I'm not gonna lie… I felt a little depressed when I got on and only one person had commented. Thanks TRDancer!!! Was the last chapter really that bad? Hopefully this one's better. . .

Chapter 67

The first couple weeks of human life were more depressing than I thought they were. I felt so defenseless and cold. I experienced not being able to open a pickle jar for the first time in almost a year. You should have seen the look on Kaase's face when I told him I needed his help, he didn't gloat but I could tell he was happy he was stronger than me now. The knowledge that this is what I wanted and that Kaase would always be there for me kept me going. I had my engagement ring heavy on my left hand to prove Kaase's love now.

The lethargic feeling and headaches slowly left after I became more used to my new body. It was almost like I never was a wolf now but I knew I would never forget it. It would always be a small part of me.

Seth and my mom were ecstatic when I told them the good news. My mom started crying and Seth congratulated me. He told me he would miss running with me but he was happy I was where I wanted now. I couldn't believe how much I missed my pack. They had truly become a family to me. Sure I spent time with them but there is something special about being connected through thoughts. We were one wolf then, not multiple people.

The first day after our engagement and my first day of humanity Kaase excitedly called his family to tell them the good news. Kaase said they were excited but I had no idea if he was telling the truth or not. I found out when I got a call one Thursday after noon about two weeks into my new human life.

"Hello is Leah there?" An older woman asked when I picked up the phone.

I hated when people did that, I was the only one who lived here. "This is her. May I ask who this is?"

"This is Anna, Kaase's mom." The voice said.

"Oh hi!" I greeted cheerfully, fighting for her approval. "How are you doing?"

"Oh I'm alright." She laughed, "I just feel like I've barely met you and now you're marrying Kaase. This weekend we're having a baanket making party and we were wondering if you wanted to come join us."

"I'd love to," I replied brightly, "but what's baanket?"

She chuckled, "Oh sorry, you've probably never heard of it before. It's a Dutch desert we serve around Christmas and Easter. I have some nieces I was going to teach and I decided I would invite you and Jennifer, Dale's fiancé, since you both don't know how."

I could tell she was doing a huge act of kindness here. They were trying to accept me by teaching me their culture, I couldn't let them down. "Sounds like fun, I'll be there."

"Ok it'll be at my house Saturday and Sunday. Come around noon, we'll see you then!" She hung up the phone before I could say goodbye. Well we were getting somewhere at least.

Kaase was excited when I told him my plans for this weekend. "I'm glad you get to spend some time with them." He wrapped his arms around me. "And I'm also happy you're learning to make baanket," He grinned, a sparkle in his eyes. "it's my favorite."

"Well I'll be sure to learn it well." I laughed. "Don't you know how to make it?"

He laughed, oops. "No, making baanket is a woman thing. They wouldn't teach me even if I asked. Actually, if I did, they'd probably think I was gay." He laughed again.

"Oh," I felt my face getting red. "oops."

"Don't worry, you didn't know." He tucked one of my stray hairs behind my ear.

"Why does it take two days though? It doesn't take that long to cook does it?"

"No," He shrugged, "if you want to make baanket the right way you have to let the dough rest over night or something like that."

"Well I guess I'll find out," I smiled. "You have any idea which cousins will be there?"

He laughed again, "Probably Angie, Cindy, and Melissa, they're all 15."

I paused, "Wow this is going to be fun." I rolled my eyes.

"Oh I'm sure it won't be that bad." He hugged me tighter. I sighed, resting my head against his chest. My headaches had returned for some reason. I had finally gotten over it too, or at least I thought. Kaase's warm chest heated my face and soothed the pain, I guess it isn't all that bad.

Baanket is absolutely amazing! I love it! I learned how to make it over Christmas break from my aunt because my mom doesn't know how to make it, she's not Dutch, lol. Please comment!!