Game of Destiny Chapter 11-1 " I'm sorry , " he said . I shrugged , as if it wasn't a big deal . But it was . A single tear rolled down my cheek and I rubbed it away , " I have no words for how your matte treated you . You are not weak , Arr . You survived a rejection from your true mate , you survived leaving your pack and you built a life for yourself . You are strong . And if he couldn't see it , then he is a fool and his pack will be weaker because of it . If you join my pack , we will be there when you need us . We have been through what you have . We chose to leave our old pack to seek a better life . This pack has a strong hand care for our own and physical strength isn't the measurement we use to value a pack member . I was right when I felt like you would be a good fit for us . If you have been raised in a Beta household , you must have learnt things . None of the top ranks , ncluding me , have had formal training for our roles . We could use someone like you . But I won't make you choose now . Let's stick the plan to take the day as it comes and we'll have another talk tomorrow . Okay ? " 1 looked up at Finlay . " You're not going to ask me to leave ? " I asked . He chuckled . " Because you didn't tell me everything ? You had known me for less than thirty minutes , I don't expect that kind of loyalty . I'm honoured that you shared it with me now , " he told me , 1 nodded . " Then I would like to stick to the plan , " I said . " I'm happy to hear it , Amie . " " Armeria , " I said , and it sounded foreign . He looked at me . " It's my full name . " He smiled and nodded . " Armeria , " he said , and it sounded nice coming from him . " Matilda has been insisting she get to show you around today . Is that okay ? " he asked . " It is . I like her , " I told him as we turned around to head back . " She can be intimidating , but she is an amazing wolf . We are lucky that she joined us , " he said . Hours later , we were all sitting by a roaring fire . Pups were running round playing and elderly wolves were telling tales about past glory . It amused me how much it was the same as it had been in my former pack . I fell back into my old habits as I helped hand out blankets to those that needed and I offered to look after the pups when everyone was going to shift . Matilda frowned at me . " Why aren't you joining in the fun ? " she asked . I realised no one had told them about me . " I'm latent , " I said . Matilda burst out laughing , the last response I had expected . Then she stopped and looked at me . " You are serious ? " she asked . " Aunt , careful , " Finlay said as a warning . She waved him off . " I am . " I said . " Dear , why on earth would you think that ? I can feel your wolf , " she asked . " I think you are feeling my nature , not my wolf . I'm twenty - two and my wolf has yet to show herself . If I have a wolf , she is probably too weak to break through , " I said . " Now , this is just nonsense . Why would you have e a weak wolf ? " " Everyone knows that a strong wolf will come to you early . I'm almost at the point when all hope is lost . " I didn't expect to have to defend why I had a weak wolf . " Most strong wolves tend to come early ," she agreed . " But there are strong wolves that bide their time . No one knows why . Maybe 1/2 Chapter 11-1 they are waiting on something or maybe the conditions aren't right about you . Not in your person , pol in your wolf . Mark my word , it wi have spent the day with you , Amié . There is nothing weak come , Matilda said with confidence , " That is enough , aunt , " Finlay said . He looked at me with worry . Iderstood he didn't want to give me false hope , and I appreciated it . It had been hard to accept my fate and there wasn't rom for false hope . " Very well , " she said with a nod . The topic was changed but during the next hour or so , many of the parents accepted my offer to watch over the pups . Cadence was thrilled , I promised him I would tell him some of the old stories my mother had told me when I was little and we could have snacks while we waited for the rest of pack to returi , It wasn't long before Finlay stood up . The surrounding conversations stopped . Chapter Comments Sfayz This put tears in my eyes W VIEW 1 COMMENT > 6 < SHARE POST COMMENT 2/2 Game of Destiny Chapter 11-2 " it's the fall moon . Let's head for the forest and run , Finlay said and there were cheering and people started walking into the forest . " Will you be okay ? " he asked me . " Of course she will be , " Matilda huffed . " I'll keep her company and help her keep an eye on the savages , " she added . Finlay looked at me and I gave him a smile and a nod . He headed for the forest, I stopped at the edge to look back before disappearing into the darkness . I held up my promise to Cadence and he and the other pups got to choose snacks , and sat down all around me and Matilda as I started to tell the old tales . After two stories , the younger pups had snuggled into blankets and were sleeping . The older ones were running around , enacting the battle scenes , " You have a good hand with pups , " Matilda said . " I have had a lot of training . As I don's shift , I stayed behind with the pups in my old park , " I told her . I was starting to get warm . Maybe I was sitting too close to the fire ? " How old were you when you left your own pack ? " Matilda asked . " Eighteen . " I looked around , making sure none of the pups were close by . "I was rejected by my mate , " I said . She looked as shocked as Finlay had . " And you doubt your strength ? You will find your way and I'm sure the moon will give you a more deserving mate , " she told me and patted my leg . I gave her a smile . She was really sweet . " Is the fire hot ? " I asked , pulling my sweater over my head , leaving the in a tank top . " Do you feel hot ? " she asked . " Yeah . And a little funky . Maybe I ate too many snacks with the pups- " How long have you been feeling like this ? " she asked , I had to pause and think . " I have been feeling a little restless all day , like I should remember something , but I have forgotten what . But the heat has only come the last thirty minutes or so , " I told her . She studied me and nådded . " It will be fine , just relax and don't fight against it , " she said . " Fight against what ? " I asked as Finlay stepped out of the tree line . He was only wearing shorts , and I was confused by why he was back in his human form this early . He walked up to me and kneeled down in front of me , and placed a hand on my forehead . " You are burning up , " he said and looked at his aunt . She nodded . What was that all about ? " The others are coming as well , " he told me . " Why ? " I asked . Then there was a cramp in my stomach which took my breath away . " You are turning , Armeria . And a pack should surround you when you have your first turn . It helps ," he said . I just stared at him like he had spoken Martian . " Turning ? " I asked . " Your woll is coming , " Matilda softly told me . More and more of the pack were walking out of the forest , all half dressed . Some of them gathered up the pups , others just gathered around us . " Amie , do you remember what your parents told you about your first shift ? Finlay asked me . My focus returned to him . No one had ever talked to me about my first shift . That was not how it was done in my old pack . When someone showed the first signs of shifting , they were taken by their parents or close relatives into the woods and then the next morning they were back . I shook my head . 1/2 Chapter 11-2 No one has told me anything I sold as another cramp hit me . dit nilas the looks being exchanged between Finlay and his Chapter Comments Stayz This put tears in my eyes VIEW 1 COMMENT 6 < SHARE POST COMMENT