The next day, Alina was able to talk calmly with Veronica only after dinner. And she asked to explain whether Alina is free in her actions, given that she is twenty-one years old.
It's good that you're twenty-one. You are completely free from your parents: you can live wherever you want, study, go to work, open your own business. You can manage your life the way you want,” she replied with a smile.
— Veronica, what about the contract with the lord. Do I owe him something?
You must have a copy of the contract. Look at home or ask your mom. Read carefully, write down the incomprehensible moments. You can consult with a race relations lawyer. You will be able to read in a week or two. Go to the city library, pick up literature and study calmly. Are you going to study further?
- I don’t even remember who I studied for, but I want to get a specialty.
“Just don’t rush, deal with what you have.” If you move, you might be able to transfer your studies.
“Yeah, maybe I will, thank you.” I'm going to take a walk before bed.
Veronica was discharged home the next day. Her husband came for her. Her new friend left her phone number and offered to call if Alina needed friendly advice, or a consultation with a psychologist she knew. She did not refuse and warmly said goodbye to her first good friend in a new world for her.
Alina was kept for a couple more days, and was discharged. She had no complications, the tests were in order. Aftercare recommendations were prescribed and released.
And her doctor strongly recommended a course of visiting a psychologist. According to Dmitry Semenovich, such events do not just happen for a young girl, and memory loss served as additional stress. He even recommended a friend of mine. Alina could only thank him sincerely and say goodbye.
Mom took me home. It turns out that they lived in a wonderful area, and the apartment was really big. She met her sister as soon as she entered. She was obviously waiting for her, came up and hugged her.
Dasha was more like her mother. A fair-haired, slender girl, tall, a little curvier than Alina. This is not surprising. Alina was petite and fragile. Dasha had a clear, joyful look, and Alina felt that she was really glad to see her.
After half an hour of communication in the kitchen-living room, Alina realized that her sister's character was more like her mother's - the same talker-laughter.
Here it will be difficult for Alina, with her character. She was, of course, also quite sociable, lively, loved to make new acquaintances, but she preferred to communicate with more restrained people, intellectually developed. Chatter about clothes, boys, envious girlfriends tired her.
Or maybe it was normal for a girl of sixteen? Alina has already forgotten a little what it is like to be young and carefree. She pleaded a headache, asked to show her room.
Do you remember where your room is? Wow! Okay, let's go, I'll show you, - the sister beamed with enthusiasm.
In the room, Alina decided to continue the conversation, hoping to get to know her sister better:
— Dasha, do you know where I could keep the documents? I still don't fully believe what happened. I do not believe that I could do this to the man I love, that he could do this to me. I need to make sure, I need to figure it out.
Yes, I know, I'll show you now. Right here in this box on the shelf. Are you going to take a look now or would you like to have a bite to eat? I'll walk you to the kitchen.
“Dasha, will you visit me in an hour?” I want to get to know my life, to learn a little more about myself than nothing, - Alina smiled at her sister.
- Agreed, get acquainted. I'll pick you up in an hour.
After Dasha left, Alina looked around the room. I didn't want to take things apart. She was drawn to the shelf with documents. She took a stack out of the drawer and began to study. She sank down on the carpet, deciding to make out everything that was inside, and at least superficially examine the documents.
She did not immediately find a marriage contract. Reading is not yet recommended, and the document took up more than one page. After a thoughtful reading of the first page, I realized that my head was starting to hurt. Postponed the contract, it's better to just sort out the documents.
Another surprise awaited her in the stack. Judging by the will of her father, and it turned out to be in her hands, Alina was one of the three heirs: part of the apartment and the bank account belonged to her.
This information frankly pleased her. In this unfamiliar world for her, she had at least some kind of support. And Alina was sincerely grateful to the girl's father for taking care of the future of the family. I decided to continue the analysis of documents in the evening, my head ached, and my sister came up.
Dasha was a pleasant girl, and a sister, most likely, a good one. She looked like her mother. Pleasant, easy to talk to. But Alina judged by the girls of her world. Here, from what she had already learned, the world was not so corrupted.
