Maiden of the Wolves Chapter 25
That evening as August brushed her teeth she heard a soft knock on the bathroom door and called a muffled "Come in" as Sam poked his head in. Once she finished her nightly routine she turned as he closed the bathroom door and leaned up against it. "I know this is kind of awkward but this is pretty much the only place we can discuss things privately without the rest of the pack storming in or listening. I just wanted to let you know that I called the school and they weren't willing to listen to reason about accepting you. Turns out your homeroom teacher is a member of the Council by the name of Tokala. He's known for going against everything that the younger generations propose for the tribe. He also is the only enemy of my family in the history of tribal relations. Something tells me he knew you were going to be there today. So that's why I've made the decision to pull you out of public high school and have asked Billy to homeschool you on the ways of our tribe and information that will be much more important for you to learn than what they teach you in regular education. I'm sorry that you had to put through everything that happened at school today and I promise you it will never happen again."
August stood rigid as the shock of being pulled out of school altogether washed over her. She never knew anyone who was homeschooled before, let alone anyone from the tribe. Sam watched her closely for her reaction waiting patiently with his arms crossed against his chest. He knew it was an extreme move pulling his 17 year old mate out of regular school with peers her own age, but knew that now Tokala had spotted her, he would make her life a living hell if she ever went back. The school had been less than understanding when it came to Sam's word against a tribal elder. He might've had a lot of pull due to being a Protector, but there were a few people who could overrule him when it came to tribal matters. He watched as August nodded and gave him a small smile making him breathe a sigh of relief. "I never liked that place anyways…" She mumbled as Sam took her hands and pulled her to him dropping a small kiss on the top of her head. "What'd I say earlier today, August Uley?" He stated giving her a firm yet understanding look. August blinked momentarily as she tried to wrack her brain for the answer that he was looking for. Sam sighed once again before turning his lips up in a slight smile that really looked more like a grimace. "I said don't worry. So that's what I need you to do. These things are out of your control right now. You need to just carry on and stay strong. Not just for yourself, but for the pack too. If they see you fall apart, there's going to be chaos." He said as he raised his eyebrows at her. August huffed in annoyance at him using the Alpha card on her right now but she knew he meant well and was right about things going to hell if the pack caught her being depressed about not going to school.
Sam's expression softened as he took in his mate's slumped posture and stiffness. He could tell she wasn't all that happy about him taking away her choice of going to school, but knew that it was for the best. His mate was a strong girl and he knew she would pull through just fine. Lifting her chin up he closed his eyes and nuzzled her nose with his before kissing her softly making them both melt into each other. "You start tomorrow at 9 a.m. with Billy. I'll be driving you over there after we get the rest of the pack up to the high school. Please understand that I only want what's best for you. Your safety is my number one concern right now and you being homeschooled is the best plan I can come up with right now. Please don't make me get down on my knees and beg for you to do this for me…" He whined making her giggle and wrap her arms around his waist. "Alright I'll do it. You win." Sam smiled happily before placing soft wet kisses all over her face and finally blowing a wet raspberry on her cheek making her shriek with laughter as she tried and failed to get him off of her. "Thank you Thank you Thank you, baby girl! Come on, let's go tell the others!" Before August had time to process anything, she was being scooped up and thrown over her Alpha mate's shoulder who ran to the living room and proceeded to drop her unceremoniously onto the rest of the pack's laps as they lounged on the couch. Snuggling into her mate's, she drifted off to sleep dreaming of the new adventure that she'd be starting under the supervision of the Chief himself, the great Billy Black.