Chapter 2: Birthday

//Emily\\

The smell of bacon, sausage, egg, and pancake, irritated my nostrils the moment I stepped into the kitchen.

I took a moment and sniffed in the delicious smell of breakfast before I walked up to my mom.

“ Good morning mom”. I greeted and kissed her cheeks. She was busy on the stove finishing up with breakfast.

“ Good morning baby. You are late for training again.” My mom shot a dagger at me, “You know how your father hates lateness.” She stated.

“ Sorry mama, I slept late last night. “ I lied between my teeth and managed to make a sad face which earned me some sympathy.

“Alright dear! Sleep early next time.”

“Sure mom, I will take my leave now. Gamma Trey must be waiting for me.” I murmured and tried to leave against the protest made by my stomach.

“ Wait Emily,” I quickly halted and prayed earnestly for her to tell me to eat my breakfast. Before I leave for training.

“Finish with breakfast before you leave. You can’t function properly on an empty stomach. ” She giggled and my lips curved into a smile as a sigh of relief left my lips.

At the word breakfast, I did a happy dance in my head as I walked to the dining table and took a seat behind trays of scrumptious foods lined up on the table.

I rub my small palms together and started salivating. All my eyes could see was food. The erotic dream was long forgotten.

I love food and I’m not ashamed to voice it out. We werewolves are strong and energetic beasts. So we end up utilizing more energy than humans and other species.

We also have a high metabolism rate, making us hungry all the time.

“Happy sweet eighteen baby." My mother screams excitedly. Bringing me out of my daze.

She slid a tray of food in front of me and I gasped at the sight.

I lean over to the side and pulled her into a bear hug.

“Oh my god! Mom. This smells delicious “ I praised.

“It sure is” my mother chirps. ” I have to make my baby’s day special. Again, Happy birthday sweetie. I pray this day brings you a lot of goodwill and happiness “

“ Thanks, mom.” I kissed her cheeks and got back into my seat.

The tray had bacon, sausage, and mushroom on one side and beans, toast, scrambled eggs, and tomatoes on the other side.

It was a full English breakfast. Something she prepares once in a million years.

Mmm Yummy!

My mom knows me well. She knew I wouldn’t like any other present more than a palatable breakfast.

Just the smell alone clouded my mind with fog.

The smell of the food was alluring and made my stomach rumble over and over again.

My sense came to live and I couldn’t help but stare at the food, swallowing my saliva.

For a minute I forgot all about training since the food had my undivided attention.

I didn’t waste any more time. I stuffed the mouthwatering food into my mouth. Chewing as fast as I could.

My taste buds came alive as the delicious taste of food rolled on my tongue.

Tasty!

So tasty!!

I must confess, my mother has got talent. She is the best cook in the world! Her cooking skills were incomparable.

I shoved more bacon and sausage down my throat like a hungry lion and sipped on the chilled glass of pineapple juice. Sitting on my right.

I let my eyes scan around the room. Where were the rest of the family? Where is dad and brother?

“ Where is father?” I asked my mom when I found myself alone at the dining table.

Her expression automatically changed and she stopped cleaning the working surfaces.

Her face contorted in sadness before she quickly covered it up...

Was something up?

Before I could ask further questions my brother walked in to answer my previous question.

“Father is out meeting with the alpha of the Golden Lycan pack. He will be back in a few hours.”

The Lycan pack?

I nodded but my mind was filled with more questions.

Why was my father meeting the Lycan Alpha?

Is it for alliance??

Or treaty?

My mother’s sad face didn’t leave my mind for a second.

Was something going on with the pack that I wasn’t aware of?

I sighed and shifted my attention back to my food.

My brother Darren strode toward me and kissed my temple. “ Happy birthday Red.”

He addressed me by my nickname and joined me at the table.

“ Thanks, Dar.” I smiled and averted my eyes in my mother’s direction.

“ What about you mom? Join us for breakfast. “ I uttered.

“ Sweetie I’m not that hungry. I will eat with your father when he gets back. Go ahead and eat with your brother .“ Her voice broke a little as she spoke.

Something was eating her up. I could see it.

All the same, I didn’t read much into it and continued my meal.

Darren pulled a large plate in front of him and picked about eight beacons, ten sausages, five toasts, three pancakes, and four eggs from the tray. He was another foodie in the family.

I believe we inherited our love for good food from our father. I remember him telling Darren and me that he married and mated my mom because of her skills in the kitchen.

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My name is Emily Starling, daughter of Ethan and Elena Starling. I live in the moonlight pack, in Orlando. My father is the Alpha of the pack and my mother is his Luna, making me a werewolf with pure Alpha blood.

I have an older brother, Darren starling. He is older than me by three years. He is the future alpha of the pack. A calm and caring brother. My ride or die. My best friend and confidante.

He has always been there for me and could easily read into my emotions at any given time.

Darren took my father’s good looks. He has black hair and beautiful green eyes just like mine. He stands at 6’5 and is bulky than most male wolves.

I on the other hand took my mother’s hourglass figure and her wild red hair.

I love my brother and family more than anything in this world. I’m ready to fight with anyone who messes with them...

“ As always, you forgot to introduce me” my wolf Leah, whines in my mind.

And I let out a soft laugh.

“I will Missy..., patience.” I muttered into our link before she moved back into the back of my mind.

I gained my wolf, Leah, two years ago, when I turned Sixteen.

Sixteen years is the normal age for a teenage werewolf to shift.

Ever since my first shift, I felt more connected to nature and the pack. I could mind link anyone in the pack.

Leah and I could talk whenever we felt like it. My sense of smell and vision also heightened.

I became stronger and smarter ever since I shifted into my wolf.

I recall my parent's expression when they saw Leah....it was hilarious.

Leah is a rare specie of Wolf.

Leah was blessed by the moon goddess with golden fur, purple eyes, and a silver crescent moon on her forehead, making me stronger in my wolf form. My wolf and I have a thing for Max, something she refused to say out loud.

“No I don’t! “ She made herself known once more.

“Yes, you do. You know I can feel your emotions and thoughts. “ I barked.

She snorted and retreated in a speed of light.

I smiled to myself and nibbled the last piece of toast in my mouth.

“ See you later mom! Dar, I’m off to train”. I yelled and got out of my seat.

“ Okay dear, be back early. Lisa is coming by to help you prepare for the ball”, she responded.

“ Sure thing mom”.

I rushed out of the Alpha suite since I was half an hour late.