Scary discoveries.

Kaitlyn could not conceal her excitement. She had a wolf. They were all wrong, so wrong. She was not wolfless. Unfortunately, there was no one to see her little victory.

~Oh, sweetheart, I am not a wolf.~ The voice in her mind said in amusement.

- What do you mean by that? Am I not the werewolf? - Kaitlyn was confused. She remembered all the stories her mother, Shioban, told her about the first shift. In the beginning, you would hear your wolf's voice in your mind; then you would turn into it. So far, everything has been correct, except for the fact she has not shifted yet. Kaitlyn was not in a rush since it was a painful experience, from what she had heard from her mother.

~ You are adorable, thinking I am a little, fluffy pup. ~ Her beast chuckled while Kaitlyn was stunned.

In her pack, all werewolves were enormous creatures with teeth and claws that could top you apart in a matter of seconds. Calling them fluffy pups sounded like a bad joke.

- I am sorry, but I do not follow. - The girl said carefully. - Werewolves are magnificent yet scary creatures, with no match against other shifters. Unless... - Kaitlyn wondered for a moment. - Unless we talk about the bears. Am I a werebear?

Another chuckle could be heard in her mind, this time mixed with a bit of annoyance.

~ No, I am not a bear either. Let's establish something: I am not a wolf, fox, bear, cat, bird, or unicorn. - Her beast said like Katlyn's suggestions were offending it.

Katlyn was completely confused by this statement.

~ Are there any other kinds of shifters? ~ She raised her brow in confusion.

~ Of course, there are. ~ The voice stated.~ You should have learned about them.

Kaitlyn wondered about those for a while. She knew about all kinds of shifters living across Asterium. They occupied different parts of a continent, as co-existence was almost impossible due to their differences. The leaders of each species agreed to do their best to keep them apart to maintain good relations.

- At least it is not ignorance, as I initially thought. It is just a lack of knowledge.

Katlyn felt anger boiling in her. She endured enough insults from Kylan; she would not take any from her inner- beast. No matter what it was.

- I beg your pardon. My parents provided me with the best possible education. - Luna Shioban and her husband, Felix, made sure their kids learned as much as they could.

~ I highly doubt it. ~ The voice replied. ~ What kind of parents do not tell their kids about their kind? You have never seen them shifting?

Kaitlyn balled her fists. She could be insulted, but no one had a right to insult her parents. They were probably not aware of who she was, which is why they never revealed the truth to Kaitlyn.

- I was raised in a Blue Moon Pack, in the house of Alpha Felix and Luna Shioban, as their daughter.

They are both werewolves. I knew we were not blood-related, but I thought I was a werewolf just like them.- The girl explained.

~ What is the Blue Moon? ~ The voice asked with curiosity.

- It is the most extensive pack in Asterium. - Kaitlyn said with a sadness.

~ You got far from home. ~ The voice replied, but the girl did not pay attention to his words.

This was the only place she knew and could be called home. At least until Kylan ruined it all.

~ Who is this man? ~ She heard another question. ~ I can feel anger flowing from you.

-This man was the Alpha couple's son and my mate. He is the reason why I am here now, homeless. - Kathlyn balled her fists again.

~ So it was him? In the past, I could feel only your emotions, but today, for the first time, I was able to see through your eyes. This pathetic excuse of the wolf could not stand your rejection. Serves him right. He did not deserve us anyway. None of us need a weakening.~ The voice said with an amusement, but Kaitlyn could not find anything funny in this situation. Fate was cruel to her.

- I do not want to think about it right now. - She replied with anger. - Can I finally know who you are and why I did not shift?

~ I can answer the second part of this question right now. Your necklace blocks your ability to shift. How did you come into its possession?

- My parents found me with it. They told me it was crucial never to take it off, but they did not explain why. - Kaitlyn said, remembering their warning.

~ That would only mean they knew more than I thought. So there must be a reason for you having it. Those wolves can be the only ones to know it. I don't think you would like it, but we may have to return to them. To have the answers. ~ The voice advised.

