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She ran up to her and hugged her. She burst into tears.

“Daughter, how worried I was. Finally I found you!

- Are you my mother? You know, I don't remember anything ... - she was a little embarrassed, either because of deceit, or because she did not know this woman.

“The doctor has already told you that you have problems with your memory. But I didn't think you forgot everything! she replied indignantly.

Yana sighed.

“I don’t even remember myself,” she answered in confusion. She was clearly not ready for such vivid emotions from her new mother.

“Most importantly, don’t worry. The doctor said that you need as little disturbance as possible. I will help you with everything. And Dasha will help you, you are her beloved older sister, - she added with a sad smile: - Dasha is your younger sister. Don't worry, we'll manage.

Mom had to leave after two hours. But during this time, now Alina learned not only her name. Mom's name was Valentina, and she and her sister had been raising them alone for three years. The husband died in the service - an accident. Valentina and her husband worked while the girls were studying, and her husband held a very good position. Therefore, they had a large apartment and savings in the bank.

The death of her husband hit her mother hard. She always counted on his protection and support. And now she was left alone with two daughters. It's good that the eldest has almost grown up. Valentina married Alina and thought that her life was arranged and the future was predetermined. And what a surprise it was when she found out that her daughter was in the hospital and no longer married. Mom was somewhat infantile, according to Alina. Yes, it's Alina. She still believed to the end and accepted that she was in another world. And she realized this when her new mother told about werewolves.

Looking into her eyes, as if trying to find an answer in them, Valentina asked, hesitated:

“Do you remember anything about your husband?” Your things were delivered yesterday. And the clan's lawyer came, Mr. Leroy, brought documents on the termination of the contract, can you imagine ?! - and looked at her like that, reproachfully. And what is she, she doesn’t know either her husband or the reasons for the divorce. And what kind of contract did Valentina mention?

“Um, what kind of contract is it, a marriage contract, or what?” - Yana, although now Alina, really became interested.

Valentina hesitated, but nevertheless explained:

- You don't remember. So the standard marriage contract between a clan werewolf and a human. Especially with the lord! Such an honor for us, and for you the road to a new and prosperous life. What have you done, Alina?! and my mother cried. That was all she needed now!

“Wait, what werewolf and clan lord?! Where did I end up? Could this be a prank? Although I'm in someone else's body, what a joke can be here! And the environment is still not quite familiar. I need to find out more about the life of my predecessor from Valentina.

Alina reassured her new mother as best she could, and nevertheless asked to clarify some points to her:

“Mom, I don’t remember anything at all, you understand, in general. Tell me, how did I become the wife of this lord?

— Oh, it was such a romantic story, like in novels.

Valentina sat down on a chair nearby and began to talk in detail:

— The institute where you studied held an annual student ball, which was attended by representatives of the clans or families of werewolves living in the immediate area. Nathan, Lord of Clan Severin, honored the ball with his presence last year, your sophomore year. The clan lord himself came to meet you. He just couldn't resist your wonderful smell and your compatibility. Almost perfect, imagine how lucky you are! - Mom was really inspired by this story and seemed to see that meeting herself.

Alina skeptically thought that no one had chosen her by smell yet. But what about appearance, character, what about love? Is it really unimportant in this world? Alina asked this question to her new mother. And she choked with indignation:

- Well, Alina. Of course he liked you too. He courted you so much, gave you gifts, he quickly got to know our family, and sometimes visited us. But rarely, you understand, he is the head of such an influential clan, he has so much to do! And what a lord looks like! Alina was a little tired of Valentina's exclamations, but she would have listened to about the appearance of this lord.

- And what, is he handsome, my ex? Who does he look like? Valentina fell silent, looking at her daughter intently.

- You began to speak so strangely, so mature and self-confident. After what happened, I was so worried about you, so the doctor said to talk to you carefully. And you don't seem to care. I can't understand you, Alina. But the lord treated us well, and how good, just a picture.

Alina decided nevertheless to return Valentina to the previous channel of conversation, otherwise she would again remember the ruined life of her daughter, and again begin to sob.

You never told me what he looks like. I don't remember, mom. Well, tell me if you like him so much, this lord.

“Well, you really are different. And if it's about the lord, he's so handsome, that's right. Everyone says like that. I think due to the mixing of roots. His grandfather came to Russia, to these lands, from Norway. His father was already half Russian. And Nathan's mother is French, but with Russian roots, I remember that for sure. I saw a group photo of them in his office. I noticed she was on the table. So Lord Severin told me who is in the photograph. You knew more about their family than I did, but you don't remember anything now.

