A Mothers Confession

Theron

I held my hand against Kamari’s back. If it was to steady her or myself, though, I didn’t know. We stood there silently, letting what Ms. Ostyn had just confessed settle. Kamari not only does have powers but is also a wolf. Not just any wolf, but a rare one, if she was already there when Kamari was a baby. That is almost unheard of. I still remember when Hoku first materialized in me. I was a boy around five if I recall correctly. I remember my dad being proud that Hoku had come forth so early. A sign of a strong Alpha warrior, he had said. Kamari’s had come along as a baby?! What did it all mean?

“You did what?” Kamari whispered into the wind at her mother. “Why? Why would you do such a thing? How could you?” Her voice rose as she spoke, and her body began to shake. I held her closer to steady her.

“Kamari, I-” Ms. Ostyn raised her hand to touch her daughter.

“NO. Don’t touch me. All this time, you’ve been lying to me. I am not only a witch but a wolf, too. My whole life,