- That is not an option. - Kaitlyn objected. - Kylan promised to kill me if I ever returned home.

~ Dear child, he is not in a position to threaten you. This weakling would not hurt you, even in your human form. ~ Those words were said with confidence.

- Why are you so sure about that? - Kaitlyn asked with hesitation. It was the second time she heard the wolves were no match to whoever she was.

~ I would suggest to talk to your parents first. They have to know the truth, and I am sure it would be easier to hear it from them. ~ Her beast said, but Katlyn only shook her head.

- No! I am fed up with all those secrets. I want to hear the truth. I deserve it.

~ I see. If that is your wish. But try to remain calm. ~ The voice said, making Kaitlyn not so sure about her decision. ~ Close your eyes and relax. Soon, you will know the truth.

The girl followed the instructions, but relaxing was hard. The last events and a warning from her beast took a toll on her.

Slowly, incredibly slowly, a strange shape appeared in her mind. It was thicker in the middle but thin at the end. Kaitlyn tried to guess what she was seeing, but everything was still too much blurry.

~ Get ready—~ Another warning. Katlyn felt like her hand became sweaty. What the hell was she going to see?

The surroundings of the shape became more apparent, just as the shape itself. Kaitlyn held her breath. She was looking at the legendary creature that had not been seen on the continent for ages.

The white dragon.

~ My name is Elena. ~ The beast said in her mind.

The creature was magnificent. The whole body was covered in scales that shone in the light that was coming from some mysterious source. The vast wings rested on both sides. With every breath, a small cloud of smoke was leaving the dragon's nostrils. The gold eyes were watching the girl with curiosity. The beast opened its mouth, revealing teeth sharp as knives.

Katlyn looked at the creature in her mind, enchanted by its appearance. She could not say a word, but her heart was racing.

Then, out of the blue, she burst into laughter. It was an uncontrolled, hysterical laugh.

Elena shook her head in disappointment.

~ I knew it was too much for you. ~ She said, blinking her eyes. ~ We will try another time.

Her eyes shone brighter, turning everything back into a blur.

Kaitlyn was still laughing, but it slowly died, replaced by unnatural tiredness. She slowly slipped to the ground.

~ Sleep child. ~ Elena said in her mind.

Deep in the forest, Alpha Felix heard a strange noise coming from the distance.

Shioban sent him out after Kaitlyn right after they talked to Kylan. She could not stand the thought of her daughter being somewhere there alone, and who knows, maybe in danger. She was utterly oblivious to who she was, and Luna could not think what would happen when her beast would awake for good.

Shioban was mad at Kylan for rejecting Kaitlyn and for all, he did that led to this dreadful situation.

Alpha focused his senses on the source of the sound.

She started to run when the sound ended without a warning. But it was much closer than before. In the distance, Felix noticed the shape of the old building. It did not look welcoming, but he had to check it anyway.

Alpha came closer, discovering an old barn. To his relief, he caught the scent that could only belong to his daughter; it was intense, and it gave him hope that she was here, or at least not far from this place.

The man found the door leading inside. They were slightly open but not enough for him to get through.

Alpha pulled them with force. There was no sound inside.

He came in, looking around. The place was empty, but he found the bag and some clothes on the strings that belonged to Kaitlyn. Where was she if her stuff stayed here?

~ Something is here, for sure. I can feel its presence. ~ Mars, his wolf, warned him.

~ Where? ~ Felix asked, acting naturally.

- Up. ~ His beast replied.

Alpha raised his eyes to find his daughter sitting on the bar below the roof. There was no way she could climb there on her own.

- Kaitlyn? - He said slowly. - It is me, Felix.

The girl opened her eyes, which shone gold from the shadows.

~ Shit! ~ Mars said, and Felix had to agree with him.

~ Shioban, I need you in the old barn north of the packhouse. We have a problem. - Alpha mind- linked his wife.

~ I am on my way. ~ She replied, while Felix was not taking his eyes off the gold orbs, watching him coldly.