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#Chapter 100: Finding A Way Together
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The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 101: Friends and Faints
Life at Grandma Jo's house settled into a comfortable routine. Lucas and I rode to school together every day on his motorcycle. The engine's roar and wind whipping through my hair became a familiar soundtrack to our mornings.Lucas and I were closer than ever before.It was a throwback to our childhood, and the ease with which we fell back into this comfortability warmed my heart. I was just Shana, and he was just Lucas.It had only been a week, but with each passing day, Lucas seemed more like himself again.The weight of his father's control had lifted, and his laughter had returned, brightening our shared moments. There was a renewed sense of familiarity between us, as if we had stepped back in time to when life was simpler.When we didn't let others get in the way of anything. When we were too young to care.It felt refreshing to finally feel free from the stress that had constantly hung over our heads.But even even as our days found a comfortable, steady rhythm... There were con
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 102: Strange Wolfless Symptoms
I groaned as my eyes fluttered open, and the sterile smell of a hospital greeted me. This was becoming a recurring theme in my life, and frankly, I was getting tired of it.My first thought was to wonder how I ended up here this time.Never in my life did I think I would end up in a hospital as much as I have in the past several months."Hey there, sleepyhead," Grandma Jo's warm voice greeted me as she leaned in closer to my bed. "How are you feeling?"My eyes shifted around the room, and I noticed Lucas sitting in a chair beside me. His expression was a mix of concern and something else, something harder to read. It made me uneasy.Was he upset with me? Frustrated? I doubt he liked coming to the hospital this much, too.They were probably going to start charging me rent for constantly taking up space."I'm... okay, I guess," I mumbled, still trying to shake off the grogginess. "What happened?"Grandma Jo chuckled softly. "Well, dear, it seems like you fainted. We're not sure why.""F
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 103: Answers Are Near
Lucas POVThe uneasy feeling in my gut wouldn't subside as we drove back from the hospital. Something just didn't add up about Shana's condition.Anemia?It just seemed too convenient, too easy an explanation for her sudden bouts of dizziness.The fact that she had been hiding this from me also made me upset. I had no idea why she'd felt like she needed to keep it a secret.I feel like an awful friend for not noticing anything sooner, or neglecting to conduct any research on what could be wrong with her.I couldn't help but recall the moments that had me questioning Shana's condition.When Jessica had locked her in the training room, her eyes had glowed an unnatural color. I'd brushed it off then as an adrenaline-fueled hallucination, but it had been too vivid to forget.Even the hospital couldn't identify what the cause was... and then it was just forgotten.And then, more recently, when she defended herself against her intoxicated father, her eyes shimmered with that strange, otherw
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 104: Rumors Don’t Die
The next day, Lucas decided we would take my car to school instead of his motorcycle, a considerate move on his part.He seemed genuinely concerned that his motorcycle might trigger my dizziness or nausea. Honestly, I enjoyed our motorcycle rides and I didn't think they were any cause for my recent symptoms, but Lucas didn't want to take any chances.It was a small but kind gesture of his thoughtfulness.Yet, despite his efforts to make me feel better, I couldn't hide the heavy emotions that had clung to me since my discovery of the wolfless article I had read last night...The words "shortened lifespan" had been circling around my mind.I could hardly get myself out of bed this morning, even though I didn't sleep a wink last night.I didn't even take one of Grandma Jo's breakfast blueberry muffins that I had eaten every single morning since staying there.I wasn't in the mood.Lucas noticed it. I could tell because he kept looking over at me as he was driving. I saw him out of the co
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 105: Secret Plans
Lucas POVToday was Saturday, and I had big plans prepared for the day. Plans that slightly veered away from the norm. Plans that I didn't share with Shana.She had agreed to rest at home while I headed for an early morning training session with my team.Or at least, that's where I told her I was going.When I told Shana to skip this practice, I lied. I had plans to go meet with the professor who might have all the answers about Shana's condition.His name was Professor Black, and after spending a few hours last night researching him thoroughly, I truly believed he would be able to tell me what was wrong with Shana.He was one of the only wolfless specialists in the area, and he'd conducted hundreds of studies on their kind.I was both anxious and excited to meet him.He worked at the local university in town but asked to meet at a local coffee shop.Curiosity and a touch of anxiety coursed through me as I opened the door to the cafe. I wondered how this conversation would go and if P
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 106: Growing Feelings
Lucas POVProfessor Black's revelation hung heavily in the air. I had the desire to press him for more information about the unfortunate boy who had transformed into a monstrous creature because of his wolflessness."What happened? Can you tell me more?" I asked."Sure," Professor Black nodded. "The worst part was when the boy's wolf form was discovered by some bullies at his school.""Discovered how?"Professor Black shrugged. "I'm not sure. The boy was experiencing shifts in his form. I think he must've lost some kind of control, and it was revealed to them."I was quiet for a moment, wondering if anything like that could ever happen to Shana. But I tried to get the thought out of my head. Shana hadn't shown any strange signs of shifting...Except for those two times when her eyes glowed..."The bullies claimed this monstrous creature had lost control and harmed them. As a result, the boy was sent to jail, condemned to a life behind bars for as long as he lived," Professor Black con
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 107: Life Has Meaning
The day spent with Grandma Jo was comforting. It was exactly what I needed after spending the last twenty-four hours stuck in my thoughts.Her warm, wrinkled hand rested on mine as we strolled through the garden behind her house. I loved it back here and it's grown so much more since I was a child.I could tell that Grandma Jo spent a lot of time back here, caring for all of her flowers.The late afternoon sun created long shadows across the grassy lawn, and the scent of blooming flowers filled the air. It was all you could ever need to unwind.The rose bushes in the center of the garden were my favorite. There were varying shades of red and pink, bringing a vibrance to the surrounding area.Although I could lay out here for hours and soak in nature, I found myself constantly anxious about the information I had learned.As we walked, I couldn't help but think about what I'd read about wolfless conditions and how it might affect me. My mind was full of questions and concerns, and I nee
The Hockey Alpha was My Childhood Sweetheart #Chapter 108: A Night to Remember
The following morning, I stood in my room as Grandma Jo handed me a dainty white dress decorated with delicate pink roses.It reminded me so much of the rose bushes in Grandma Jo’s garden.My eyes lit up as I held it up to admire the crafted details. When Grandma Jo suggested I wear one of her old dresses, I thought it'd be outdated, but this was beautifully timeless."Oh, Grandma Jo, it's so pretty!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with genuine appreciation. "I bet you looked lovely in this when you were my age."Grandma Jo chuckled warmly, and it looked as if her eyes were twinkling with fond memories. "Oh, it's been so long since I could fit in that. You can keep it. I'm glad you like it, dear. It was my favorite dress back then, and I hope it brings you as much joy as it brought me.""I'm sure it will. Thank you so much. I love it." Unable to contain my excitement and happiness, I hugged Grandma Jo tightly.She squeezed me just as tightly back. Then she reached for a pair of heels, "
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