I don't know anything about Sophia's mother so I made a life for her...the usual disclaimers apply....i can't afford to own WL I'm a full time college students and textbooks are a killer...so I'm just borrowing the characters.
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Chapter Four
Sophia breathe in the air around her. It wasn't Wolf Lake air, this belonged solely to her and no one would be here to bother her about the pack or her choices while she hiked to the cabin. She had her father drop her off at secret path just so she could enjoy the beauty of this in peace. Through out the entire morning he was determined to change her mind about Luke and her decision to join the pack as his mate. As if anyone could change her mind about this, she wanted Luke and nothing he could say would change that. Though she did take his warning about challenging a male wolf into consideration but she didn't think I'd be so bad being claimed by Luke even if he was a little forceful about it...she might enjoy it.
Looking around Sophia was happy, everything was going as planned and now she would be able to enjoy some quiet time in the beauty that was her land. The land originally belonged to her grandfather, it was purchased by his father for him as a place to relax. It was because this cottage her mother decided to visit Wolf Lake a neighboring town and she met his father. Her fascination with the beauty of wolves drove her to explore the small town and land named for her favorite animal. So she cherished this land as it was a means to her creation.
The road to the top of the hill and parts of the mountain belonged to her. It was the ideal place to get away and think. It held good memories of her mother, the one time her mother brought her up here was during the pack political battle on the hill before Willard Cates took over. This was the last place her mother spend time with her before she died, so it was more than special it was sacred.
She wouldn't have to worry about the pack here, no one knew of its existence. No one knew anything about her mother or the position she held among the Seattle elite, otherwise they would have known this was only a small part of her inheritance. Her great grandfather was a prime investor in several small companies in the 50's that were now multimillion dollar companies. His money was willed to his three grandchildren after his son died two years before she born. Her mother Maria was granted the cabin, a huge trust and various stocks in the many companies. Her uncle Michael was granted the land in Florence her great grandmother was born on, a trust and stock as well. He lived in Florence happily with his wife and four children, he was the one who sent her the application for the university. Her uncle Anthony was the oldest and inherited the company and all the remaining stocks. He was in charge of Sophia's inheritance until she turned 18, which really wasn't a problem for her considering all she had to do was ask for any amount of money and he provided it for her five minutes after her request.
She could just imagine what the kids on the hill would think if they knew. They wouldn't believe it because she worked at the lodge dinner but she only did that to keep her busy being different and having no one to really hang out with a girl had to keep busy homework didn't fill up enough time and cleaning the house couldn't be done every day. Besides her father asked her to keep it a secret and she was presently reaping from the benefits of that secret. If anyone knew she was here they would send someone to-
Her train of thought was interrupted by the sound of rustling leaves behind her, "Whoever is there you're trespassing on private property!" Turning towards the sound she wasn't shocked to see a wolf, she expected her father might pull something like this but she didn't expect to see Ruby Cates. "You look terrible, Ruby. Come on let's get you to the cabin and cleaned up." Sophia started towards the cabin but stopped when she realized Ruby wasn't following her, "My dad's not at the cabin you'll be safe. Safer than you would be in these woods." Sophia turned and started again not turning to see Ruby was following her. When the cabin was in sight she quickly rushed towards it and shuttled in Ruby behind her. "Would you like to eat or shower first?" She asked her back towards Ruby as she bolted the door.
"Eat, please." Ruby's alto voice replied quietly. Sophia quickly removed the two sandwiches from her bag and handed them to Ruby.
"I'll make sure all the utilities are running fine then I'll run you bath upstairs in the guest bath and grab some of my clean clothes for you to use. Lucky for you I just bought a whole set of knew cotton underwear for you to keep...hopefully they fit." Sophia said taking off the backpack, "Go up stairs the first door on the right when you're done. You'll be using that room as long as you are my guest."
"Your dad?" Ruby asked as she devoured the Roast beef sandwich in front of her. "You flipped. Why are you here?"
"An agreement with Dad and he won't be coming back up here. I'll be taking the trooper back into Wolf Lake but before I do that I'll get more supplies for you."
"Why are you doing this?"
