I know this chapter is up faster than I said it was and I just wanted to tell you not to expect it all the time because I have school starting back up on Tuesday. With finals I'll pry get it posted every other week like I said.
I appreciate the reviews they mean a lot to me, I would still like more of them though. Before I post the next chapter I want at least 20 reviews. I know I am blackmailing but oh well. :-)-
Just a quick note any thing in between * is the mental links that the pack shares where they can communicate with each other. When the writing is in italics it's a dream or the persons thoughts, or memories.
Well I will let you read the story. I hope you enjoy this new chapter.
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Entering the waiting room Vivian saw that the door to the small room where the person changing was held was closed. The scent of Sophia's change mingled with Matt's worry emitted from behind the door. Sherman just sat down and pulled out a National Enquirer.
Glancing around the room Vivian saw sitting in the corner a steel gray wolf. Seeing the leaves still clinging to his fur and the mud splattered paws she just shook her head. *When you borrowed my car you left your gym bag in there. Go get changed.*
Watching her son trot off down the hall. Sitting down next to Sherman she read the cover of his magazine. "An Alien Abducted Me," Vivian read out loud. "Why on earth would you read that garbage?" Vivian questioned the keeper. It surprised her that someone of his status and knowledge would even bother with something that idiotic.
"Sometimes these crazy stories might not be all fiction. Is it that hard to believe there are aliens when you can shift into a wolf?" Sherman retorted with an amused look on his face.
Vivian knew this was going to be a long night. Between the problem of Sophia changing and listening to the pack's keeper's smug remarks throughout the night.
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John wearily opened his cabin door. It had been a very long day he thought as he shut the door. First he had been kidnapped by the idiot, then injected with the blood of the white wolf when that guy did the transfusion. For some odd reason he had felt an attachment to her. He didn't even know how he knew that the wolf was a female. Maybe he should listen to the advice that Sherman and almost everyone of the town had gave him and leave this weird town. It seemed that he was being affected by the bizarreness and it some things didn't seem that strange anymore.
Getting ready for bed he pulled the cover up and got in. Right before he was about ready to sink into deep sleep he heard something creep into the room.
Reaching for his gun he realized that it was the white wolf. Why had it followed him home, he wondered. He had just wanted to save it from Tyler not become it's best friend.
Suddenly the wolf's body began to shift into a form he knew very well. "Ruby," he whispered not believing that the wolf had shifted into his love.
"Yes John it's me," stated Ruby in her gentle voice. She grabbed a blanket to wrap her nude body in. Standing up John quickly kissed her and pulling away grasped her bare arms.
"Where have you been? How on earth did you do that?" questioned John as he realized that Ruby standing there with her long dark hair cascading down her shoulders was the white wolf.
"John," Ruby began knowing that telling him her history could end any relationship she wished to have with John. "The towns name of Wolf Lake has a reason why it's called wolf. Most of the people of the town are a member of the pack, meaning that most of the town can shape shift into a wolf."
Ruby nervously explained her importance as white wolf and other things about the pack. While telling her story she tried to read John's face but it was expressionless. "Even through all of these complications. I never stopped loving you," she concluded.
After an uncomfortable pause Ruby tensely pleaded, "John please say something, anything." Close to tears Ruby waited for his reply knowing that one of her worst fears could happen. Being the white wolf had at first been a blessing had lately become a almost a curse what with Tyler being after her and being taken from the man she loved. Now she was finally reunited with him and it could keep him from him still.
Watching John's facial expressions she became even more worried. His face showed fear and pain, waiting for him to say the worst she closed her eyes blinking back tears. Listening to the silence she realized what she feared was not said.
Looking quickly up she John lean over, doubling over in pain. She quickly helped him back to the bed and laid him back. The sweat dripping from his forehead and down his bare chest.
She saw his eyes shifting to the amber color of the wolf and his body already going along with the change. Shock registered on her face never before had anyone ever made the change at his age. Although he was only twenty-seven there was still a gap of ten years between him and the last of the changes. What if the blood transfusion had caused this, her blood might bring about the demise of the only person she wanted as her mate!
The change seemed to be going quickly and she couldn't risk telling anyone until he made a complete change. There would be to many questions and risks from the rest of the pack.
Ruby went and got a damp rag and laid in on his forehead to try to cool him down and make him comfortable. Already silver fur was showing in patches and his bones started to shift to his new form. All that she could do was wait and pray to the moon that he would pull through.
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Vivian looked at her watch stifling a yawn. She had been here for nearly six hours and no progress had occurred at all. If this kept up and she still didn't make any progress throughout the next two days she would hate to do what was necessary. Even the last one, Sarah had made more progress than this when she was first brought in. That really bothered Vivian, knowing that Willard had been preparing to do when that girl had completed her change, and Sophia wasn't making any progress at all.
