MY WEREWOLF DESTINY

Sophia

"How did I get myself here?"

I remember sleeping on my bed in my room but now I am in a thick dark forest surrounded by trees and howling wild animals, I try to search for an escape route but it keeps on leading me back to the same spot.

"Somebody help me" I screamed out loud but I guess it was not enough "Is anybody there" I screamed again" and got no response.

In no time I saw two wild animals fighting, I took cover behind a huge tree so that they wouldn't notice me and use me for their next meal.

"Why are you doing this Cecilia?" The howling and the groaning had stopped and what I could hear now was a human male voice.

I guess I was too busy trying to take cover from the wild animals that I did not notice when they turned to human beings, "wait, how did they just switch to humans?" I said to myself

"I want everything you have right now, I want to be queen, I want to rule over the pack and I want my descendants to be next in line" the lady spoke up

I could not see her face clearly because of the hair that covered her face, I tried to get a clear view of the man's face but I couldn't because his back was turned to the tree that I was hiding behind and he was on the floor.

"You have everything..." The man spoke up again but his voice was really weak that his words came out as a form of a whisper

"You lie, I don't have the throne and that is what I want, what I live for..."

I could hear so much spite in the lady's voice leaving me to wonder why she was doing all these things to just sit on a throne.

"I offered you my heart, I offered you my body but you left me to go after that human that is not even half what I am"

The lady let a small chuckle and I could just tell that she was bitter about the whole thing. I stood behind the tree watching everything that was happening, I felt something crawling up to my elbow, and when I looked it was a spider, I wanted to scream but I held my mouth with my palm and shook the spider away.

"I never asked you for any of those things...." There was a pause mid-sentence and I could tell that he was struggling to breathe, he was going to die and the lady was going to have everything she wanted I thought and immediately felt sad for him.

"I never asked you for anything, you knew we weren't going to end up with each other, you knew that I never liked you. I only entertained the thought of us being together because that was what our parents wanted"

With the way the words came out from his mouth, I could feel his pain, I wanted to go to him to comfort him till he finally let go but I was too scared because I didn't want to die.

"You and your father used my family to sit on that throne but when it was time to repay the favor by getting married to me you chickened out and pretended like you were not aware of the agreement, you coward"

"Everything would have been different if I had known that you were not okay, everything would have been different if you told me how you felt...."

"So that you would see me as a pathetic fool or you would think of me as a weakling"

"Cecilia everything would have been different if I had known how you felt.."

"Would that have stopped you from getting married to that human?"

"She is my mate..."

The lady let out a boisterous laughter, while the man was still on the floor when I brought my head forward to look at him properly I saw that he was wiping blood from his nose.

"Lucas was my mate but I killed him when he was acting stubborn and saying he was not going to let me go, I killed him so I could be with you but here you are acting as if you were the only one who had a mate"

"Lucas would have given you the power you wanted, Lucas was a good man"

"Lucas was not the man I wanted, I wanted you..."

I feel something pass by my legs, I let out a scream forgetting the situation I was in.

"Who is there?" The lady spoke up, her voice completely laced in anger and I am sure that she was going to end my life if she saw me. I immediately tried to back away from the tree so I could escape but my legs had been tied there.

Her attention was now drawn to the tree I had been hiding behind while the man who was on the floor pulled her kegs so she could not move away but instead, she hit him on the arm making him collapse on the floor.

She angrily made her way to the tree and in no time she was in front of me

"Oh it is you, I can see you want to join him"

She let out her knife and I covered my face in an act to protect myself from the sharp metal but instead, I woke up on my bed, sweating profusely.

The only words I could remember from the terrible nightmare I just had were "Oh it is you" and I spent the remaining part of my night wondering what the strange lady meant by that.

Sophia's pov

Here I was, staring out to the beautiful streets right indoor.

I could see kids and young adults like myself roaming about with happiness all over their faces.

Their happiness made me envious of them.

Why is my life so different?

"Goodness! " I heard my mother exclaim from behind.

From the window where I stood, I turned back and found my mother holding an empty can in her hand.

"We're out of spice. Why didn't I see this? " She groaned, patting her forehead.

Out of spice? This is it.

Watching her checking other items in the cabinet...

"Mom, " I called, drawing nearer to her.

She lifted her gaze at me and responded with a hum.

