Chapter 2 Who Am I

The agony I felt was temporary. I knew that things would be different as I looked into the emerald eyes staring back at me. The look of familiarity and peace encompassed me letting all my fears go. I heard the howls surrounding me with the feeling of joy. Why was it that I could feel their emotions? I just don't understand what is going on and who am I. Why is this happening to me?

I just wanted to run off to school for a better life. As my thoughts clouded my mind I heard a calming voice.

"Bella, I have come to you so that you can claim your rightful place in our pack. I'm sorry that I had to let you live amongst the humans, but I knew that Lacy would take care of you. She doesn't realize it, but she's your Aunt. Come with me and I will show you, and explain to you why you're so important. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of changes to come in your life. You are the daughter of a Luna and a Powerful Warlock. Your father masked your abilities only to be awakened the night of your 18th birthday. Life will never be the same for you, and for that I'm sorry. Don't worry my child your Aunt Lacy will be ok. I'm Lila, the current Luna of the Purple Crescent Moon pack. Your time to rise is now and change the world before us."

Those words echoed in my mind and a throbbing continued. How could it be that I was a Princess and ruler of wolves when I couldn't even defend myself from the hateful town folks? How could I be so weak? Tears welled up in my eyes knowing that I did have a family, and maybe now I would find out why I had been abandoned.

As the love and admiration poured over me, I sensed their emotions again. Fear of rejection and helplessness were written on Lila's face. I took a deep breath as I wondered how I was supposed to speak as a wolf. No one taught me what to do.

"Just speak my child and your words will ring out in our minds," hissed out Lila. She saw the internal struggle in my mind.

"Why are you calling me Bella when my name is Marisol? Why did you leave me behind to suffer all these years? Do you have any idea what I have struggled through because I was abandoned like a worthless piece of trash to be picked up? If I'm so important to you how could you do this to me?"

"Bella come with me and I will explain everything to you. Though I couldn't have you next to me every day I was always around guiding you. Although your father couldn't be by your side and claim you as your child he has always been there as well. Do you recall Uncle Jay coming to visit you often? Uncle Jay is your father and the Warlock King. Your Aunt Lacy and he share the same mother who is a normal human. However, his father was a powerful warlock and king, whose powers were passed down to him. Because of my lineage, we were not allowed to be together and had to protect your existence. However, now you are strong enough to bring our clans together and rule over both as the Queen you are." Lila's emotions rang through every word.

I stood tall on all four legs. As I looked down I saw that my fur was silver just like Lila's. I looked back at Lacy and only shock and fear were evident on her face. I nodded in agreement to follow my birth mother. I had to know the truth, and she promised I could come back to Lacy. No matter what she would always be my mother.

I glanced back one last time at Lacy and howled in the air. Although she couldn't understand me, I hoped that the emotions I felt would tell her I would return. As Lacy gazed upon me I ran towards my birth mother so that I could find more answers.

I felt like my hopeful wishes would finally be answered.