Game of Destiny Chapter 12-1 How am I supposed to help Amle through her first shift when no on has told her what to expect ? It's upon her and I don't know if we have time to explain it all , feel my anger rise at how unfair it is to her . Hasn't she suffered enough ? When she told me the real reason why she had left her old pack , it almost broke my heart . I had known her for a couple of days and I already know she is an amazing wolf . How someone who has grown up with her can't see it will never know . Her story had also pained me in a whole other way , a way that wasn't the least logical . She had found her mate , it meant she wasn't my mate . Which I knew . If she had been , I would have known as soon as I saw her in the diner . But somehow , a small part held out hope . Maybe because she didn't have her wolf , it hadn't clicked into place . It was stupid ; I knew it didn't work like that . But a part of me had held out hope , growing a little stronger with each new thing 1 learned about her . It didn't make sense to be bitter at the moon goddess because she had paired Amie with someone so unworthy of her , instead of pairing her with e . But now was not the time to sulk over it . Amie needed me . She needed the pack . She may not be one of us , but I had hoped she would become one . And no matter what she decided , the first shift was hard and confusing . It was better to have a pack around you . I took her hand and she looked at me . " Come , let's go into the woods and I will tell you , " I said . She nodded and got up on shaky legs , Aunt Matilda walked on her other side and the two of us made sure she was steady . Argund us , the pack walked . The ones that had got to know her , walked closest to us . I saw Medow holding a blanket and smiled . They would be there for Amie . " Let's stop in the clearing ahead , " my aunt said . I nodded . It was large enough and the forest floor was covered in soft moss . It was a good place . " Amie , look at me , " I said , and she lifted her forest green eyes to me . " The first shift is not comfortable . Your body temperature will go up to speed up the changes to your body . There will be cramping in your muscles as they start to change . You will feel the bones breaking and rearranging . It isn't fun , but it's usually quick once it starts . Once the first time is over , it will never feel like that again . The next time you will hardly feel it , " I explained and saw her eyes grow big with fear . " It will be fine , child . You are not alone . We will be with you , " my aunt said and guided Amie to sit down . I sat down next to her on the forest floor . She was looking around and her eyes stopped on Cadence . " Even the pups ? " she asked . " Yes , they need to see and understand so they can be prepared when it's their turn . " She nodded and closed her eyes as a tremor wrecked through her body . I felt helpless as I could do nothing for her . I had guided several of our younger pack members through their first change . But I had never felt like this before . Maybe it was because she was so unprepared , or maybe because I felt like life had handed her a bad hand until now . I don't know why , but I struggled with keeping calm . The only thing stopping me from acting out was the knowledge that Amie needed my calm . " Time to get out of your clothes , dear . Trust me , you don't want to tear through them and end up walking back to the pack house wrapped in a blanket . Been there , done that , not worth it , " Matilda said . There were soft chuckles from the pack . Most wolves would rip through their clothes one time or another . Nudity wasn't as big of a deal in werewolf society . But we still avoided going around naked if it could be avoided . Matilda and Medow had helped Amie to stand and were helping her undress . The pack was looking away out of respect and even I lowered my eyes to give her some privacy . When she sank down to the ground next to me , she was wrapped in the blanket Medow had brought . Chapter Comments Sfayz Goosebumps .. Finley was just perfect , I like him and I feel so happy for Amie Deborah Dawdy Amie is amazing and stronger than she knows . VIEW ALL 3 COMMENTS › 6 SHARE POST COMMENT 1/1 Game of Destiny Chapter 12-2 " Do you have any questions ? " I asked her . She looked at me and shook her head . I could see the fear and confusion . " It will be okay . Amnless you count that this means my aunt was right and that is a small catastrophe . She is far too used to being right all the time , " I tried to joke and get a smile from her . When a new set of cramps led through her , the grabbed my hand . " It's okay , Lay down and try to relax . Don't fight it . I told hei and she lied down . The pack drew cloter and we all watched her as she did her best to relax . It didn't take long for the shimmer to appear around her . It was close now . Her body shook and a low whimper escaped her the first sound of snapping bones could be heard . As I watched on th worry , her body changed and her porcelain skin began to disappear under thick fur . Pelore I knew it , the woman had been replaced by a wolf . The only thing visible was its head which was sticking out from the blanket . She was beautiful . The fur around her hate and eyes were a light strawberry blond and got darker the further away from the face it got . I could hardly wait to see the rest of her . " Amie , can you try to sit up ? " I asked , knowing it was confusing to be in your other body the first time . She blinked at me with the same green eyes as always and sat up . She swayed a little , but soon became steady . The blanket pooled around her and all got our first look at what hopefully would be our new pack member . Her body was covered in dark red fur , the tip of her tail and her paws were the same light colour as her face . be " She is so cute ! Cadence exclaimed and everyone chuckled . I could the twinkle in Amie's eyes and knew she didn't take offence . But when the pup rushed forward to pet het , I stood up and blocked his path . I caught hint and took him into my arms . Together , we looked down at Amie When I stood , she almost reached my chest , sing down . She wasn't a small wolf . " Cadence , we have to respect each other . We don't touch someone without asking , especially if they are in wolf form and we can't mindlink with them . Amie is in a very vulnerable place and we need to respect that . She has honoured us by shifting in our presence for the first time , " I told the pup . He looked up at me and then down at Amie , who looked back at him . " Yes , Alpha . Sorry , Amie , " he said . I smiled and ruffled his hair before letting him down , " Good boy . " I told him and watched him make his way back to his father . I looked at Amie . " Ready to stand ? " I asked . She focused and got her back legs underneath her . She swayed a little and she took a step to the side , her tail balanced the body automatically , but she wasn't used to the feeling and swirled around , trying to get a look at it . I couldn't help but to chuckle . She got steadier by the minute . Amie made her way over to where Cadence was standing and she nudged his hand with her nose . He looked at me and I nodded with a smile . With a reverent look in his eyes , he ran his hand over her fur and he squealed . " She's so soft , " he told everyone . I felt a moment of jealousy , but pushed it aside . The pack started to shift one by one . They gently walked up to Amie , careful not to overwhelm her , and let their wolves groet her . I stayed in my human form until she had been greeted by the pack . was " Would you like to test those new legs ? " I asked her . She yapped happily , and I laughed . I shifted into my dusty blond wolf Ir larger than Amie's but not by much . Standing , her wolf was almost a tall as both Martin's and Sam's . I walked up to her and nudged her to start moving . It was strange to not be able to talk to her . But she got my meaning and started walking . She did well for it being her first time . Matilda had shifted and started walking on the other side of Amie . I let the pack know in the mind link we would take Amie for her first run and they could resume the celebrations . After a while of walking , I urged Amie into a slow trot . My aunt soon got tired and mind linked me she would go back to look after the pups . I told Martin , Sam and Medow to join us . Soon , all five of us were running through the woods . I made sure to keep close to Amie , to make sure she didn't tire or lose her footing . But she was a natural . Her wolf seemed built for speed and when we sped over the soft forest floor , her eyes glowed with joy . After a while longer , I told the others they could go back to their planned evening . I knew Medow and Sam would need some time alone as a mated pair , and Martin usually had a date set up . I herded Amie to the same viewpoint we had stood on that morning . The moon hung over the river and the stars sparkled . It was as perfect of a night as you could hope for 1 raised my head and howled at the moon . As a thank you for everything she gave us , others joined in and I looked at Amie , who just stood beside me , looking at me . I stopped howling and locked eyes with her and let out another howl . She took a deep breath and then she joined me . The first notes were uncertain, but as her confidence grew , so did her howl .