Girls received a more strict upbringing, femininity and external attractiveness were valued. Local girls did not always receive education, except for school. At will, they could study, work, build a career. But still, it was on the men's shoulders that the role of material support for the family fell.
Dasha shared her life goals with her. She planned to graduate from college, work as a fashion designer for wedding hairstyles and images of brides. As Alina "translated" in her own way, a hairdresser-make-up artist specializing in brides. Well, to each his own. Alina just had to find out what she wants to do, who to become.
A conversation with Dasha gave her additional information about this world. She liked her sister. Dasha confirmed that her father left them a small inheritance. It is thanks to him that Dasha will study in the desired specialty. She will have enough for training and for the first time to get on her feet.
Alina was delighted. After all, she needs money too. But how will she learn? There is no memory of this world. She has no school knowledge, no knowledge of the world. Yes, with studies until it turns out, probably nothing. Although the certificate of graduation from the school was in those documents that she managed to look through.
Only a certificate will not give her knowledge. This is just a piece of paper, and the new Alina has no knowledge. This was the main problem. Mom said that Alina was studying to be a municipal employee. The new Alina categorically did not want to continue such an education. Moreover, her mother told her that in order to continue her studies, she would need to undergo an interview, where the teachers would immediately reveal her complete ignorance of the subjects that she studied for the first two years.
So mom Valentina advised not to rush yet, because the memory can return, because the doctor said exactly that. But Alina was sure that the memory would not return. Now in the new body there is a memory of the past life. And the memory of Yana left with her soul.
Alina said she was tired and went up to her room. Her new family was not as bad as she feared. And she really liked talking with Dasha. Alina was glad that she found a common language with her sister. Maybe they'll get in touch.
In the morning, she wasn't so sure anymore. After breakfast, she and Valentina stayed in the kitchen to talk. Alina shared her plans. She was afraid to stay in the city, where the most influential and largest clan of werewolves could ruin her life. Alina wanted to see the new world, to go to the capital. Mom Valentina said that the capital is only a day away by train. And this is practically the only large city in their country.
Werewolves also controlled this side of the political system. Large cities were a source of environmental problems, so in Russia it was decided to build small towns and villages surrounded by forests and fields.
At first, Valentina was benevolent. She listened carefully, nodding. It was only when she realized what her daughter wanted that her expression changed dramatically.
- Do you want to leave? You want to leave us here alone and run away yourself?! You've done things, and we will clear up?! she asked indignantly, jumping up from her chair. She inhaled, exhaled, continued more calmly: - And how do I feel now, are you not interested? And what should I do with Dasha? She is only sixteen. After all, she studies here, goes to school. Can you imagine what will happen now? We must rally and support each other, that's what I'll tell you!
Mom, I've been thinking about you. If I stay, this is how things will go. I will be the eternal reminder of this story. But if I stop flickering here, history will soon be forgotten. And Dasha will calmly finish her studies. And then she herself can decide where to go to study - in this city or in another. You can move closer to me if you want.
- I do not know what to say. I'm a little confused,” Mom continued a little embarrassed, “Three days ago I went to the Severin clan, I wanted to talk to Nathan.
- What? Why?! Have you spoken? What did he say to you?