Seeing her eyes on me, I managed to push my inner words out next.

"Let me head to the market and get the spices for you, " I suggested, moving closer to the empty can.

But suddenly...

"No! " She grabbed the can in speed, leaving me shivering by her response.

"You aren't going anywhere Sophia. How many times do I have to tell you that you can't go out? " She questioned, holding the can close to her chest.

"But Mom, this isn't fair. You made me a promise that when I clock eighteen I can go out. Why are you still keeping me indoors?" I asked, getting upset within.

This is too much. How long will I live like this?

I still remember when I was six years old. Then, I could still step out and play with the neighbors kids. But suddenly, Mom locked me indoors and stopped me from stepping out ever again.

On my thirteen birthday, she told me that the outside world is dangerous and I she can't allow me to step out.

When I showed my unhappiness to her words, she promised to give me my freedom when I clock eighteen years.

For five years I patiently waited for the D day to arrive. But when it did, Mom shunned me.

Why is she doing this yo me?

"You told me the world is dangerous for me back then and that when I clock eighteen I can step out, but you broke your promise to me."

"Sophia, it's nothing like that."

"Then what is it? " I questioned, raising my voice at her unexpectedly.

Her eyes widened at my tone of voice, making me feel guilty for almost getting mad at her.

I signed out and wrapped my arms across my chest, saying, " You never stay true to your words. You just don't want me to be happy."

I took my steps further towards her, aiming for the door.

"Sophia," Mom called taking hold of my arm, putting a stop to my feet.

"My child, it's nothing like that. I'm... I was..." She sighed, unable to complete her statement.

"Okay then. I did make a promise to you. "

That statement left a spark of hope in my eyes as I turned back to look at her as she spoke further.

"I'll allow you to head to the market. "

"Really?" My face came glowing with smiles.

"But I'm coming with you. I need some things at the market, so we'll be going together," She said, trying to maintain a serious face, but she couldn't.

I ignored the expression on her face, diving into her arms with a warm embrace.

"Thanks mom, " I appreciated.

She sighed and patted me on the back, telling me to go and feet ready.

Of course I went in to get ready. I got dressed in one of my beautiful pink dress which I had planned to wear out when I'm given my freedom.

I stepped out and met Mom at the door waiting for me.

Together we made our way to the market, and I couldn't help but feel awkward on seeing all the eyes falling on me.

It felt so creepy.

When we arrived inside the store where Mom always visited to get her shopping done, I felt joy engulfing me on seeing the beautiful store.

"Stay close by Sophia," Mom said, facing a shelf.

Somehow that instruction didn't settle into my head. I found myself walking away from Mom and exploring the other part of the store.

"This is so beautiful. I'm so... Oh! "

A hand suddenly pulled me to a corner, getting my heart pounding with speed.

But when I turned to look at who it was...

"No way! Sophia? "

"Huh? " I stared in shock at the three girls that stood before me, looking... So beautiful.

"It's me Clara. Don't you remember us? " The girl in blonde pointed at herself and the others.

She does look familiar.

Wait, Clara? This is my neighbor's daughter!

She's so big!

"Oh my goodness! Sophia it's you! I thought your Mom told you not to step out? "

"Don't tell us that staying indoor has made you loose your memory?"

The trio laughed at me.

Now j remember them. They were my childhood friends before Mom spoilt that bond with her sudden rule.

"It's so good to see you again," Clara said, grabbing me into her arms for an embrace.

"We have missed you. "

The others joined in.

When they released me, I smiled and asked how they were.

"We've been good."

"Enjoying life that is, " Clara bragged, swaying her hair with pride.

"That's good for you three, " I said, feeling like the odd one out.

Clara then asked me why I was here in the market.

"Don't tell us that you snuck out of home without your Mom knowing?" She asked.

"No, I... Well my Mom and I came to get some things together," I answered, pointing at the direction where I left Mom.

But my response got them laughing and calling me Mommy's pet.

That's harsh.

"Your Mom is being cruel to you girl. "

"No she's not. She's only doing what's right for me. "

"Yeah, by keeping you indoor like a prisoner? Yeah right? " They laughed.

It made me feel unhappy.

"Look Sophia, your Mom has deprived you of the outside world and the adventures. You are missing out, " Clara said, standing next to me.

