The Unlikely Luna

Chapter Six

“Time to wake up!” a voice I have not heard before. My eyes popped open, sat up, and looked around my room. It was five in the morning, and still dark in my room.

“Who was that?” I asked nervously.

“It’s me, silly,” I heard in my head. Oh, my Goddess!! It’s my wolf! Today is my eighteenth birthday!

“Are you my wolf?” I asked excitedly. “What is your name?”

“Yes, I am your wolf and my name is Winter! I have been waiting for a long time to come out. I know everything you have been through in your life, and you will no longer experience the pain and heartache anymore,” she said.

“Hi Winter! I am so happy that you are here!” I said excitedly. “I cannot wait until tonight when I get to shift into you!”

“We are a special wolf. You will see once you shift.” Winter said mysteriously. “What you have been told your entire life up to this moment is not true, Tovi. You are not an Omega like your mother and Paul say. You are more powerful than that. They will be bowing to you once you shift tonight.”

I’m hoping that she is right.

I got up, dressed in my workout clothes, and headed to the training grounds. It is late May, starting to warm up. Alpha told me yesterday that I can start training since I am off the Gamma floor and do not need my mother and Paul’s permission to work out. I met with Delta Holly, to start my training and help me get caught up to the other wolves my age.

“Good morning, Delta,” I said, bowing my head to her.

“Good morning, Tovi,” she smiled at me. “Are you ready to get in shape and become a fighter like the rest of us?”

“Yes, I am. I have been waiting for this day for a long time!” I said excitedly.

“Good. Let us stretch. It’s your first day, we will start a five-mile run,” she said, stretching out her legs. I shook my head in agreement and started mimicking her stretching.

We stretched for a good 20 minutes and then started our run. At first, I was worried that I wouldn’t keep up. I was keeping up with Holly. We did several laps around the training grounds before heading back to the training circle.

“That was amazing,” Holly said, shocked. “Especially when you have no training.”

“It’s because you have me now,” Winter said proudly. “Wait until after tonight when we shift. Everyone will be surprised!”

“Like how, Winter?” I asked her.

“You will see.”

Holly showed me how to protect my body when fighting, when to strike, and taught me how to punch. Rocky walked up to us while I was punching the pads.

“How is training going, Tovi?” he asked me.

“She’s doing good so far,” Holly answered. “I could use your help, and we can show her some moves.” Rocky nodded, took my spot in the circle, and took his stance.

“You see how he is standing, Tovi?” Holly asked. “His feet are wide enough to keep him balanced, but also allow him to use his legs in a fight.”

They started to spar, showing me different moves. The way they held their arms, trying to figure out their weaknesses, and not allowing the other person to get a hit. Holly walked around the circle, watching Rocky make his move.

“In a fight, you have to be patient and determine when your opponent will make the first move,” she instructed. They both walked around, watching each other, until Rocky lunged at her, making Holly move to the side. When she did, Rocky swung out his right hand and connected on Holly’s side. She dropped down, swung her leg out, and swept his legs out from under him. He dropped to the ground, but quickly got back up on his feet before she could jump on him. They continued fighting for fifteen more minutes before they stopped, both covered in sweat.

“What do you think?” Rocky asked Tovi when they were done.

“I think I can manage it,” I said. I handed them both a towel and a bottle of water. “That was pretty impressive. I cannot wait until I can start fighting like that.”

“We can practice in the evenings after dinner so you can be right up there with me,” he said with his million-dollar smile.

“That would be great!” I exclaimed.

We walked back up to the packhouse to get ready for school. I cannot wait to go back. I missed two weeks because of Paul’s punishment, and I’m not sure if I would have to do the in-school suspension.

I ran up to my room, took a quick shower, and threw jeans and a sweater on, placing knee-high boots on. Got down to the dining room to get some breakfast with Luna and Caitlin. Alpha is in his office today, preparing for Alpha Greg to arrive tomorrow.

“Did you get your wolf today?” Caitlin asked excitedly.

“Yes, I did, and her name is Winter,” I smiled. “I cannot wait until tonight when I can shift.”

“I talked to Mrs. Fields, Tovi,” Luna said. “I got her to drop your in-school suspension and Chelsea will be getting a week of in-school for pouring her chili on you.”

Thank goodness that she is getting what she deserves! But she will make my life a living hell for the next couple of weeks until graduation.

I ate my breakfast fast, grabbed my bag off the floor, and met Angelica at the front door. She was standing there with a smile on her face.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOVI!” she squealed, as she hugged me. “You are finally eighteen! Did you get your wolf?”

“Yes, I did. Her name is Winter, and she said that we are special, not some ordinary Omega,” I told her excitedly.

“I cannot wait to meet her! Have you sensed your mate yet?”

“No, I haven’t,” I said sadly. “That means that he is in another pack. Maybe he could be in my Nana’s pack. I was going to see her after I was done with school.”

We went to school, and it was an uneventful day. I got to enjoy the day without Chelsea trying to make my life a living hell. A few of my teachers wished me a happy birthday and Bjorn gave me the biggest hug in front of everyone.

I got home and got my homework done, so I didn’t have to worry about it later. I didn’t fall behind when I was locked up by Paul, thanks to Angelica.

I got a mind link from Luna, telling me to be down in the dining room at 7. I got there and it was dark. I knew where the light switches were, flipped them on, and all of a sudden, I heard, “SURPRISE!” I jumped and turned around, and there was my brother, Alpha, Luna, Corbin, Caitlyn, Angelica, Rocky, and Mrs. Fields.

“You guys!” I screamed, “You didn’t have to do this!” There was cake, balloons, presents, and my friends. Everyone came up to me, gave hugs, and wished me happy birthday. In the past few days, my life has changed from being a slave and being abused to being loved and cared for by my friends.

We ate and hung out in the game room until it was time for me to shift. Bjorn, Angelica, Rocky, Corbin, Luna, and Alpha headed out to the tree line with me. I was getting ready to go change out of my clothes when Luna and Alpha both pulled me aside.

“Your first time will hurt,” Alpha explained. I looked at him nervously. “But just relax and let your wolf take over. She will know what to do.” I nodded my head.

“It’s time,” Winter said.