“I… I have never felt such shame. It was terrible…
3 days ago. The office of the head of the Severin clan."Nathan, can I come in?"- Come on, Olaf. What do you have? Are you on duty today?Yes, with Konstantin. There they came to you: Valentina, the mother of your ex under the contract. You have always been on good terms with her. She asked to meet with you. What should I tell her?Nathan thought for a couple of seconds and still reluctantly answered:- It's clear. Okay, show her to the office. You wait for her in the corridor, then you see her to the exit, we won’t talk for a long time. I want to put an end to this issue.“Understood, I’ll do it,” he said curtly and disappeared through the door.The door closed behind Olov, leaving him alone for a while.“And why did this woman come? Well, she seemed to him quite an adequate lady. He'll give her five minutes and then he'll forget the whole story."Claws extended involuntarily. The beginning of a partial transformation is a bad sign. You need to get together and calm down, because th
House of AstakhovsAlina was shocked by Valentina's act. And she continued to remember:“As soon as I entered the estate, I was terribly frightened! I drove up in a rented car. Thank God, I asked the driver to wait. When I came in and they recognized me, they looked like that! It's like I did something out of the blue!"Were you able to speak to the lord?" What did he say to you?Valentina explained everything in sufficient detail.Alina said thoughtfully:“So he sensed a change in my scent. It's clear. So I really cheated on him. But I don't know with whom.- Nightmare! Alina, what to do now? How will we live in this city?- What can be done here? The lord told you that I should not get caught in the eyes of the local werewolves. I need to leave. Forget and move on with your life. You don't have to worry too much. Think about what I said.Lunch went smoothly: my mother was reserved and thoughtful, my sister was carefree, and Alina was planning the next day.After dinner, the girl con
Closer to dinner, Dasha dropped in on her.- Alina, let's see together what they brought you from the estate? So I want to see expensive outfits! - And added more quietly: - And I want to try it on so much.- Come in. If you want, you can look and put it on, - Alina suggested with a smile. I remember myself at that age. - I already quickly looked through and put it back in the suitcases.Dasha at sixteen looked like a very pretty girl. She was not yet fully formed as a woman, but it was already felt that she would become a beauty. The younger sister squealed with joy, ran to the suitcases and jumped up and down, clapping her hands.“Can I open it myself and take it out and look?” - with the look of a puppy, the youngest looked.- Dasha, you can calmly look through everything. And if you want, you can try it on, the mirror here is comfortable, full-length,” she pointed to a framed mirror that stood in the corner of the room. Alina was even touched by pure joy in anticipation of a mirac
The next day, they ordered a taxi and drove to the city center, to the same fashion store. The trip to the store went well. And without Dasha, Alina would definitely not have managed. The manager constantly looked at Alina, and a kind of curiosity, seasoned with slight disdain, was visible in this look.So Alina began to guess that the news about the ex-wife of the clan lord of this city had begun to spread. But nevertheless, they agreed on a price that Dasha called acceptable and agreed on a few more things that were going to be summed up tomorrow.It was clear that the manager who dealt with them was pleased with the deal, and Alina decided not to pay attention to the looks that she threw at her.At first, Alina wanted to go shopping, because she was interested in the fashion of this world, but very soon she changed her mind, given the excessive interest of workers. She and Dasha decided to stop by for a bite to eat and a refreshing drink while waiting to meet with the attorney. Das
At home, Alina decided to discuss everything she learned with her family. Dasha ran away to her friend, asking her mother to tell her the most important thing later.- Mom, Pavel Nikolayevich made it clear that rumors about my difficult separation have already begun. He frankly advised not to be an eyesore to the clan.- When are you going, have you already decided? - it was clear that my mother was worried about the elder, although she was trying not to show it.There is no point in waiting, I will go the day after tomorrow. Today I will go and buy tickets. I will have to settle in an inexpensive hotel in the capital. Can you tell me where you can find out about the capital's hotels?- You know, your father was in the capital 5 years ago and praised one hotel very much. I'll look in his documents, there was an address and a phone number.Alina continued:“I will have to find the city hall and find out everything about education and my opportunities, and this is not fast. While I’m so
Having settled in the room and leaving her things, she decided to have a bite to eat in a restaurant on the first floor of the hotel, and to think over today again.The main goal for her today was to visit the municipality. And only then she will be able to make herself a gift: walk through the capital's shops, look into them and ask the price.Everything turned out better than Alina expected. The bureaucracy here was not as bloated as in her world. Alina made an appointment with her boss for tomorrow. On the same day, she asked me to sign up for the questionnaire for the specialty, immediately after the meeting with the boss, they are waiting for her.She made a preventive appointment with the head of the department, obviously realizing that her case was extremely rare and it was better to ask the decision maker for advice. In the meantime, she is waiting, you can do what any woman loves: shops, shops - the names are different, but the essence for a woman is the same.After four hour