"Yeah, it's not fair. You need to explore the outside and see all the interesting things out there. "

They were talking, sharing some fun things they do, and it all made me envious and hungry for adventure.

"Oh yes! This should be the best to me for Sophia, " The girl in brunette said.

"We should invite Sophia to the party at the forest tonight. She'll love it. "

"Oh yes! That's true. "

"Sophia you have to come."

They said, telling me all the amazing things I'll experience there. And I felt so mesmerized on hearing what they'll be doing there.

But...

"I don't know. My Mom won't allow it. "

"Come on Sophia. we didn't say you should tell mommy. Just sneak out and join us, " Clara suggested.

"Sneak out? Isn't that leaving the house without someone's knowledge?" I asked

They nodded.

Clara told me that my Mom won't know if I'm gone.

"Just tuck in some sheets under yiyr blanket and leave the house. Meet us at our usual play spot from little. We'll be waiting," Clara said.

"Don't delay," The others said.

They gave me another hug and left to resume with whatever they were doing.

"A party at the forest? This should be fun."

.

Midnight, I got out of bed and tuck in some clothes just like Clara had said, before placing my blanket over it.

Then I carefully tiptoed to the door, opened it slowly and left.

Finally, I was outside all alone. Joy too over me as I made my way to the spot where I used to play with Clara and the others then.

And just as they said, they were there.

"Look.who showed up!"

"Good girl! "

They all cheered for me and it made me feel so good.

"Let's go. The party must have started," Clara said, taking hold of my hand and leading the way.

Into the forest we walked, until we arrived at a fireplace with other young adults like us. They were already dancing and having fun.

This got me feeling so happy.

Clara introduced me to some of her friends before we got down to business.

The party was going so well. It's the first time I'll have such fun.

But suddenly...

"Stop the music," We heard one of the guys shouting, interrupting the fun.

The music came off and everyone began asking what the problem was.

That's when we heard something deep coming from the woods.

HOWL!

"What's that? " I asked, feeling chills running down my spine.

I looked at the others face and saw how terrified they were while looking at a spot.

I took my attention to that spot and was shocked to see two glowing red eyes in the dark, staring right at us.

What is that?!

"WOLF! " They all screamed and began to run away in fear.

I felt so terrified that I had to run as well. But I was suddenly pushed aside by Clara.

She pushed me hard from her path that I fell hard to the ground and twisted my ankle.

"Wait please! Help me!" I cried out, but no one stopped our turned back to look at me.

Is this the end for me?

GROWL! I heard from behind sending me to turn my head to the point where I saw those two glowing eyes. Only for me to see the creature in full.

"What? " I gazed in horror, looking at a human like beast, staring right at me.

Fear took over me, sending me to my feet, leaping away.

I thought I could try and get away, but I felt a strong pounce from behind, sending me falling to the ground.

Turning over to see, the beast came right on me, revealing it's terrifying look to me.

My body shivered as I thought of what Mom has been telling me about the dangers of the outside world.

How I wish I stayed back.

I see it's mouth opening up to attack me. I screamed, covering my face. But... But nothing happened.

Lowering my hands down slowly, I found this beast staring right at me in ... Confusion?

It just gazed at me, before drawing it's face nearing to mine, taking a strong sniff into my hair.

What's going on?

That's when I heard from the beast...

"Mate." It lifted it's face from my hair and stared at me.

Did it just speak? What does he mean by Mate?

Sophia's pov

What does he mean by Mate?

I stared into the glowing red eyes of this beast before me.

The once tertified eyes no longer sent fear within me, but ... Peace.

I hovered my eyes around the face of this human like wolf on me. It seems to be doing the same, cause I noticed how it's eyes moved around me.

What is happening?

I should be feeling scared but I no longer have fear for this beast. Why is this so?

I remained still on the ground. I didn't even feel like leaving where I was.

My eyes remained on the creature. It suddenly lowered its face down at me like earlier. But this time _instead of sniffing into my hair_ its face began caressing mine.

I felt a sudden spark and strange feeling towards this creature. It's not as dangerous as I thought it was. It's harmless.

It kept caressing me and I couldn't help but feel so drawn to this creature.

I found my hand moving to its face, caressing it back with so much feeling within me.

It lifted it's head, giving me the chance to caress it further.

