The king's Bosom

The village head assembled the people in a straight line, it seemed quirky because it was a different arrangement from the past transformation nights. Alex called for the village head and questioned his actions,

"My king, the people for tonight's transformation are little so we assembled them most easily" he replied, bowing his head down.

"Ok, let's begin,"

The sorceress stood up to begin the transformation, Alex saw a familiar face among the people on the line. She was the last in line, Alex pondered to know where he knew her from,

"Claim her," Alex's inner beast roared out, trying to gain control over Alex.

Alex knew he had control over his wolf so he clenched his fists and gained control over his inner wolf. Alex stared at her deeply, and a memory flashed through her mind. She was the lady who couldn't shift on the last transformation night and his unknown beauty.

Alex smiled, excited to see her once again. Her beauty shone like a glorious light globe with her hair that cascades down her back. He wondered who she was because he felt an overwhelming connection with her. although, she doesn't seem to be his mate. Alex's gaze was fixated on her as everyone put off their clothes.

"My king, it's your turn," the sorceress said, averting Alex's attention to her.

Alex stood up to display his part as their alpha. He tore his clothes, transformed, and howled. The people adhered to Alex's call, the tearing of flesh was heard, and they all transformed and howled with Alex except for one person. Everyone's gaze was fixated on her, she was an exceptional person who didn't transform. Alex became curious about her obstruction to transform. Alex shifted back to his human self, Camen handed Alex a cloak and a mask.

The people also shifted to their human selves, the lady was seated on the ground, trembling. She mumbled some inherent words to herself, everyone glared at her with disdain, they were muttering deceitful words to her,

"That's enough, head back to your cottages now. All of you." Alex yelled out in a commanding tone.

The people obliged to Alex's command and went back to their cottages. The lady was still seated on the ground, her face beheld sadness,

"It's time to leave my king," Camen said, Alex glanced at her, disheartened and left the field.

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Nova was excited when it was time for the transformation, they were all assembled in a straight line, and she felt delighted because she was the last in line. The sorceress chanted some words and they were instructed to take off their clothes. The alpha mounted the altar, Nova got nervous when he tore his clothes, transformed, and howled.

Nova heard the sound of tearing flesh, they were reacting to the Alpha's call. Nova misstepped and fell to the ground when she discovered that she wasn't reacting to the Alpha's call. Nova shook as they all howled in line with the alpha. Her hands trembling,

"Why me? Why can't I shift? Am I truly a wolf?" She muttered to herself, her eyes teary.

Everyone's gaze was fixated on her, they glared at her with scorn and hatred. Voices echoed in her ears as they threw insults at her. Nova shook her head in fear, blaming her existence. Nova covered her ears, blocking the voices, then the voices halted and everyone left the field. Nova breathed out in relief and cried out,

"Why must I suffer this hell,"

Nova wailed bitterly, there was no one in the field except her. Nova's wolf endeavored to comfort her, but Nova screamed out,

"Don't you dare, when I needed you the most, you did not turn up. I am sick and tired of this hell,"

Nova took a blanket and wrapped it around her body. She walked to her cottage lifeless, entered her cottage, put on some clothes, and lay on the bed, wailing quietly. Tonight was her only hope to escape this mess, if only she could shift, then all this wouldn't have happened. Her inner wolf was the only assurance that she was truly a wolf.

Maia stormed inside Nova's cottage, Nova jolted up, and Maia moved closer to Nova and pouted her mouth,

"I never knew you would disappoint yourself," she laughed hysterically, "I knew you were a loser, don't you dare come closer to Mr. Camen and I am sure he detests you now,"

"I thought i-i-i could shift,"

"Ohh really, are you a wolf or another breed hiding in this pack?"

"No, no, I am a wolf, I can feel my inner beast emotions. I assure you that,"

Maia scoffed at Nova and said,

"Why should I believe you, no one will ever believe you,"

Maia glared at Nova and left Nova's cottage. Nova clustered her knees to her chest, wailing. Ember walked into Nova's cottage, Nova stood up and rushed to hug her. Nova cried out loud in Ember's arms, and Ember patted Nova's back, assuring Nova that everything would be alright.

"What are you doing here, Ember?" Nova asked, drifting them apart.

"I overheard the people talking about your failure to shift, so I had to rush down here because I know you would be hurt."

"Thanks, Ember,"

Nova hugged Ember with a smile. Nova brought Ember to sit on her tiny-sized mattress, and Ember sat on the mattress and brought out a cloth. There was food in it so Nova smiled and mouthed "Thank you,"

Nova ate the food sadly and rested on Ember's lap. Ember caresses Nova's hair, reciting some stories to make Nova feel better. Nova was delighted to have Ember by her side. She was the reason Nova hadn't escaped this pack, Ember put Nova to sleep and left her cottage.

The next morning,

"Hey Nova, get up, and get to work"; a lady said to Nova, while Nova was resting on the mattress.

Nova stood up instantly, knowing what to do next. She mustered up her courage before leaving my cottage,

"I can do this, I don't have to look at anyone's face''.

She was scared of her pack of people's reaction after last night. Nova left her cottage with a little courage hoping for it not to be shattered. Everyone's eyes met hers the moment she stepped out.

"The outcast is out again, I wonder what problem she will cause this time".

Feeling uneasy and breathless by the words that were muttered to her, Nova bolted almost shedding tears, going to the only person who cared for her.