Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Ayla
“Well Ayla, I am happy to tell you that the wolfsbane is barely in your system now. You may feel a bit tired still, but your labs look great. I do want you to focus on putting on some weight. I truly feel if we can get your weight up and get you healthier that we have a great chance of your wolf coming back. I think she was drowned in poison to keep her suppressed, but now I think once you start to acclimate and be around other wolves, she will resurface.” Eric educates me. He’s been giving me discharge instructions all morning in anticipation of my release to the pack house. The thought of seeing other shifters, or being around anyone terrifies me. I feel anxious just thinking about the anxiousness that I anticipate feeling when I see them and now, I feel nauseous. It must be written all over my face because Eric is quick to pick up on it. “It will be alright Ayla. Being around others will be tough at first, but you are the strong, you can do it. Oh, Thane is pulling in now.” The thought up seeing him again has my pulse sky rocketing, but I don’t feel scared. I actually feel mildly excited. Or moderately eager. I can’t explain what I am feeling. He’s been so good to me.
Thane walks into my room and if I felt I could talk, I wouldn’t be in this moment. I am at a loss for words as I look at him. He is ruggedly handsome in his black button up shirt, first few buttons unbuttoned with his sleeves rolled half up, dark jeans and messy black hair. The shirt is tight and accentuates his large muscles all over his 6–foot 4 frame. He has a dimpled smile when he sees me and I feel my heart melting. This man smells amazing and he is gorgeous. I can feel my face heating and I quickly look down at my hands. “Is everything set for her release Eric?” “Yes, alpha. I have her labs back and already instructed her on eating well to get her weight up. The wolfsbane is pretty much out of her system and I think when she acclimates to her surroundings and is around other wolves, she may even get hers back so to speak.” “What’s your wolfs name Ayla?” Thane asks me and I feel hopeful, but also sad. I’ve been without her for so long. I quickly grab my paper and write “Aramana.” “Aramana, that is a beautiful name for what I can only assume is a beautiful wolf. Have you shifted before Ayla?” Thane asks and I am immediately thrown back into a flashback. One time I have shifted and that onetime costs me my entire family. My heartrate spikes and I start to shake. My eyes are blurry and I can’t catch my breath. I am panicking and clawing at my blankets trying to get away. Away from what, I don’t know, but I have to get out of here. They could find me here. “Ayla, Ayla, it is okay sweetheart. Little wolf, can you hear me? You need to slow your breathing down with me. It will be okay. You don’t have to answer any questions you don’t want to, but we need to get you calmed down. ” My vision improves as I rapidly blink and I can see Thane on my bed, arms on my shoulders, leaning in so we are face to face. His earthy pine smell is comforting as I regulate my breathing and calm my nerves. I hold up one finger. “You have shifted only once little wolf?” I nod my head “yes p>
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