Chapter 12 New Wolves

I got back home just before an abundant amount of wolves came flooding through the front door. Many were sick or injured. I spotted Danny and Logan among the crowd. Danny was holding the girl and child from the vision. So my vision was right. I ran over to them "Is everyone okay?" I asked hoping no one got hurt because of my vision. Logan nodded "Yeah angel we're all good you should head upstairs while we get these folks settled." he told me. I wanted to stay and help but I felt compelled to listen to him. I nodded and gave him a peck on the cheek "See you later." I mumbled before making my way upstairs. Once I got upstairs I placed the flowers on the nightstand.

I should probably shower after having fallen asleep in the woods. I walked into the washroom and caught my reflection in the mirror. My hair was full of twigs and leaves and also a singular flower that had placed itself by my ear. I decided to let it slide no use in worrying about how a flower got into my hair. I gently took out the flower and then started the shower. I can't remember exactly how long I sat in the hot water for as it was the cold water that brought me back from my little bubble. I quickly turned the shower off and jumped out. I wrapped the towel around myself then walked out to get dressed. I jumped spotting Logan on the bed. I turned to him "Holy crap Logan how long have you just been sitting there?" I ask a little nervous as I was just about to change. I know that he's my mate but I still don't feel completely comfortable changing in front of him. Logan just sat there looking at the flowers "Who gave you these?" he asked his voice was low almost upset. I shrugged "I got them in a little clearing earlier why?" I asked confused as to why some flowers would upset him.

He huffed then laid down on the bed. I grabbed some pajamas then went back to the washroom. When I came back out I noticed the flowers were no longer on the nightstand. I walked over to Logan "Hey where did my flowers go?" I asked gently. He growled "Garbage." then looked at the garbage can. I looked at him confused "Are you mad at me?" I questioned. Logan shook his head "No, not at you... Eva, they had another male's scent coming from them. Who gave them to you?" he interrogated me. I tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear "I went out to clear my head, I fell asleep. When I woke up they were in my hand. I don't know who gave them to me." I told him honestly.

Logan almost sighed in relief then suddenly pulled me down onto the bed. He rolled over so I was stuck underneath him and he nuzzled his face into my hair. He let out a low rumble "Don't fall asleep in the woods anymore it's dangerous." he advised. I guess he isn't wrong I just never felt like I had been in danger out there. I gently stroked his arm to reassure him "I won't sleep in the woods anymore I promise." I assured him. He squeezed my waist a little tighter and then drifted off to sleep. I wonder why he's so worried about other guys being around me? [Because they could challenge him.] the voice said. Okay this voice was getting weirder by the day it wasn't my subconscious I was sure of that now, so what or who was it? [You may call me Cinder.] the voice replied. I liked that name and as much as Cinder could be a royal pain she didn't seem to hate me, so maybe she was just trying to help me out.

I sat in bed for a little just replaying the events of the past few days. The more I did it the more numb I started to feel towards the whole thing. It felt like the life I had before was a dream that none of it truly happened. I was snapped back when Cinder spoke [It would be best not to dwell on the past, no good will come from it.] she assured me. I sighed she was right, but should I be concerned that I was starting to lose all attachment to those I had loved? I know he was a hunter but his sons had still been my brothers, his wife had been my mother, and now they were nothing. I felt my eyelids grow heavy from the long day, I wonder why am I so tired lately... [Sleep little one we need our strength for what has yet to come.] Cinder lulled.

~Unknown P.O.V~

Elric had come back home earlier and seemed a little off even mom was concerned. He brought her into their room to talk away from prying ears. I looked over at my little brother he looked so much like Elric you would think he had been cloned. The raven black hair, the dimples when he gave a toothy grin, the way their brow furrowed when they concentrated, but most of all those piercing icy blue eyes that could see straight into your soul. No one out of the pack ever believed that he was my little brother, I guess that's to be expected since Elric is not my father. Though I am glad mom could be happy again and Elric is a good man and a great Alpha to our pack. He has always accepted me as his own which I am thankful for.

I was jerked from my thoughts as I heard mom squeal and giggle like a schoolgirl. I chuckled and shook my head I hope to find my soulmate just like they found each other. I hope it's soon but if not I hope to be as understanding as Elric and accept everything that may come with that bond. They finally left the room. I got up off the couch "Hey Pops when do we plan on telling the other packs that we are back?" I asked. We had been working for months to rebuild Elric's pack after the tragedy that had struck it years ago. He had lost everyone, all those he cared for. When he found me and mom he saved us even though he had nothing to spare. after a few years mom found out she was pregnant with Bry and we came back here.

First, we rebuilt the pack house then we rebuilt Elric's family home. We laid low collecting more pack members while Bry was growing up. Lately, we have been re-establishing our borders. All that was left was to tell the other packs that we were back. I waited for an answer. He smiled "We will be announcing our return very soon, at the Alpha ball to be precise." he grinned. I smiled this was the first time I would attend the ball. I would get to meet everyone else that was born with Alpha blood in their veins as well. I needed to burn off the energy coursing in me and Elric could see that. He nodded his head signaling I could go for a run. I bolted out the door practically shifting before I had even made it out of the house. I shook my snow-white fur and then began my run.