Chapter 11
A Fresh Start…
A/N: It's been a week since Suki left the pack. She visited Wolf Point. R&R
I leave Wolf Point and never look back. As I drive, I remember how shocked Luc had been when he had been when he was allowed access to the bank account. It had surprised him that we were so technological. After seeing the way we lived, I would have been taken aback too. The pack lifestyle is almost Amish. But Luc had brought a wave of change for the younger generations. We got internet access, texted, and exposed ourselves to the outside as much as possible. It was like we finally saw what we were missing, a whole new world opened before our eyes.
Up until that time, The Golwygs had been especially traditional; only Ranger had been outside our grounds regularly. Day jobs were easy to maintain despite commute time back to our homes. It was hard for developing werewolves to make the change without going rouge, especially young ones. But this was mostly a concern for half humans; they changed around the teen years. Most of us wanted jobs as we grew into adolescence. We added to the already bloated funds of our pack. Any of us could use it, no one minded. Werewolves rarely lived outside the pack; I suppose I am an oddity.
So when I stop at an ATM beside a gas station on Highway 2 W, I have no qualms about withdrawing a couple thousand. My first stop would be the target that was in the Circle, Montana. That was going to take at least an hour and a half.
We took a lot of feeding breaks. Two hours later, I was in target. I grabbed a lot of stuff…but it was necessary stuff.
a change of clothes for all of us
some comfy blankets
some snacks (basically formula, jerky, and two packages of raw meat)
a double stroller
some baby bottles
a changing pad
diapers
wipes
a chocolate brown Moby wrap baby carrier
a mobile for your car
a car seat
I make my way to check out lane 9 and the cashier coos over my babies.
"How precious, twins! They are soooooooo little. Hi there. Oh…what vivid eyes. "
She continues to talk baby gibberish to Laina and Adrian annoyingly. I observe them; they are not exactly identical; they don't share their eye color or Laina's marks. Even when they're wolves, their coloring is different. Adrian's pelt is russet and Laina is deep black. Laina's eyes are brilliant jade while Adrian's are a startling yellow gold. The checker seems a little taken aback by their gleaming colors.
"They're my niece and nephew."
"It's so wonderful that you would help out for being so young. Now, who's your sister? Hon, I didn't quite catch her name."
I mumble some excuse and manage to get out of there as soon as I can. That stupid nosy woman had really ticked me off. Harrumph! She had no reason to be so particular about their eyes. I know that humans are prone to be intimidated by our wolfish similarity. That was by no means a reason to be rude! I seethe silently, but then Adrian attempts to get my attention by bawling at the top of his lungs.
It works, and I rush to my old grumbler of a station wagon in the parking lot to change his diaper. I give then both Eskimo kisses before loading up the car with purchases. This not so efficient wagon is new to me. It was a bargain and I was short on time. Plus a car seat free with purchase. A lucky coincidence, I guess.
I have a little trouble with the new car seat, but finally manage to buckle everyone and start the car. I've decided to go to Texas, maybe Dallas or Corpus Christi or Austin or San Antonio. I don't know and I don't care. It'll be like a road trip that lasts 4 days.
We hit highway I-94 E on our way to Texas. It's been little more than an hour and we are driving toward Bismarck when I see the sign that says: "Entering North Dakota." It's only another 20 miles to get to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We can stop there. I just pulled over to feed Adrian and he is soundly asleep, but Laina will wake up eventually. I try to feed them once every hour and keep them a half hour apart. I glance at the dashboard; it says that it's 11 already. We can make it to the park and then stop for the night.
As I drive on autopilot, my mind is free to wander and worry. I tackle my next problem, a job. I know that the pack money will only go so far. It's only a matter of time. I tie myself in circles trying to find a solution. At least I'm not a minor anymore. I won't be picky. I'll take a job anywhere, I'll do it. Even so I still have no idea what I can do with the kids while I'm working. I know daycare isn't the best idea. Ugh!
I focus on the road again and drive into the parking lot in front of the park. The ticket booth is on and the sign reads:
"Camping - $5"
I decide I can just park the car and slip through the fence in wolf form. My eyes are perfect for night vision and I scan the area carefully. The guard is fast asleep in the tollbooth. Could they make this any easier?
Apparently they can because there is a Suki sized hole in the fence. I carry Laina and Adrian by turns in my mouth. It's slow going. On the bright side, my wolf form bears the sleep deprivation much better. I was afraid of falling asleep at the wheel earlier. I sniff around and find an empty dugout den. It looks so warm and safe. I can't remember the last time I slept a full night. Maybe when I first came to the wildlife center? I curl up around my babies and slip into welcoming slumber.
A/N: Sorry!!! I realise its been a month since the last chapter, and i'm really sorry. Last Friday was the last day of school for me and it was so hectic b/c everyone was trying to asign their projects last minute b/c of swine flu and this is the first chance i had to type this chapter even though i had it for a while. I still didn't make it over 3 reviews, but don't get me wrong. I would like to thank those who reviewed in chapter 10:
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Thank you so much!!! Now that it's summer my goal is to post a chapter a week for any of my stories. But i will probably be a little unpredictable. Review and make my day, i'll update faster. Can i pls have 4? Please? : )
