Chapter 3
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REI'S POV:
During the several hours, I sold most of my stuff with just a few cosmetics left and some herbal tea. I decided to leave earlier and leave the rest here in the shop. I am sure Rosie would use or sell it. "Rosie I would leave for today. Thank you very much for your hospitality." I told her while I was filling my bag.
Rosie already stuffed me with jams and syrups she produced with some fresh fruits I liked. Other citizens brought me some eggs, vegetables, some meat products like sausages, and salami, others brought milk with three different kinds of cheese. It was enough for me all month, and even more than I could usually place into my backpack. But since I am used to their generosity and in the woods, I don't need any money. I already altered my backpack so the capacity could be actually extended if needed, which was honestly needed every time I visited. So, I collected all the given stuff, placing all inside the bag with eggs as the last thing, and prepared myself for the way back. As I said my goodbye to Mrs. Rosie, I headed to the main door to leave. I was pretty happy today. My freezer started to be pretty full, so I was sure I would have nice supplies for winter. My basement already holds a lot of potatoes, onions, garlic, and other things that could be stored for a very long time. During winter, I don't go to the city very often.
The snow here is sometimes really too high, and if I would travel during those times, it would be suspicious. A normal human wouldn't be able to travel during high snow. Freezer I got from Rosie. It was her idea when I came to the city as a child with my products. When she saw me, she wanted me to stay with her. I had to lie about my age to make myself a bit older. But I guess she always knew. That summer a few citizens led by Rosie came to my cottage and checked all I needed. There was an old road they sometimes used, so we cleared it and they brought everything by truck. That was almost six years ago. I would never forget their generosity and would try to repay it with whatever I could.
The moment I opened the door of the shop, Maat stopped me. 'There is a werewolf nearby.' She informed me. I slowly closed the door behind me and sniffed the air. She was right. The scent was sweet yet muscular. It was like a strawberry mixed with the freshly cut wood. It was amazing, and my first instinct was to follow the scent. 'It's intoxicated.' I commented on the smell when I finally got control over my senses again. 'Yes, I feel it too. It's hard to fight the urge to follow the owner. Meeting any wolf is dangerous for us. We should head back.' She answered to me and as we both felt the pull towards this amazing smell with the huge self-control we resisted and headed quickly back to the woods holding the breath. We ran away from this place.
The moment I disappeared behind the first row of trees I looked around carefully to see if someone was around just in case anyone got lost here. Since it was clear I started to run as fast as I could. I had to be careful not to damage my new goods but also had to run away fast. I already spent several hours in the city for several hours and my scent masking oils and soaps were fading off. I was lucky to actually leave the shop two hours earlier than I normally do. Thanks to Goddess I sold everything quickly today. Since I set a higher speed, I was home in less than an hour. I organized all the good I brought before I headed to the pool to clean my hair and body from the dye and oil. 'Maat?' I called my sister. 'I am here.' She answered as I was slowly drowning myself inside the pool for the fifth or sixth time. 'Do you think we would always live alone here in these woods?' I asked a serious question and could see how Maat is thinking about the answer. 'I don't know how to answer this, my dear.' She replied but I felt this is not all she wants to say. 'I would say no. One day we would meet our mate and he would take care of us. But at the same time, I am not sure we could trust anyone or anyone could actually protect us.' I was also thinking about her answer.
She was right. I am still young and didn't even touch the bottoms of my powers or my abilities. Since I am living alone in the woods, I have limited options to train and protect myself. I was left alone too young to have any serious combat training. Yes, I could hunt very well. I could kill cougars with my bare hands but I doubt that would be enough to protect myself from the fully trained warriors of any pack not to mention the fact to protect my possible new pack. 'I guess we are better off by ourselves.' I closed the discussion after a long time of thinking. I was sitting near the bank for maybe like thirty minutes now, trying to clean my hair with the help of Maat. Now I was just sitting there, looking at my silver hair and thinking about the scent I smell down in the city.
This scent was so different, so sweet, so dangerous, so warm. I felt Maat rolling her eyes on my thoughts and better closed herself back in my mind. I was left completely alone, which was never a problem before. But now, I felt lonely. I wanted to talk to that stranger but at the same time, I was afraid. What if they hurt me? What if they get hurt because of me? But then there was that sweet smell. I guess I want to meet the owner of that scent.
The thought of another wolf made me suddenly feel so lonely.
It was already dark and I felt tired. 'Let's go get some rest, Maat.' I told her as I wanted to sleep. But she gave me her puppy eyes pleading for letting her run. 'It's deep dark. Today is not even the moon in the sky and we are safe here. I promise I will stay around just let me free.' She begged me. I could sense her frustration and I understood but today was dangerous. 'Maat, please, try to wait till tomorrow. I covered my scent but the one in the city was definitely a werewolf. What would we do if he finds us?' I tried to explain to her and let her understand our situation. In another way, today would be the perfect day for her to run and enjoy. But now I was more afraid of what if they find us
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