"Us whites have to stick together, we are very rare you know." Sophia answered her before starting towards the back of the cabin leaving a confused Ruby to stare after her. A few minutes later footsteps alerted her to Sophia's return, "Eat." Sophia ordered as she passed her picking up two black suitcases on her way and went up the stairs. Ruby heard a door open and close before she finished her first sandwich and started in on her second. She heard water running upstairs and heard Sophia leave one room and enter another, "After your bath do you mind helping me set up the cabin?"
'No.' Ruby answered mentally unable to speak with a mouth full of sandwich between the two rooms and Ruby heard the water shut off and Sophia started down the stairs. "I gotta call my dad and let him know I got to the cabin safely. It'll be a quick call and then we can talk. I have some question if you don't mind answering them."
"I don't mind I have a few questions of my own." Ruby answered as she stood and headed up the stairs, "First door on the right, right?"
"Yeah." Sophia called before heading over to the phone and dialing, "Hello Dad. I got here safely." She was quiet for a while. "No, I don't want to talk to him." Short silence again, "Yes, everything works fine. Ran a bath the hot water works fine." Another bout of silence, "I don't want to talk to Luke, Dad. I told him I'd talk to him Thursday." Silence again before Sophia screamed, "I know you didn't just snatch the phone from my Dad. I said Thursday...No, I'm not...Don't take that tone...I don't care!...Luke, please try to understand I need time to think alone and a person can't be alone there...no. Forget it! I'm hanging up." The phone slammed in the cradle and Sophia stomped back into the entrance way grumbling about stupid malesand picked up a the plastic grocery bags. "Next time you want to listen in on my conversation, Ruby, just stay in the room." She called up the stairs before she started back to the kitchen. Her only answer was the door slamming upstairs.
Sophia entered the kitchen and as disgusted by the mess but then again it had been a year since her or her father went up to the cabin. Opening one of the heavier shopping bags she pulled out the Fantasik, Comet, Brillo and a bag of assorted sponges. Turning on the sink she let it run for a while corking the drain and letting it fill with water. She poured the Comet and sprayed Fantasik everywhere before she started to clean.
Cleaning helped her think whether it was the tables at the lodge or her house she was most inspired when she was doing something productive and cleaning was the easiest thing to do. Now she needed to think about how to approach her objective - Luke. Her original plan was to go to Luke's last class on Thursday and then go to his house with him drop of his car back a bag and drive him to the cabin in her trooper but with Ruby staying here that wouldn't work. She didn't want to be just a romp in the public woods on the hill where anyone or wolf could just watch. Maybe Ruby would be able to help her re think her plans. Nobody knew but before Ruby escaped from Wolf Lake she use to baby-sit Sophia and they use to talk. Ruby paid her the greatest of compliments she told her never to give up because she knew she was going to be something special. Now if Ruby would only come out of the bath so she can ask-
"Ask me what?" Ruby asked from behind her startling Sophia, "You were broadcasting your thoughts."
"What to do about your brother?" Sophia asked tossing a wet sponge to Ruby, most of the kitchen was cleaned but it would work faster if two people would work at it.
"I'm the wrong person to ask for romantic advice. I married a wolf I hate to protect the man I love."
"Who is absolutely miserable without you." Sophia informed her turning to face Ruby, "John talks to me, he considers me a friend of sorts. He told me he could never be happy again without you. I think if you told him he would take this well."
Ruby's eyes tears as she smiled at Sophia, "Thank you. I needed to hear that even if I can't do anything about it. Vivian would kill him if she even suspected."
"Then we need to figure out a way to make him part of the pack or at least under pack protection."
"He's human he wouldn't be able to survive any attack from them. The only way to do that is for me to marry him but I can't they'd kill him before we got to the alter. I'm a white you understand what that means to the pack don't you?" Ruby asked uncertain of how much Sophia really knew.
"My father explained it to me," Sophia answered quickly it wasn't a topic she wanted to discuss. "Sherman's human and he's part of the pack."
"He's our Keeper, John isn't."
Sophia smiled wickedly, "But that doesn't mean he couldn't be. After all Sherman had to be chosen by the previous keeper, no one really knows how that process works but we know Sherman isn't the first keeper. He's not that old but he's old enough to start training an heir or another keeper....early retirement you know."
Ruby smiled, "Then let's clean house we are expecting a gentleman caller."
Sophia smiled, she wanted everything to be perfect for Ruby and John, they deserve it and maybe they could help make everything perfect for her and Luke.
