Chapter 354:
“I love you too, honey. I’m already missing you. You should visit more often, okay?”
“Yes, Mom.”
“Go to bed, you need to wake up early so you can get there in time. And remember, you are the best thing that ever happened to me.”
“I will. Goodnight.” I said, planting a kiss on her head and inhaling her scent before walking into my bedroom.
Aurora
“Can you turn down the AC a bit? I’m feeling a little cold,” I told the driver, rubbing my palms together to generate some warmth as goosebumps crept up my skin.
Once the air conditioning was adjusted, I rested my head on the window, enjoying the smooth ride while my thoughts wandered back to my parents’ pack. I missed them.
I wished I didn’t have to leave them so soon. But I had to visit my mates, as I had already stayed longer than the days I had initially planned.
I twirled my fingers around my hair idly as boredom settled in. A smile crept onto my lips as memories of the past few days filled my mind.
I had such a great time with my parents and Eve. My dad and I went hunting and camping in the woods for three days after the party. I missed that experience.
He taught me how to survive alone in the wild, just in case of danger. I learned how to make fire using dry sticks and sharp rocks when there was no lighter or matches available. He showed me how to avoid wild animals and keep myself safe, so I wouldn’t end up as their meal.
He also taught me how to climb trees, ride horses, and build a treehouse as a form of shelter. With his vast knowledge, I learned what to eat if my food supplies ran out. I discovered how to fish with a long, sharp stick and a net, and how to survive on small rodents and vegetables to stay alive.
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The most important lesson was how to lead a pack, whether I was with my mates or alone. I cherished every moment of it.
My mother, on the other hand, taught me a variety of culinary skills, from baking to preparing a wide range of dishes. She read me bedtime stories, never once making me feel like I had outgrown them, especially since Valerie never read any to me.
She taught me lessons on homemaking, how to manage my household, how to strengthen my relationship with my partners, and how to forgive.
When we were finished, my father, my mother, and I shifted under the full moon and ran into the woods, filling the air with the powerful sound of our howls.
I felt loved again. I felt important.
Despite the excitement of starting a family with the triplets, I was grateful to have another family that loved me unconditionally.
Eve and I spent the remaining days playing games and chatting. She told me everything that happened in the pack from the day I left until the day I returned.
On the day before I was to leave, Eve and I spent time with Nathalia, keeping her company even though she wasn’t physically there. We talked to her as if she could hear us, leaving food and drinks on her grave. We ate in silence and then beautified her resting place with fresh flowers.
On my last day, I spent time alone, reflecting on my past and how far I had come.
“Ahh!” I screamed as the car sped up, making me lose my balance. I hit my head on the leather chair in front of me.