The next day, Alina was pleasantly surprised by the speed of the educational bureaucracy in this world. She was pleased that the staff took her question seriously, the head of the education department quickly made a request, endorsed her documents and sent it by courier for verification and an answer to her non-standard situation. She will be informed about the answer by phone, and she will be able to pick up the already prepared documents. She also passed a survey on her profession, and they promised to give her an answer along with an answer about evening school. Alina decided to please herself and take a walk around the city. She had a great day, visited the history museum, walked in the park, looked at the townspeople. There were many vacationers and walkers in the center: couples, families, companies. But she walked around the capital not at home, but in an unfamiliar world. Only now, comparing her usual capital and this new one for her, Alina clearly understood that this was h
Alina immediately liked the house, and the surroundings, reminiscent of the old districts of the capital, where mostly local residents lived, who knew their neighbors well. If only here the houses were lower, and there was more greenery, which added comfort.“There is a good apartment building here, and the area is quiet, there are many families, the prices are low, since mostly people live. I will show you a small apartment for one, and, if you want, there are bigger options for families.- Great, let's see. And don't forget about prices, this is an important point for us.They looked at four apartment options, all that were free. Apartments could be rented or bought. Stefan specifically chose the option of the house most suitable for Alina, which spoke of his professionalism. The only thing, Alina was unpleasantly surprised by the prices. An apartment of similar footage as their family apartment cost almost twice as much. And the prices in similar areas around the city were about th
Epiloguethree years laterAlina sat at the table in her office and carefully read the letter. Surprisingly, she did not at all expect that Federico's mother, Anna-Maria Maggi, would write to her. She wanted to show it to her husband right away, but she could not resist and read it. In the letter, she asked not to immediately tell her son that she wanted to improve relations, because she had not been for so many years, and Anna-Maria was afraid that her son would not accept her.It turns out that quite recently Anna-Maria found out that her grandson, the heir to the Madzhi family, was born to her. That is why she could not resist and decided to write to her son's wife, that is, to her, Alina. Yes, Federico could be very stubborn about some things and would obviously be against the communication of his wife and runaway mother.Anna-Maria asked to enter into her position and still establish communication, at least through correspondence, where she could receive at least some information
Alina smelled simply divine, because it was impossible to hide the truth from him, she wanted him just like he wanted her. Federico laid her on the bed, and yet he caught a hint of uncertainty in the smell. What is this? Why does she doubt? And, yes, she is a person, and the world of smells is not as accessible to her as it is to him. After all, Alina cannot be afraid of communication with him, her first husband was a werewolf.Soothingly, he began to cover her fingers with kisses, gradually rising up her arm. The tongue ran along the wrist, then made a path along the forearm, getting to the elbow. Feeling the trembling of his beloved, he leaned over to kiss her, but Alina rested her hand on her chest, stopping him.What are we doing, Federico? What is our connection to you?He laughed.“Have you still not read who is true to us?” I am now finding my soul mate, you, Alina, - he kissed her on the palm, since he could see everything even in the dark. The hand felt an object that was com
Francesca immediately realized that Alina was upset, although she tried to hide her condition from her family. It's good that the daughter was sleeping, she was surprisingly fine-tuned to Alina and her mood. Surprisingly, werewolves really felt the mood of others better. Moreover, although Alina tried, it was difficult to hide such a state. She was too angry, and her nerves had been naughty in recent days.Her assistant quickly organized fragrant tea, seated Alina and kept her company, offering to have tea and chat like a woman. Alina was glad to be distracted, especially since she asked about the trip, and about the conversation with her ex-husband. Francesca was sincerely worried about little Angelina and did not want to lose such a ward at all. Still, the rest of the werewolves had a reverent attitude towards alphas, especially girls. Alina calmly answered her questions, but the latter was clearly agitated:“And why did you come so upset, señora.” You don't have a face. If everythi
