The Fall Ball

Chapter 3

As soon as Alpha Jake left, the members of the pack started discussing all the possibilities for the future. My parents and I started to head home. On our walk, my parents look over at me and ask me, "How long has Ashlee been treating you like that?"

I look away ashamed…

"It’s been going on for a few years, since my fourteenth birthday," I tell them.

They look at me with shock all over their faces.

"Why didn't you say something to us?" Mom asks me.

I looked at her, "I didn't want to worry you about my problems. I can handle it myself. She talks a lot, but she doesn't hurt me. I don’t let it bother me, and you shouldn't let it bother you either."

I don’t want them to know that she is violent too, because then they would really be upset with me.

“We are your parents, Rose. It is our job to worry about you. We cannot protect you from things we don’t know are happening to you,” my dad tells me.

“We don’t want you to suffer from any pain. Those kids have no idea how special you truly are,” Mom tells me.

I smile at them, "From now on I will tell you everything that happens. I love you both."

We made it home.

My mom and dad tell me good night as I headed to my room. Once I get to my room I lay on my bed and think about what is going to happen. I think about all of the possibilities of what could happen to me on my birthday.

Will I ever get my wolf? Do I have a mate? Is Ashlee right, should I stay home and not go to the Ball? I sigh and start to fall asleep.

As I'm drifting off to sleep, I can hear a soft voice saying my name, "Rose....Rose.... Rose."

I open my eyes, I'm in a misty forest, the mist feels cool against my skin. I look up to see a glowing figure. I stare at the figure. As I’m looking at it, it becomes clear, and I can make out what the figure appears to be.

It’s a woman, she is beautiful. She has crystal blue eyes and long black hair that cascades down her back.

She looks at me and smiles. "Hello Rose, I have waited a long time to meet you."

I look at her in wonder, then I realize who she is.

"Are you Selene? The Moon Goddess?"She smiles and nods to me.

"Rose, you are so special and soon you will see. You have a gift, and you will make great things happen." The Goddess says.

"How am I special? I don’t even have a wolf" I tell her.

At this she snaps her fingers and in front of her I witness the most beautiful beast start to form. It has snow-white fur, and when the beast opens her eyes, they lock on me. I am shocked to see what is staring back at me. The wolf's eyes are electric green. I have never seen eyes like this on any wolf before.

"What kind of wolf is that?" I ask the Goddess.

I look at Selene, and she smiles. "This is Lilly. She is one of a kind with the powers that she has. She is a part of me and holds a special place in my heart. She has waited a long time to meet you.”

I look at Lilly, and I feel a connection to her. I gaze at her in amazement. Her fur shines as white as snow and has a shimmer to it, making it look like she has glitter in her fur. But her eyes, they keep peering at me as if she is seeing through me.

"May I touch her?" I ask Selene.

“Yes, you may touch her, but know that once you touch her you may feel different,” Selene answers me.

Feel different? How can touching a wolf make me feel different?

I feel so drawn to her; I don’t think I’m in control of my body. I moved closer to Lilly and as I reached out to touch her, I felt a spark.

The last thing I remember is an unbelievably soft voice saying, “Hello Rose, nice to meet you. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us.”

Then I lose consciousness.

As I open my eyes, I realize that I am in my bed. It must have been a dream, an extraordinary dream... But it felt so real. I get up and start my daily routine.

I get in the shower and the warm water relaxes me. I can’t stop thinking about my dream. I should tell my parents about it at breakfast before school today.

Ugh... School. I'm sure Ashlee will pay extra attention to me after what happened at the meeting last night. I shake the thoughts from my head and get out of the shower.

I pull on my favorite skirt, it’s a floor length flowy material that has red roses on it. I pair it with a black T-shirt that matches the details of the roses. I brush out my long curly blond hair and put it into a side braid. I love my hair, but it is a bit unruly when left free. When I look in the mirror, I'm shocked at what I see.

I feel like I am seeing myself clearly for the first time…

My face is clear of any blemishes, and it has a slight glow to it. My body, which was average before, seems more toned and shaped now. But what surprises me most is my eyes. They are normally hazel. But today they are a bit brighter and I can see a hint of green in them. Not just any green, but electric green.

As I am looking at my reflection, I hear my mom telling me to hurry my breakfast is getting cold. I reach for the door and tell her I'm almost ready. I take one more look in the mirror and I gasp....

Looking back at me is me, but I have electric eyes. Then they switch back to hazel. As I turn away from the mirror, I hear a faint whisper....

"Take good care of my Lilly and she will take care of her Rose."