For the people who reveiwed thank you for the reviews, I'm glad you are enjoying this story.
Chapter Four
Sophia breathe in the air around her. It wasn't Wolf Lake air, this belonged solely to her and no one would be here to bother her about the pack or her choices while she hiked to the cabin. She had her father drop her off at secret path just so she could enjoy the beauty of this in peace. Through out the entire morning he was determined to change her mind about Luke and her decision to join the pack as his mate. As if anyone could change her mind about this, she wanted Luke and nothing he could say would change that. Though she did take his warning about challenging a male wolf into consideration but she didn't think I'd be so bad being claimed by Luke even if he was a little forceful about it...she might enjoy it.
Looking around Sophia was happy, everything was going as planned and now she would be able to enjoy some quiet time in the beauty that was her land. The land originally belonged to her grandfather, it was purchased by his father for him as a place to relax. It was because this cottage her mother decided to visit Wolf Lake a neighboring town and she met his father. Her fascination with the beauty of wolves drove her to explore the small town and land named for her favorite animal. So she cherished this land as it was a means to her creation.
The road to the top of the hill and parts of the mountain belonged to her. It was the ideal place to get away and think. It held good memories of her mother, the one time her mother brought her up here was during the pack political battle on the hill before Willard Cates took over. This was the last place her mother spend time with her before she died, so it was more than special it was sacred.
She wouldn't have to worry about the pack here, no one knew of its existence. No one knew anything about her mother or the position she held among the Seattle elite, otherwise they would have known this was only a small part of her inheritance. Her great grandfather was a prime investor in several small companies in the 50's that were now multimillion dollar companies. His money was willed to his three grandchildren after his son died two years before she born. Her mother Maria was granted the cabin, a huge trust and various stocks in the many companies. Her uncle Michael was granted the land in Florence her great grandmother was born on, a trust and stock as well. He lived in Florence happily with his wife and four children, he was the one who sent her the application for the university. Her uncle Anthony was the oldest and inherited the company and all the remaining stocks. He was in charge of Sophia's inheritance until she turned 18, which really wasn't a problem for her considering all she had to do was ask for any amount of money and he provided it for her five minutes after her request.
She could just imagine what the kids on the hill would think if they knew. They wouldn't believe it because she worked at the lodge dinner but she only did that to keep her busy being different and having no one to really hang out with a girl had to keep busy homework didn't fill up enough time and cleaning the house couldn't be done every day. Besides her father asked her to keep it a secret and she was presently reaping from the benefits of that secret. If anyone knew she was here they would send someone to-
Her train of thought was interrupted by the sound of rustling leaves behind her, "Whoever is there you're trespassing on private property!" Turning towards the sound she wasn't shocked to see a wolf, she expected her father might pull something like this but she didn't expect to see Ruby Cates. "You look terrible, Ruby. Come on let's get you to the cabin and cleaned up." Sophia started towards the cabin but stopped when she realized Ruby wasn't following her, "My dad's not at the cabin you'll be safe. Safer than you would be in these woods." Sophia turned and started again not turning to see Ruby was following her. When the cabin was in sight she quickly rushed towards it and shuttled in Ruby behind her. "Would you like to eat or shower first?" She asked her back towards Ruby as she bolted the door.
"Eat, please." Ruby's alto voice replied quietly. Sophia quickly removed the two sandwiches from her bag and handed them to Ruby.
"I'll make sure all the utilities are running fine then I'll run you bath upstairs in the guest bath and grab some of my clean clothes for you to use. Lucky for you I just bought a whole set of knew cotton underwear for you to keep...hopefully they fit." Sophia said taking off the backpack, "Go up stairs the first door on the right when you're done. You'll be using that room as long as you are my guest."
"Your dad?" Ruby asked as she devoured the Roast beef sandwich in front of her. "You flipped. Why are you here?"
"An agreement with Dad and he won't be coming back up here. I'll be taking the trooper back into Wolf Lake but before I do that I'll get more supplies for you."
"Why are you doing this?"
