The First Day Free

Five days. Five hard and long days. My fur has not grown long enough yet, although winter is here. I must stay hidden though because they do not give up easily. They will not give me up easily. So I stay where I am. A single black dot amongst the thousands of ice and snow covered trees....

"Are you ok?"A voice called in the blinding white.

Ok? Why would someone talk to a wolf? I looked up in to two eyes of brilliant violet."What is your name?"She asked.

I tried to open my lips, but they didn't move."Dad!"She called over her shoulder."I found someone. He is alive, but barely come quickly."She turned back to me."Don't worry your safe now. I...We got you."I saw a tall burley come toward me. I must have backed away because the girl said."Don't worry we're just trying to help you. Daddy be gentle."

The man picked me up."Scrawny 's yer jacket at?"I shivered."Now don't worry we live close."Why do they keep saying don't worry? I turned to see the girl who found me looking at the spot where I just was. Sensing my eyes on her she turned toward me and smiling she ran to catch up.

I felt a sudden burst of warmth."Here we are kiddo."The man said.

The room was a typical cabin living room, spacious and a deep red color. The furniture was black and fit for a house of two. Its cozy feeling made me feel at home."Fix 'im hot tea Ayla."

"Yes dad."I heard her head the kitchen and start the tea kettle. The man laid me on the couch near the fireplace and put a blanket over me.

After a few minutes the girl, Ayla, came back."Here, "she said handing the steaming mug to me."This will warm you up."I took a sip and sighed as the warmth touched the inside of my throat.
Clearing my throat

I said,"T...Thank y...you.""He speaks."Came the joyous reply from man only grunted. After taking another sip I spoke again "I'm Rolf."Ayla smiled.

"I'm Ayla and..."Gesturing to the man she continued." that man is my father Alistair."I finished my tea and put it on one of the tables."We'll take care of you. You should rest."

I did as she asked and it was only then that I realized my mistake. They were still after me. These poor unsuspecting people had just let a shape-shifter into their home. A wanted shape-shifter. These sweet people were in danger because of me.