When it's eyes fell on me again, I felt my ehsrt beating. Not in fear, but... But...

BANG! The sound of gunshot cane in, interrupting the moment between this creature and I.

I felt my heart skip, cause the gunshot came right at the beast.

I got scared when I saw this, but a bit relieved cause the creature had avoided the impact by getting off from me and moving to the side.

Who shot at it?

"Stay away from my daughter!" I heard my mothers voice.

Fear took over me as I lifted myself off the ground to look back.

"Mom? "

There she was, coming closer to me with a rifle in hand, getting ready to fire at the beats again.

I gasped and turned back to look at the cresture. It stood firmly, glaring at my mother with so much rage in his eyes.

"Come near her and I'll end you! " She yelled at it from behind.

My eyes where still on the creature. It soon dropped it's eyes on me, giving a sad expression.

What is happening?

This is a creature that got everyone running and almost killed me. But it suddenly changed and... Why am I feeling so worried?

Hearing the sound of my mother's rifle corking...

"Go! " I ordered the creature.

Without hesitating, it dashed off into the forest with speed.

"Damn it! " Mother cursed.

I turned back and saw her coming closer to me. She immediately grabbed me up to my feet and began helping me back home.

The moment we arrived home...

"How dare you Sophia?!" Mom yelled at me in anger.

"You snuck out of the house and went into the forest?! Why did you do this? Where did you learn this nonsense?! What... What where you doing in the forest in the first place? " She questioned me, grabbing me by the arm roughly and pushing me to the bed.

I fell on my bed, groaning at my injured ankle.

"Why did you sneak out?!"

"Nothing Mom, " I lied to her.

"Nothing?" She raised her voice, grabbing me by the arm again.

"Don't tell me it's nothing Sophia. I met Clara and the others while looking for you. They told me you where with them at their stupid party, before you were all attacked, and you're lying to me? "

"I just wanted to have some fun, that's all. "

"Be quiet! " She pushed me again.

I felt so scared seeing Mom so mad. It's the first time she'll go all rampage at me.

Why won't she? I snuck out of the house without her knowledge. She's bound to get mad.

"You are lucky that I came on time to save you. That werewolf would have eaten you. "

"Werewolf?" I uttered, looking surprised.

So that's what it's called?

"Those creatures are dangerous. This is why I kept you indoors all these years. But you feel I am making things up and trying to trap you indoor!"

"But Mom, that creature... It's not dangerous."

"What? " She lifted her brow at me in astonishment.

Her face expression got me contemplating if I should go on or not, but I did.

"Yes, that creature isn't dangerous. At first it was going to, but it stopped."

"What rubbish are you saying Sophia?"

"Mate," I recorded the word the werewolf had called me when it sniffed into my hair.

Facing Mom, I noticed how her eyes came large at me.

"What did you say? " She asked still with that expression.

Does she know something?

"Mom, what is Mate? "

"Where did you hear that from? " She questioned.

"That creature... It called me Mate. What does it mean?"

"That creature said nothing. You must be have been hearing things when it tried to kill you " She claimed.

But I still stood my ground.

"I make what I heard wasn't my mind Mom. It referred to me as Mate and then... It caressed me," I said, touching my cheek, remembering how beautiful it felt with the werewolf.

But i'm drawn out of my fantasy by my mother in a swift. She kept saying I'm hearing things and don't know what I'm saying.

"First you left this house without my knowledge, joined those naughty people at a forest party , got into trouble with a werewolf and you're lying that it called you some mate?!" She raised her voice at me.

"Buy I'm not lying Mom. I know what I heard. "

"Are you challenging me? "

"I'm not Mom. I'm only..."

"Enough! " She shunned me.

"I won't take this bad behavior and disrespect from you. Form now on you're grounded."

"What?!" I exclaimed at Mom's decision towards me.

"You heard me. You are grounded for two months. You will no longer step out of the house with me. And if you dare sneak out, consider yourself grounded for two years, " She glared at me, walking out of the room.

This is the first time Mom will ever ground me. For two months I won't be able to step outside.

My chance of exploring the outside world has been taken away from me.

"But I wasn't lying," I said thinking of the werewolf.

"It did say something. It called me Mate. But why is Mom getting so mad over it?" I wondered to myself.

Is there something she knows but don't want to tell me?