CHAPTER 4- STARTING OVER

I mean we all knew what the results would come back but having that little bit of confirmation made reality hit me harder than what I thought it would. When Jackson confirmed that it was a 99.9% match something in me sparked but it went dull again when I knew there was something I needed to ask.

Clearing my throat I asked the question I have been dreading.... "When do I go back?" I could have sworn Ace had received whiplash from how quickly he turned back to look at me. "Go back? Go back where? Because as far as I know you are not going back anywhere. This is your home now and this is your family." .... " No no no you have to let me go back you do not know what Kaine will do to me or the other omegas." I cried out pleadingly. I did not want to go back but I was more than certain that they would be out for my blood, they would kill me. Standing up abruptly Ace's voice dropping to a low consuming voice "I would die before I ever let anyone and I mean anyone lay a finger on you. Anyone who would want to get to you would have to go through me, anyone who has beef with you has beef with me, anyone who wants to fight with you will have to fight with me and believe me when I say that no one would want to go war with me. I will kill anyone who has anything bad to say about you, anyone who shows you even the slightest bit of disrespect... I will burn them first and them I will burn their entire pack." I was at a loss for words. For someone to do that for me is not something believable.

Slowly his hands reach my cheek to wipe the tears that I was not aware had fallen . " Your too pretty for tears" not even a second later did my body have a burning sensation throughout my body.... Ace must have noticed something is not right because he told Jackson to go and get the doctor.

To explain the feeling is difficult , I have never felt anything like this in my life. It felt as if my body was being split into two. It felt as though every part of my body had individually been pulled apart limb by limb. Oh my I know what is happening. I witnessed the first shifts many times while at the falls pack but I never thought my first shift would happen in the hospital room while in a hospital gown. I was so out of it that I did not notice Jackson was back with the pack doctor, the last thing I heard was the doctor telling them that I was shifting.

Before I knew it I was jumping out the window, that amount of testosterone in one room was not helping instead it was just pissing me off . Mid air I could feel my bones snap in different places. The pain was excruciating . It's the type of pain that will bring one to their knee's. Before I knew it I was on the ground , only this time I was on four paws. All my senses had heightened from my hearing to my smell. Slowly getting the courage to try and move forward it felt weird at first , I was wobbly and fell ac good couple of times but I eventually got a hang of it and walked towards the lake that was near the pack house. All I needed was a few minutes to myself to digest everything.

I feel like I may just blow a fuse at this rate.....

Finally looking at my reflection in the water I was taken back. My fur was as white as snow the a red streak on my left side. I was breathtakingly beautiful..... and honestly for someone who doesn't think highly of themselves that says a lot . I know all to well that it is possible for me to be replaced but ..... my wolf is literally the definition of stunning.

Slowly lowering myself on to the ground with my belly a voice silently comes front . You do not have to panic it's just me your wolf, my name is snow it is finally nice to meet you Nikita. Have you ever felt fulfillment?

I haven't but this... this almost made me feel complete in a way that I have never felt before.

I swear peace isn't last long because before I knew it Storm was hyperactive , screaming and shouting. An amazing scent took over the spell of water. It was like a breathe of fresh air.It was calming yet had a pinch of nature mix it all with a hint of Vanilla and flowers. Before I could stand I noticed a set of paws hitting the ground harshly in front of me. "MATEEEEEEEEE" That's it I officially have a headache....

Wait go back *Storm did you just say mate*.. *Indeed I did ... now get up and lets have a look at himmmm*.

Hesitantly standing up from the ground I look up...... OH MY LORD

My mate is King Ace.

*Yes he is and he is delectable * ... *Storm, You do realize our mate is thee King of wolves right* *Of course I do its better than that other piece of shit that was the trial mate* *how do you know about this all* *I was always here and present... I was just dormant. I have seen everything you have been through Niki and I was right there by your side all along. I was unable to come out though because we needed to get out of that toxic pack first. If they knew who we were and what we looked like I can assure you, we would have been dead already* .

I was about to respond but I was stopped when Ace gently laid his head on mine . I felt my chest rise and fall in a pace that matched his and I knew storm was trying her hardest to link with Ace's wolf but before we can do that in wolf form we have to shift first. As if reading my mind Ace walked away behind the tree and a few minutes later resurfaced with only grey sweats on but no T-shirt.

Gulp.... I swear my mouth dried up like the Sahara desert.

Ace chuckled and I could feel myself become red , slowly backing up I made my way behind a tree where I pictured myself in human form and poof there I was. Grabbing the T-shirt that Ace had left for me I threw it as quickly as I could over my head. I will admit though , sneaking a look pass the bark of the tree I couldn't help but feel butterflies at the way Ace was on high alert. Protectively stanced just in front of the tree.

Slowly stepping out from behind the tree , Ace's eyes raked up and down my body. The feeling was unreal as he took in every part of y appearance. A heavy breath left his chest as he stepped closer.

I slowly glanced up at his 6'1 figure. *Hi* ... *Hello Beautiful* ....

If you see a puddle on the floor , kindly just step over it cause that would be me.

Taking one deep breath I took one step closer. Do not ask me why but I felt drawn to him, as if I needed him right now to be able to breath. He silently watched me but before I could take another, he wrapped his arm around my waist bringing us chest to chest.

*Mate* ....