A Glowing Figure

Chapter Two

"We're always going to be the useless girl, always, always, always", I repeated to my myself as I lay on the ground, defeated, again, you think I'd be used to it by now but NO, it’s always going to sting, it’s always going to hurt, it’s always going to break my heart.

"Come on babes, get up", Adele stood over me like a guardian angel, she knelt down next to me and wiped away my tears, she was my guardian angel, so supportive even though her best friend was a complete failure, I always wondered why she stuck with me.

"Why? why does this always happen, I train from Dawn to Dusk and I still don't get any better, Duncan is right, I didn't even put up a fight... I....I... I", I cried out, I tried to catch my breath but it was no use, the tears were out now when I started I couldn't stop. My heart ached, not only did my demons have to remind me that I'm useless but my everyday life did too, I cried more bitterly now, so did Sasha, we shared this pain, and that made me cry twice as much.

Adele pulled me off the ground and placed me on her lap, it was a little funny every time she did that, it was like she was my big sister since she was way taller than me it didn't look so weird, it looked like she was comforting her little sister.

"Shhhh, it’s okay Nini, stop crying, it'll get better", she comforted me, "I know you see yourself as useless and weak but you have a heart of a fighter, you're still here aren't you? You're still fighting and that's all you need to think about; you say you're weak but Nini to me you're the strongest member of this pack".

I started to calm down when I heard that, Adele was so supportive of me, she always said encouraging things but this time it was on a whole new level, this time it gave me more courage than ever. I got up from Adele's lap, dusted my butt and wiped my tears, I looked at Adele and gave her the biggest smile I had ever given, Adele looked at me in shock, I expect that since I never give off such big smiles, but she deserved one since she gave me more purpose to move on.

"Now, let's take you to the pack doctor, your cuts are still bleeding", Adele stood up and wrapped her arm around my shoulder, I looked at my arms and saw the blood dripping, I shook my head and remembered how bad it felt when I got them, I didn't heal from bruises as fast as the other wolves but the pain did fade easier for me, that was one thing that I had that the others didn't, the only thing.

"But he doesn't like me", I protested as we walked out of the grounds.

"Sure he does, he just hides it", Adele giggled.

"Yeah right, whenever he sees you he smiles such a bright smile I bet the aliens can see it, but when he looks at me, ha! I've never seen such a mean face before".

"You still think Aliens exist?", she stopped mid-walk and stared at me

"Well duh, you just can't see them because they obviously don't like planet earth, I don't either but they don't want to get me so I have to stay here", I kept walking forward.

"Honestly where did this weird obsession come from, aliens, really?", she scoffed then started walking next to me again.

"Dude if werewolves can exist aliens can exist too", I counter-attacked.

"Whatever weirdo", she shoved me to the side then laughed.

We finally arrived at the pack clinic, I cursed internally because it was way bigger and way better than my own house, I rolled my eyes at that, I took in a deep breath and prepared myself for the treatment I'd receive.

"Come on princess, your doctor awaits", Adele walked to the twin doors and held one open for me, I rolled my eyes and did a princess bow then walked in. It was empty, Thank God, I hated it when it was packed, all the upper wolves looked at me with disgust it really lowered my self-esteem. I've had many bad experiences in this place but none will ever top the day I met Betty, my whole body shook when I thought about her, she was crazy strong and model beautiful, I hated her she made me feel smaller than usual, I hated her guts, but luckily for me she wasn't half as strong as Adele.

We stepped into the checking room and there stood the pack doctor, he turned around and looked at me, he let out a sigh, seriously?

"Another bad dream Layla?", Dr. Black asked as he put down the papers he was holding and approached me.

"Nope", I raised my arms and showed him my scars.

"Interesting", he took my arms and looked at the scars, he raised his head to look at me, "A newbie?" He asked then walked over to a cabinet where he kept the medicine for scars.

"Yup, and she was a total savage, I'm pretty sure the Alpha will notice her soon", I replied sitting on a chair, Dr. Black glanced back at me, a look of concern, I've never seen that one before.

"Layla haven't you ever wondered why you're...weak?" he looked back into the cabinet.

Adele and I looked at each other in shock, where the hell did that come from?

"No, why?", I raised my eyebrows at him.

"Your birthday is tomorrow, you're turning eighteen, you’re supposed to have found your mate and gained full control over Sasha by now, but...this state you're in is worrisome, normal wolves are supposed to be a certain type of way, haven't you ever wondered why you're not?"

I was even more shocked by what he said this time, well I've never really thought about it, I've only accepted it.

"No, I... I never thought about it really, but does it matter, I'm a nobody, remember?", I looked down at my feet.

Dr. Black finally took the medicine out of the cabinet and started rubbing it on my wounds, today he was nicer to me, why? He didn't like me so why is he playing father figure all of a sudden? When he was done he gave me a genuine smile and walked out of the room.

"What was that all about?", Adele turned to me and helped me get off my seat, I simply shrugged because even I didn't know what was up.

We left the clinic and Adele walked me home, again she was just like my boyfriend, I don't know what I'd do without her. We hugged and said our goodbyes and I was finally in my home alone. I walked to my room and threw myself on my bed, finally some peace and rest, I laid on my bed for five more minutes before I stood up and headed to the bathroom, "yes", I cheered inwardly, hot water to shower, "you hear that Sasha?"

*silence*

That's strange, Sasha hasn't spoken to me since the fight, she must still be upset, I understand her, I'll give her more time to herself, maybe she'll feel better.

I entered my bathroom and closed the door behind me, I took off my filthy clothes and let my hair down, I got into the shower and wiggled in happiness as I turned on the hot water and it came running down. I think I spent at least thirty minutes just thinking, when that was over I washed my body and hair thoroughly, making sure to get all the dirt off, when I was done I rinsed my body then stepped out of the shower. I walked into my bedroom and headed to my dresser, tonight was the night before my eighteenth birthday and I wanted to make sure I had a good night’s sleep, to ensure that I got my white onesie from my dresser and put it on, it was so comfortable, whenever I wore it I woke up the next morning with a fresh face, don't ask me how.

I hustled my way through the halls of my house and entered my kitchen, it was 6 pm now and I was really hungry, I knew Sasha was too but she just didn't want to talk right now, I felt bad but there was nothing I could do so I just did the next best thing, feed her. I opened my fridge and removed some bacon and cheese, then I walked to my pantry and grabbed some potatoes and begun cooking, Sasha liked my cooking, so did Adele and surprisingly Duncan too, one time I carried some lasagna I made to the grounds and Duncan snatched it out of my hands with the excuse of "don't eat junky foods", but what did I see when I turned around to look at him? He was stuffing his face with it, it made me happy that he liked it so much.

When I was done eating I washed my plates and went to my bedroom again, I got into my bed and tried to talk to Sasha once again.

"Babes, are you okay?"

*Silence*

"Listen I know you're hurt but don't forget I am too".

*Silence*

"I just want to let you know I'm here, I'm always here so don't vanish on me like this, I feel so lonely".

*Silence*

I sighed, well at least she knows I care, she'll come around tomorrow, I turned off my light and immediately drifted off into sleep.

"Coco, Vanilla, cinnamon, red wine"

A voice spoke to me as I was dreaming, I didn't understand, what are those ingredients?

"Coco, Vanilla, cinnamon, red wine"

That's all the voice was saying.

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*Somewhere at the entrance of the woods*

"Sir, we're here, we're finally home".

"Yes we are, it feels so good to be back".

"Shall we proceed to the packhouse?".

"Yes, it’s about time my pack saw its leader".

"As you wish Alpha Eanraig".