Chapter Twelve

Emily's POV 

“It's the Alpha’s decision to make. It seems if we don't accept you, the Alpha won't accept us either. And from the looks of it, you're highly valuable to the Alpha.” The guy with black skin said.

“How am I valuable to the Alpha?” I asked.

“I mean it's pretty obvious, she let you sleep in her late daughter's cave.”

I hummed. So the cave I slept in actually belonged to Emilianna's late daughter. I didn't know how to feel about that.

“My name is Adam by the way.” He said which made me nod.

“Right, Adam.”

“Come on, let's go. I'm curious to see how you hunt.” Maron said and I nodded.

I was given a bow and an arrow and I held onto it firmly as we were led to the woods.

There was a group of deers and some pigs in the woods.

Maron whispered to me. “Kill one, let's see how good you are.”

I knew that this test depended on me doing well. That was the only was for me to get any atom of respect from this pack. Knowing they were rogue wolves, it was easier to realize with them that everything was a competition.

Whether I wanted to be known or not I had to hunt well in front of them least I be catisgated as an omega. Or something equally miserable. I may have transitioned from being a werewolf to something else but my instincts were still sharp, if not sharper. 

I focused my arrow and my bow and focused on a deer.

BANG!

The deer collapsed and fell. It was a beautiful thud. Before the other deers could run away, they were shot on, and everyone else went for their kill.

“Guys, I can't help but ask, you are all werewolves so why don't you hunt in your wolf form. Why use bows and arrows instead?”

“Oh,” Maron chuckled. “It was the Alpha's idea. She claims it's good in order for us to remain in touch with our humanity. I don't know what that means but yeah, I respect her so I have to do as she says. We all do.”

I nodded. “Emilianna is sure worthy of respect, she saved my life.”

Maron chuckled, his eyes squinting as though he was in a train of thought. “What I admire about the Alpha most isn't her touch with humanity though. It's her ruthlessness. When you see her ruthless, you absolutely just fall in love with her.”

“You're in love with the Alpha?” I asked Maron.

“Not literally. You get what I mean.”

“My name is Penelope,” the werewolf with light brown eyes said as she walked over to me. “I like the way you hunt, but you smell weird. Are you really a werewolf? Because I tried connecting with your wolf but it seems like there's no connect at all. It's not the same with the guys.”

I decided to not tell her too much details.

“Of course I'm a werewolf. I've just been sick and my wolf hasn't recovered well.” I said.

“Well, that explains it.” Penelope said with a nod.

“We should head back,” Adam said while looking around the woods.

“What’s the hurry? Let's talk more to the newbie.” Maron said while smiling at me. But I knew to look beyond his smile. This guy was a murderer and anything he did, I was sure it had a horrible motive behind it.

“What is your name again?” Maron asked.

“Emily.” I said without hesitation.

“You're one of us now. I would like to know, how long are you going to stay with us for?” Maron asked.

Everyone's gaze turned towards me.

“Do you have a pack? Why were you found in the place that the Alpha found you? Tell us about your origins.”

“Woah, woah, relax. It's not that deep. I'm just someone that happened to cross you guys’ path.”

Adam looked at me closely. “Maron is right. You should tell us the truth. Do you have any hidden motives? And besides, the Alpha is still in her grieving process, why would she want to keep someone like you by her side. See, you're even wearing the Alpha's late daughter's clothing. What are your true intentions? I can't go by your pretty face alone.” Adam said and I could see the smirk in Maron’s face.

So that was his intention, to plant distrust within the group so that they would be wary of me. If I did not choose my answers wisely, I may just be ganged upon and killed.

I sighed. “Let me know your questions. I'll answer.”

“Where are you from?” Penelope asked.

“I don't remember.” I lied.

“You're lying.” Penelope said.

Maron chuckled.

“I'm not. I hit my head and my memory has been messy since then. It's a miracle that I'm alive. Thankfully, Emilianna did not abandon me to die when she saw me.”

Penelope looked at me closely while Maron scoffed.

“Second question,” Adam said, and I let out the breath that I didn't know I was holding.

“What is it?” I asked Adam.

“Why is our Alpha close to you?”

“I dare not guess the Alpha's thoughts but I do think it's because she's compassionate and lovely.” I said.

“Third question, Will you stay with us permanently?” Adam asked.

“I can't decide untill I recover all of my memories.” I said.

“Smart answer. Anyway, we should head back.”

They all started to pick their kills, I was about to do so too but Adam picked mine and turned to me.

“I'll do it. You should rest easy until you get back your memories.” Adam said and I smiled at him.

“Thanks,”

Penelope gave me a smile and we headed back. The cooks rushed towards us to collect the kills.

Maron turned to one of them. “Where's the Alpha?”

“No idea. At the lake maybe, we all know it's her favourite spot.”

“Got it.” Maron said and walked ahead of us. I wanted to go to him out of fear that Maron would do something to hurt Emilianna but Penelope placed a hand on my shoulder causing me to jump as I turned towards her.