- Mom, go on, and don't even think about crying. The doctor forbade me to worry, but your eyes are “wet” again.

“So I already told you everything. Ah, about looks. The lord looks like a northern Viking, but his facial features are softer. Yes, he is stately and frankly handsome. Nathan is fair-haired, and you are dark-haired, you looked so good together, just a feast for the eyes. It is a pity that we rarely saw each other in the last year. So you dropped out of school for six months. And now how to recover?

Valentina was clearly worried about her daughter. She, apparently, radically changed her lifestyle, having married the head of the clan, went to live with him on the estate, and clearly was not going to get a profession, hoping to live in prosperity and comfort. And life has turned around. There was Alina, and now instead of her she is here. And live as you wish.

Memories of a past life, of loved ones who remained there in another life, were a little distracting, so she missed Valentina's next words.

- What? Wait a minute, mom, - Alina was still not accustomed to calling her that, but what else could she do, she had to quickly merge into a new life. She asked again, not believing: - What do you mean, broke the contract, and no longer needs my services? It was the marriage contract. What are these "services from a little man"? And what's with that nasty word you said?

“I just told you, Alina. This was conveyed by the head of the clan through a lawyer. He terminated the contract, your things were brought to our home. They were all returned, since you provided services under the contract, but you violated the clause. Mr. Leroy said that everything was done according to the law. And we should be grateful that you're alive, and almost well. After all, you could have been killed for such a thing, but the lord regretted it. I have never experienced such horror. You don’t know where, it turns out, and then these clan werewolves come and say such things. Well, Mr. Leroy told me where to look for you. No wonder he conducts all legal affairs in the clan, a very knowledgeable specialist.

Mom mumbled something, and Alina just sat in shock, I don’t fully perceive all the information that fell upon her. And only the thought beat: “How to kill this? Is it just to take and kill? And, by the way, this ex, Nathan, killed his wife, because I came to a free place. And besides me, there was no one in this body.”

They talked about the family, about future plans for another half an hour, and Alina, tired of communication, asked to be left alone.

After Valentina left, Alina lay for a long time and digested new information, gradually realizing that this was her new life. And that, the first life, remained in the past, and she will never see any of those who are so dear to her again. I wanted to cry corny: from resentment, from fear and bitterness of losing loved ones.

Quietly sobbing and calming down, she understood one thing for sure: she would have to get used to the new world. And it is necessary to learn its laws as soon as possible. It's a shame that it has not yet been possible to obtain information from printed materials. Alina had a concussion, and it was still impossible to read and watch TV.

After her mother left, she met a patient who was with her in the ward. Veronica was twenty-four years old, and she clearly had a broken leg. If there were still injuries, Alina did not see them, but she did not dare to ask, she did not want to spoil the mood of a new acquaintance. Moreover, she needed the location of Veronica. She, most likely, as a disinterested person, will not deceive or withhold information.

She couldn't say the same about Valentina. There was a suspicion that the new mother could easily make a deal with her conscience and present information in the way she herself needed. Alina, after only a few hours, realized that she would not be able to rely on Valentina, the character of her new mother was not the same. Valentina, according to Alina, was one of those women who willingly gave the reins of government to a man and, with a clear conscience, played the role of mother, mistress of the house and faithful wife.

And the younger sister, according to her mother, was only sixteen and full independence did not threaten her for another five years, here full adulthood came at twenty-one. And if young people could count on greater independence, then the girls, as it became clear from a conversation with Valentina, were under the partial guardianship of their parents until they were twenty-one years old. Alina herself had just recently turned twenty-one, and Alina did not accept the issue of marriage, even under a contract, alone, it was necessary to obtain the consent of her parents. Valentina, of course, immediately gave it, as the lord conquered with his manner.

Valentina really treated the lord of the Severin clan well. Her new mother's cheeks even turned a little pink when she talked about him and about the meeting at the estate, where Valentina was invited to meet. And she gave a very colorful description of the lord's appearance, clearly showing her attitude. Yes, Alina also appreciated the lord. And the way Valentina rolled her eyes, giggled stupidly, spoke volumes. And that the lord is good, and that her mother may be biased in the situation that happened to her eldest daughter.