Her true Identity

Selene blinked, her surroundings fading back into view as the transformation finished. She found herself sitting on the ground, still overwhelmed by the thrill of her first shift. The thrill of running through the woods as a wolf was still fresh in her mind, but as she looked around, something felt different.

The cool night air brushed against her bare skin, and suddenly, reality hit her. “Oh no!” She gasped, realizing she was completely naked. A rush of embarrassment washed over her, and she quickly hugged her knees to her chest, glancing up to find a tall figure standing before her.

He had warm brown eyes, rosy pink lips, broad shoulders, and tousled brown hair. Selene couldn’t help but feel captivated by him, even with her cheeks burning from the cold and embarrassment. He noticed her surprise, and a playful smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

“Hello,” he said, his voice deep and inviting.

“Um, hi…” she managed, her voice small as she tried to cover herself. The situation was too awkward, and her heart raced.

“You’re naked,” he pointed out, his grin widening.

Selene’s face turned a deeper shade of red as she looked down, realizing he was right. “I—I know!” she stammered, still embarrassed.

“Here.” He stepped forward, holding out a dark cloak. “You can use this.”

“Thank you!” she said, gratefully taking the cloak and wrapping it around herself. It was warm, and she felt a little more secure as she wrapped it around her waist.

He chuckled softly, clearly amused by her embarrassment. “So, you smell nice,” he commented casually, his gaze lingering on her.

“Um, thanks?” Selene replied, feeling her cheeks heat up even more.

“Mate,” he said simply, a hint of mischief in his voice.

She gasped, eyes widening in surprise. “I’m your mate?”

He nodded, stepping closer. “It’s a good thing you found your mate on your birthday. I had to wait thirty years for you.”

Her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn’t help but blush at the weight of his words. “Thirty years?” she echoed, a mix of curiosity and excitement bubbling within her. “Where did you come from?”

He scratched his neck nervously, "That is a story for another day."

She creased her brows, "What? Why?"

He smiled at her gently.

“We could talk about us being mates later,” he said, his expression turning serious for a moment. “But first, I want to tell you something.”

Selene looked up at him, intrigued. “Yes? What is it?”

He took a deep breath, eyes narrowing as he focused on her. “You are from a different breed. I noticed your fur was red when you shifted. How come?”

Selene blinked, surprise flooding her. “Yes, I noticed that too. I still don’t know how it happened.”

He squinted at her, his brow arching in disbelief. “Your father was a red Alpha?”

“Alpha? What are you talking about? My parents are omegas,” she replied, confused by his words.

His surprise was evident as he shook his head, processing what she had said. “Hm, this is interesting,” he mused, running a hand through his hair.

“What is your point?” Selene pressed, her heart racing as she tried to understand.

“I don’t think they are your parents,” he said firmly.

“What? They are! What are you saying? Why are you talking this way?” Her voice was laced with disbelief and a touch of panic.

He sighed, his expression softening as he noticed her distress. “Once you get back home, ask your mother if she was the one who gave birth to you,” he said, his voice gentle but serious.

Selene’s heart raced as she processed his words. The idea felt impossible. Her parents had always told her everything, hadn’t they? But the way he spoke made her feel like there was something she didn’t know. “But... why would they lie?”

He looked at her, his eyes searching hers. “Sometimes, secrets are kept to protect us. You deserve to know the truth.”

She bit her lip, uncertainty within her. “I don’t know if I can handle that right now.”

“I understand,” he said softly, stepping closer. “But you deserve to know who you are, Selene. I can help you with that," he put a hand on her shoulder.

He even knew her name?!

She looked up at him with some kind of fear in her eyes, "My heart is telling me you might be right," she bit her lips.

"I might be, but I am very sure I am right. Go back home, and ask her what your true form is. I doubt she is your mother."

Selene was hurt by his words, "If she turns out to be what you have said. I swear, I won't forgive her," her voice broke.

He patted her back, "Don't worry. Listen to what she tells you, and don't react that quickly."

She nodded, "Thank you so much. I must be the luckiest she wolf in the world to have such a loving mate!"

"I don't even know your name," she added.

"Farkas."

Something sparked up within her, and she didn't know why she felt that name was a name endearing to her.

"It is a nice name," she complimented.

Farkas smiled warmly at her, "You are nicer, Selene," he patted her head.

She suddenly felt drowsy, and her eyes blinked rapidly as she wanted to keep it open but she couldn't. She fell asleep.

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She gently opened her eyes, and yawned. The sunlight was peeking into her room, and it hit her face.

She groaned, and turned to the other side of her bed, but then she opened her eyes.

"Wait.." she sat up. The events of yesterday came running into her head, and her eyes widened.

"I have to ask mother about it!"

She rushed out of her room, and ran to her mother.

Akira was in the kitchen. She stopped when she saw her.

"Oh, Selene. How are you my dear?"

"Mother I have questions for you to answer."

"Questions? Like what?"

"Are you really my mother?"

Akira's heart skipped a beat, "What kind of a question is this?"

"Just answer it mother. Are you my mother?"