Outwardly, Alina was calm, but inside doubts began. They calmly sailed to the island, exchanging rare phrases, enjoying the beautiful weather and the bright sun that flooded everything around with light. It would seem - an idyll, but Alina did not let go of the worm of doubt.“And why did I offer him, that's because the curiosity of a woman. But I really want to understand who they are, these werewolves. And who else will tell me and show himself a werewolf? After all, you can’t ask a stranger, I definitely wouldn’t dare. If you have already got into the world of two-in-ones, you should understand who they are. But it could be him, Federico. He touched me, and more than once. And if I check, remove the smell, and it turns out not to be him? And Nikita has already found his true mate. So, Lord Severin, or what? That will be horror! So, don't think about it for now."Alina squinted at her companion, realizing that she was getting to know Federico more and more, and he no longer seemed s
Italy, Naples, estate of the Florio family“And why did you do it, girls?” Aurora, it was you who knocked out your sister! Nathan was really angry. - I clearly told you that you sit quietly and do not interfere anywhere until my arrival. And what do I learn from Olaf, you ask me? You, Aurora, with the help of your sister, who distracted the rest of the guard, escaped, and, going to the Council of Families, officially filed a complaint from the Severin clan against Alina Astakhova about the theft of blood and about the trial of the theft of the heiress. Did I understand correctly? After all, this was not even a personal complaint, but from our clan?Aurora lowered her eyes, ashamed of having acted so rashly, but after just a few seconds she looked up and, looking angrily, exclaimed:— Yes, she is a brazen and cunning thief. You were always on her side: “girls, help Alina get comfortable, I will be glad if you make friends, Aurora, be more flexible.” Why should I be good and flexible. S
Russia, Belgorod, the office of the head of the Severin clan“Come in, Leroy, make yourself comfortable,” the lord and nephew were gloomy and collected, which clearly indicated new problems, and they did not agree on a meeting in advance, “let’s not beat around the bush, just read it.”From the abrupt movement with which he pushed the text towards him, the head lawyer of the Severin clan and the uncle of the head of the clan, Leroy Falua, realized that the case was urgent, and delved into reading. After skimming through the first paragraph, he stopped in shock, reread the beginning more slowly and thoughtfully, continuing at the same speed until he had read it completely. He closed his eyes, calculating the information, in a minute he was ready for communication, deciding to clarify:- Is it a precise information? Can it not turn out that we are simply being lured out of the country at such a tense moment? Nathan, I don't understand how this could happen. I can't believe it, I just ca
The next day, Alina decided to talk to Veronika, whom she had not seen for almost a year, but she remembered as a wonderful person. Alina was still afraid to trust someone completely, but she could ask for advice. Yes, and Veronica can clarify the issue with a psychologist. Is it really that important, and who better to turn to in her situation. Alina herself thought that it was worth finding a human psychologist. And then these werewolves, as they found out about her alpha daughter, looked at her in a different way.And she also decided to ask that opinion about werewolves, truth, and in general this whole situation with marks. Her mark scared Alina very much at first: she felt marked, belonging to someone she did not yet know. The feeling that you no longer completely belong to yourself and that you can become someone's property, even without a special desire, did not inspire her. Yes, she was told that for the true Alina she would be the most precious creature, who would be loved,
Alina sighed, closing her eyes. How did she not take this moment into account, and did not forbid the master to talk about her daughter. He did not know that these girls, and indeed anyone in general, should not have been told about the baby once again. She opened her eyes, realizing that all three girls were sitting and looking at the master in surprise, as if they did not believe what he said. Alina immediately realized that she had seconds left until they sat in a stupor and did not take her seriously. She immediately got up and rushed out of the living room, feverishly remembering in which direction the owner of the estate and Senor Maggi had gone half an hour ago.Turning to the right, Alina heard the exclamation of Aurora, the more agile one, yelling at her to stop immediately. Yep, now! She rushed down the corridor, turned and, stopping next to a man who was clearly an employee of the house, asked him where the invited guest, Señor Magi, who she needed immediately. He pointed w
Her little girl felt her mother's mood and did not immediately come off Alina for the next two days. Her daughter turned out to be a feast for the eyes: a pretty, white angel, with slightly curly hair framing her head, and was very active, developing faster than those children that Alina knew from her world. Most likely, the double essence of the baby affected.Angelina was born in October, and she was only two months old, but the reflexes were like those of a four-month-old child. Alina had seen enough of the little ones, her younger sister had girls, both healthy, in terms of development they fit well into the standards and pleased her mother. Angelina was more mobile, had excellent reflexes, and ate for two in general, as Alina believed.The master's call brought Alina out of the state of a caring mother, reminding her that life does not stand still, and Florio's family urgently asks for a meeting. Alina remembered that the master had asked during the trip to the countess what day