Looking over at her son sitting across from her with his tousled hair and clad in old sweats and a t-shirt. He finally seemed to be dozing now but before that he had been sitting alertly hoping for progress. She wondered what exactly his feelings were for Sophia. Were they ones of worry over a close friend, or did they run deeper. Were they of a blooming love and a concern of a mate. Vivian knew Luke's record with the girls of the pack. She knew that he usually ran with the blonde bimbo. When Vivian had met her she had disliked her, sensing that Presley's so called feelings were probably that of craving of power. She knew that Presley dreamed of one day being the alpha's mate and the female alpha.
Vivian was quickly shaken from her thoughts as a scream pierced the air. It was coming from the room and held the pain that Sophia was going through. Luke rushed to the door but Sherman quickly stopped him.
"Do you really think that is such a great idea pup," Sherman stated blocking the doorway. "You know Matt won't be welcoming you in with open arms."
Knowing that what the keeper said was true Luke sat down in a seat close to the doors. The agony of Sophia's scream striking him to his bones.
"We have to do something Sherman," commented Vivian walking towards the door. "I know," commented Sherman. "I want to go in there alone with her for a few minutes first though."
Nodding her head in agreement Vivian looked over at her son who's head was cradled in his hands. She knew that he realized what was about to happen. "I want to be alone with her after you if you don't mind Sherman," Luke spoke up from his seat.
"Yes," stated Sherman although with what he was planning Luke would not have to say his good-byes just yet. Opening the door he walked into the tiny room. Laying on the bed was Sophia twitching and moaning. Next to her was Matt sitting in a chair.
"Why did this have to happen Sherman," muttered Matt as he watched his daughter. "She was suppose to be able to leave this town and have a normal life, not be trapped here with the pack."
"I know Matt," stated Sherman calmly. "I have told you plenty of times that her destiny was held with in the pack. Why don't you have a cup of coffee out in the waiting room. I'll watch over her while you are out in the waiting room. I will watch over her while you are out for the little bit," he suggested.
Matt slowly stood up, "OK, but I'll be back in a few minutes," walking him to the door. It would only take a few minutes for Sherman to do the ritual. Locking the door he pulled out the crystal from his pocket. Going over to Sophia and laid it just below her neck where her locket rested. Taking that off he laid the locket on the small table next to the bed.
Quietly speaking the chant that had not been uttered for the last 300 years before. The crystal began to glow a yellow glow and Sophia became still. The crystal would allow Sophia to change without her human form holding back the wolf.
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Sophia was walking in the woods of Wolf Lake. Glancing around she saw many wolves prowling around. She knew that these were the members of the pack, even some from the past that were not around anymore.
Sitting down on a rock Sophia felt an aching rip through her body which was getting worse. Looking around all she could see was the fur of the pack. They all seemed to blend together as her headache became more intense. Tears began to well up in the corners or her eyes. She was about to collapse from the pain when it suddenly stopped.
Looking to the pack she was as they separated leading a path into the woods. From out of the woods stepped a wolf. Walking noble and proud she came from the wolves past the others and stood in front of Sophia.
The wolf stared into Sophia's eyes and Sophia peered back into hers. An understanding seemed to happen between the two. The wolf nodded and Sophia slowly nodded back. With in the blink of an eye the wolf was gone.
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Sherman watched as Sophia's once still body started to twist again. He watched as Sophia's pale skin shifted into her wolf pet then back to her pale skin again. Quickly he grabbed the crystal, hiding it back in it's bag and into his pocket.
Walking over to the door he unlocked it and the the worried stricken people in the waiting room what they had longed to hear. "Sophia has made her change. She is now a member of the pack and is asleep right now."
While Matt and Luke gathered into the room where Sophia slept, Sherman walked out of the waiting room with a smirk on his face. Even though he had only seen Sophia's coat for a few moments he knew that his predictions were right and he was glad he had used the ritual.
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Matt walked into the room where Sophia was now sleeping. A calm peaceful expression replaced the one of pain. Turning he saw Luke step into the doorway. A small growl came from the back of his throat but he still gave him a nod of approval to state he could come in.
Slowly sitting down Luke sat on the other side of Sophia. He was extremely glad that everything had turned out all right. Now he just had to tell her how he really felt about her.
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After the rough night that most of the pack did not know about, they were back to their routine of everyday. Matt was back at work, Vivian was in her office, Sophia was resting in her room after her terrible night. Only Luke wasn't where he was suppose to be. Presley was pissed at his absence from school, no one knew where he was. If anyone knew they would realize his true feelings as he sat alone in the woods still thinking about the last events.
The pack could sense the two added members in the telepathic connection each member had. The pack did not know who they were, or the powerfulness. They also did not know the greatness that the one addition possessed.