"Us whites have to stick together, we are very rare you know." Sophia answered her before starting towards the back of the cabin leaving a confused Ruby to stare after her. A few minutes later footsteps alerted her to Sophia's return, "Eat." Sophia ordered as she passed her picking up two black suitcases on her way and went up the stairs. Ruby heard a door open and close before she finished her first sandwich and started in on her second. She heard water running upstairs and heard Sophia leave one room and enter another, "After your bath do you mind helping me set up the cabin?"
'No.' Ruby answered mentally unable to speak with a mouth full of sandwich between the two rooms and Ruby heard the water shut off and Sophia started down the stairs. "I gotta call my dad and let him know I got to the cabin safely. It'll be a quick call and then we can talk. I have some question if you don't mind answering them."
"I don't mind I have a few questions of my own." Ruby answered as she stood and headed up the stairs, "First door on the right, right?"
"Yeah." Sophia called before heading over to the phone and dialing, "Hello Dad. I got here safely." She was quiet for a while. "No, I don't want to talk to him." Short silence again, "Yes, everything works fine. Ran a bath the hot water works fine." Another bout of silence, "I don't want to talk to Luke, Dad. I told him I'd talk to him Thursday." Silence again before Sophia screamed, "I know you didn't just snatch the phone from my Dad. I said Thursday...No, I'm not...Don't take that tone...I don't care!...Luke, please try to understand I need time to think alone and a person can't be alone there...no. Forget it! I'm hanging up." The phone slammed in the cradle and Sophia stomped back into the entrance way grumbling about stupid malesand picked up a the plastic grocery bags. "Next time you want to listen in on my conversation, Ruby, just stay in the room." She called up the stairs before she started back to the kitchen. Her only answer was the door slamming upstairs.
Sophia entered the kitchen and as disgusted by the mess but then again it had been a year since her or her father went up to the cabin. Opening one of the heavier shopping bags she pulled out the Fantasik, Comet, Brillo and a bag of assorted sponges. Turning on the sink she let it run for a while corking the drain and letting it fill with water. She poured the Comet and sprayed Fantasik everywhere before she started to clean.
Cleaning helped her think whether it was the tables at the lodge or her house she was most inspired when she was doing something productive and cleaning was the easiest thing to do. Now she needed to think about how to approach her objective - Luke. Her original plan was to go to Luke's last class on Thursday and then go to his house with him drop of his car back a bag and drive him to the cabin in her trooper but with Ruby staying here that wouldn't work. She didn't want to be just a romp in the public woods on the hill where anyone or wolf could just watch. Maybe Ruby would be able to help her re think her plans. Nobody knew but before Ruby escaped from Wolf Lake she use to baby-sit Sophia and they use to talk. Ruby paid her the greatest of compliments she told her never to give up because she knew she was going to be something special. Now if Ruby would only come out of the bath so she can ask-
"Ask me what?" Ruby asked from behind her startling Sophia, "You were broadcasting your thoughts."
"What to do about your brother?" Sophia asked tossing a wet sponge to Ruby, most of the kitchen was cleaned but it would work faster if two people would work at it.
"I'm the wrong person to ask for romantic advice. I married a wolf I hate to protect the man I love."
"Who is absolutely miserable without you." Sophia informed her turning to face Ruby, "John talks to me, he considers me a friend of sorts. He told me he could never be happy again without you. I think if you told him he would take this well."
Ruby's eyes tears as she smiled at Sophia, "Thank you. I needed to hear that even if I can't do anything about it. Vivian would kill him if she even suspected."
"Then we need to figure out a way to make him part of the pack or at least under pack protection."
"He's human he wouldn't be able to survive any attack from them. The only way to do that is for me to marry him but I can't they'd kill him before we got to the alter. I'm a white you understand what that means to the pack don't you?" Ruby asked uncertain of how much Sophia really knew.
"My father explained it to me," Sophia answered quickly it wasn't a topic she wanted to discuss. "Sherman's human and he's part of the pack."
"He's our Keeper, John isn't."
Sophia smiled wickedly, "But that doesn't mean he couldn't be. After all Sherman had to be chosen by the previous keeper, no one really knows how that process works but we know Sherman isn't the first keeper. He's not that old but he's old enough to start training an heir or another keeper....early retirement you know."
Ruby smiled, "Then let's clean house we are expecting a gentleman caller."
Sophia smiled, she wanted everything to be perfect for Ruby and John, they deserve it and maybe they could help make everything perfect for her and Luke.