"So what else did Beta Andrew want to talk about?" I asked as we made our way back into the kitchen in my grandparent's...into our... house.

"Oh, just basic questions. He wanted to know if you'd be living in the Pack House. And if you had any special needs or requests" my grandfather answered.

"Did you tell him about my abilities?" I asked

"No, we figured that if you wanted to tell him, you could. Although, Alpha Alexandre didn't feel it was necessary at this time, then I wouldn't worry about it" he said pensively.

"Ummm, ok. Well I'm going to go to bed now. After I shower but I'm basically going to bed" I said, rambling awkwardly.

"Alright dear, well, we'll see you tomorrow morning. Sleep well and if you need anything, come get us. School starts at eight, so I recommend getting up around seven" my grandma smiled and patted me on the back.

"Thank you, night", I headed back towards my room, but stopped and turned back to my grandparents, "thank you for taking me in and making me feel welcome" I told them.

They both smiled warmly at me and I turned around and headed to my room.

Once in my room, I turned on my 'Calming' playlist on my phone and plugged my phone into the dock on the bedside table. Lana Del Rey's "Without you" startled playing loudly and I headed into the bathroom to take a shower. I saw three dials next to the shower, one that said 'vent', one that said 'heat', and the final one said 'floor'. I turned the heat timer all the way on and then turned on the floor to see what would happen. Immediately, the cool concrete floor began warming up.

"Nice, a floor warmer. Wow."

I took a long, hot shower, grabbed the robe that hung on the towel rack and put it on. I dried my hair with the extra towel that was next to the robe, and then put it back on the rack. I made my way into the carpeted, amazing closet that now housed all my new clothes. I picked out a black cami and black fleece bottoms to sleep in and made my way back to my bed room. I turned the music down to a soft, hush in the background and climbed into bed. I tried not to let my mind wonder about tomorrow and my future, but I couldn't help it. From everything I have heard, High School can be the most terrifying event or the greatest moment in the someone's life. I don't know how to act with other teenagers. I think Sophie and Jason and the others will help me but that doesn't necessarily mean that I'll fit in. I guess I should just let loose and relax, and that will help me fit in better. But that's a lot easier said than done.

I stared at the ceiling, making small wisps of flame float through the air for a control exercise, until I fell asleep.



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I made my way downstairs in blue jeans and a purple see-through shirt with a white cami underneath. I also found purple sandals with flowers on the top, so I paired those with my outfit. Sophie had texted me (I have no idea when she got a hold of my phone to put her number in it) and told me to bring workout clothes for the athletic period so that I wouldn't be sitting out awkwardly during athletics. They were tucked away safely in my purse, but they made my purse bulky and heavy. I entered the kitchen and sat my purse on the bar. I slid onto the closest bar stool and smiled at my grandmother when she turned and looked me.

"Morning Gonga" I said with a smile.

"Morning Terri dear, would you like some pancakes?" she asked

"Yes ma'am" she placed two pancakes and two strips of bacon onto a plate and sat the plate in front of me along with butter and syrup.

"Thank you" I ate quickly because it was seven thirty and I searched the distance from the house to the school this morning and saw that it was a fifteen minute walk.

"Slow down dear! No rush" my grandma scolded me.

"Gonga, it takes fifteen minutes to reach the school walking, so I have to hurry if I want to be on time" I told her between bites of pancake. At that moment, my grandfather walked in carrying something behind his back.

"Ah, there you are! Good morning honey" My grandmother told my grandfather. She kissed my grandfather and he mumbled morning. They then turned to me simultaneously and smiled.

"Good morning Terri. What's the rush?" he asked

"Long walk" I chose to shorten my response for times sake.

"There's no need for that" he said, pulling what he was holding behind his back out into sight. It was a Vera Bradley Laptop Backpack. Light gray with purple flowers in different shades. He handed it to me, with a smile, and I just smiled back.

"Thank you"

"You're welcome. Its got everything you'll need for school today" he told me with a bigger smile.

"Thank you so much. You didn't have to do that though. And, I really appreciate it, but how can a backpack get me to school quicker?" they were up to something, their smiles were too sweet.

"I said it has EVERYTHING you need. Check the front pocket." Grandfather responded.

I unzipped the front pocket and pulled out a sleek looking car remote control. I pressed the little silver button and a key flipped out.

"You got me a car?!" I screamed jumping from the bar. My grandparents started nodding and laughing. I ran around the bar and hugged both of them tightly. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! Is it outside?!" They nodded and I almost ran out the door without my bag but they both yelled,

"Your stuff, your stuff!" they were laughing hysterically. I grabbed my bags quickly and ran out the door. In front of our house was a shiny, sleek black Camaro. I turned around slowly and stared at them in shock.

"Go, go, get to school" they shooshed me. I thanked them one more time and then got into my car. When I turned it on, it purred like a kitten. My mom had let me get my license, just as a precaution, but had never bought me a car. I didn't really want one either. No need, I didn't want to go anywhere. Now, I wondered why I had never wanted a car before. This freedom of feeling was new and I loved the way it felt. I backed out of the driveway and headed to school.





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