabbed his full, fluffy hair, out of everything and everyone, I missed his soft hair more and the way it always called to me. So with a familiar yelp from him, I jumped on his back and began to ruffle his hair.

I couldn't believe how much I missed them, looking around for the others which I didn't see.

"Where are Wulf, Tharza, and Jobber?" 

"They couldn't come right now, but they will soon," Jody answered with a broad smile on her face. 

"JJ, I missed you so much, how are you? What have you been up to? I hope you haven't been causing the Prince any trouble?" Jody laughed out, while I just shrugged and joined her. 

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Days had passed, and I was better, I finally was able to at least stand and walk without feeling any pain.  

Maybe it's because of the type of food I ate here, honestly, they knew how to make the perfect meat and they had a type of meal which was closest to a pizza, and they called it 'dere's breast'. The first time I heard the name of that meal, I swore never to taste it, but after my first forced bite, I don't know if I can do without such divination.

The captains had been secretive ever since they came, whenever they had to discuss a dilemma, I was excused from it. At first, it had been annoying, but I began to feel indifferent about it.

I was never left alone though, either I was with one of the captains, or I was with Luna Lily, or Beta Benji as he was the second in command after the Alpha. Anna, the second twin, avoided me like a plague, at first I thought nothing of it, but It started to bother me so much when I always saw the complete disdain on her face. Today was the first time I was left alone,  and I was more than happy about that. 

The captains went for a private discussion as usual, while the wolves were very busy preparing for a welcome party for all the wolves that had been kidnapped.

So I took the time to reminisce about all that had happened to me. Whenever a thought of Alexa crossed my mind, I felt extremely sad and weak, I wished to be stronger, I couldn't take back the past, but I could change the future, I didn't know what was to come, but I knew one thing, I wasn't going to sit back and watch evil take over. 

I also remembered my talk with the Celestial spirit, I remembered almost every word that had been exchanged between us, about the gift which I was provided, whatever it was, I had no idea, but this thought had me worried about someone very important to me.

Cicero. It had been so long we spoke, It was almost as if she wasn't here with me anymore. If I didn't know better, I would have thought she was gone, but I knew and could feel her strong and clear. Her pain was still so evident, the connection between her and Alexa was of no doubt, even though I couldn't fully understand it.

I was still in these thoughts when the door to the room I was given opened, revealing a very dressed up Jody. 

She had on a flowery summer dress, that flowed up to the knees, and her golden hair was let down in waves to her back making her look stunning. 

"Hello JJ."

"Hey, Jody, what have you been up to?" 

"We have all been preparing for the party, I'm super excited!" She exclaimed full of enthusiasm.

"Are we joining the party?" 

"Of course, silly, why will you think otherwise when the party is for you?"

"For me?" I was surprised.

"Yeah, I'm not meant to tell you anything, it was a surprise, but come on! I can't keep it to myself," she said giggling and throwing a couple of clothes which she held to the bed. 

"I heard it was a thank-you party, for being the hero, you helped them a lot you know. They had been gone for a whole two weeks before you arrived, and all thanks to you, they were able to escape." 

"I didn't even do anything, honestly, I don't deserve any thanks, I…" 

"Hey! Shoosh now. JJ, you deserve every bit of thank you are gonna get because you earned it, you are human, we all are. None of us are perfect, yes you weren't able to save everyone, but you did the best you could, and a whole bunch of werewolves is grateful to you, so I don't want to hear you say otherwise, understand?" 

"Uhhh… I'm pretty sure that I'm the only human here. So…" I replied with a mocking laugh. 

"Oh, shut up! We all have a little form of human in us," she said with a giggle, making me burst out in laugher.

She helped me pick up a sleeveless summer gown which was tight from the waist upwards and flowed down a little above my knees. Its red color fit my black hair perfectly making me look like a badass. I always had my hair up in a bun but after much persuasion from both Jody and Luna Lily who later joined us, I agreed to let it down. 

I was going to enjoy myself today, after everything I had been through, I had to let go. I needed to let go, maybe if I was calm enough after the party, I could get Cicero to talk to me, with that in mind I walked in style with Jody and Luna beside me to the party. 

Our walk didn't take long, it was an outdoor party, with a very powerful burnfire, I couldn't help but anticipate it. The food smelled divine, and the atmosphere was exhilarating, the beatings of the drums and all types of instruments made me smile wider, and best of all, the moon shone high and bright with a promise of peace.

But why was it that as I drew nearer and closer to the party ground, my excitement and joy diminished, the faster I walked the more scared I became? The feeling of dread began to spread to my entire being. Why did I feel this way? Why did I start to feel that dreaded sensation? Why did the tingles choose this time to show its presence?

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I come in peace…

Hello psychos

I'm finally done with my exams, which means more frequent updates.

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