The Feral Wolf and the Hybrid

Chapter 1 - Lost

 *Her* 

Persephone was sitting on her bed, with pamphlets and information brochures strewn around her. The last six days have gone on like an exciting blur. She didn't want to miss anything, so every place they had been too she grabbed a little piece of information to show her parents when she got home. 

She was staring out the window into the city nightscape. As it was the Canadian summer, the nights were relatively warm. Persephone giggled to herself as she thought about the day they were leaving at the airport. Her parents were nervous about letting her go on an overseas adventure on her own, but she knew if anything happened she can always call over her dad's wolf Alvaro. 

Since she was 5, Persephone had discovered she had the power to communicate with her father's wolf. It was a phenomenon that her father found fascinating but also he knew his wolf would be able to communicate with her wherever she went. 

Her dad Nicholas, was basically hopping from one foot to the other in nervousness. He hated the idea of his oldest daughter going so far from him, but Persephone knew her siblings would keep him busy. 

Persephones step mother, Calista, stepped up and gave her a big hug, and told her to enjoy herself. 

All those years ago, Calista had turned her mother into a tree, but Persephone had found she could never hate the women for doing it, because she was also protecting her father who was her mate from her mother's magic. Over the years, Persephone would visit her mother's tree often. She would put her hand on its trunk and tell her mother her wishes for life. She always imagined her mother replying in the whisper of the leaves. 

Persephone was brought out of her reverie when her room mate and best friend, Amelie, had rolled over and was snoring. Amelie was a human, but she had a way about her that made Persephone comfortable with who she was, they've been friends since they were both eight. Amelie knew Persephone was a witch and she found it cool. 

Persephone gathered all the pamphlets and shoved them in the front of her suitcase. She was looking forward to the next day because it was their last day of sightseeing and then they have a few hours of free time. She was lucky that the last thing on thier itinery was to visit Olympic Park, and that so happens to be not far away from Persephones main goal, the Botanical gardens. 

She was going to study, draw and take pictures of the beautiful plants and botany displays. She wanted to immerse herself in the plant world. With that, she sighed and collapsed backwards on her bed welcoming sleep until the next morning.

Amelie was shaking her awake at seven AM. 

"Rise and shine Perry! It's our last day today so make it count! I can't wait untill free time, I'm going shopping!" She said in a sing song voice.

"Mmmh O...K... I'm awake" Persephone said while running her eyes. 

They both dressed and packed their things into their suitcases then headed downstairs to meet with the other students and their teachers. 

Mr Cromwell their history and geography teacher was animated. While everyone was gathered for breakfast at the hotels buffet, he announced at the top of his voice. 

"Ok students in my geography class, today is our last day of touring. When we get back I'm going to test you all on what you have learnt about the landmarks we've been to while here in Canada." 

Persephone, along with the nineteen others in her class collectively moaned their dissaproval. 

Mrs Bronstein, thier French teacher then piped up with "But mostly....amusez-vous aujourd'hui!" (Have fun today!) She clapped her hands then they all finished their breakfast and headed out to their Olympic Park tour.

As the tour guide droned on, Amelie began skipping backwards facing Persephone.

"So...what are you going to do in your free time?" 

Persephone just stared at her friend and wondered how she hasn't tripped over yet going backwards. 

"I...am going to the Botanical gardens..." 

Amelie scoffed. "Tch...figures...you square..." 

Persephone laughed at her friend. 

"Hey I didn't judge you for going on a spending spree..." 

Both girls laughed but that got Me Cromwells attention.

"Something the matter ladies?" 

Both girls mumbled "No, Mr Cromwell...." 

He scowled at them before clearing his throat.

"Good, now keep up with the tour group. We will be having lunch and then it's freetime, then..you can muck around all you like, but not before then. Do I make myself clear?" 

Both girls shrugged "Yes Mr Cromwell" 

He then turned his back and went back up front to the tour guide chatting along happily. 

The rest of their tour time came and went the they finished lunch at a nearby cafe. They had croissants and Coffee. It was delicious. 

And then the time they were all waiting for arrived. Free time. 

Mr Cromwell again stood up and and made an announcement.

"Ok students. Now is your alotted free time. You can do as you wish...within reason....and then meet back at the hotel at five thirty for our last dinner. Now off you go..." He clapped his hands and dismissed the group. 

Amelie was bouncing up and down. "Oh my god, oh my god!where to start first!" 

Persephone started laughing. 

"Do you have your phone on you? I'll text you ally purchases..." Amelie said before giving her friend a hug then running off.

Persephone sighed. "Ok...let's go." She said. She started walking towards the Botanical gardens.

When she got there she was in awe. She looked at the exhibition map and was instantly excited. There were sections for tropical plants, continental plants, herbs, flowers, medicinal plants. The list went on. 

She decided to go to the continental section first. 

As she browsed through each section, there were greenhouses with plants from all around the globe. She took out her sketchbook and made some notes, drew some plants and took pictures. She got completely distracted that she lost track of the time. It was five pm! 

"Oh my god! I'm going to be late!" 

She stuffed her books and camera back into her backpack and raced off. In the fading afternoon and her frantics she forgot which way their hotel was. She turned the corner and bumped into someone. She looked up at a set of menacing eyes. 

"Well well, what do we have here, are you lost little lady?" 

She noticed that three more men snuck up behind him and were snickering.

"Come now don't be scared, we will help you find your way home." 

"Ah..ahh..no...no thankyou..." She tried to step out of his way but he blocked her path. 

"Eh..excuse me... I'm kinda in a hurry..." 

The four men snickered again. Persephone could feel her panic rising and she could feel her magic rising.

"Ah so hasty...ok little lady...let's have some fun..." 

The men then crowded around her. Leering at her. 

The leader then pinned her up against the wall with his hand around her neck. He came in really close to her and smelled her. 

"Oh you smell so nice girly..." 

All of a sudden there was a growl behind them. All four men froze. Before blacking out from the hold the man had on her neck Persephone saw him. A disheveled feral black wolf....