A Mysterious She-wolf novel Chapter 7

Kavi's POV

The four hours flight helped me a lot to finish my work. I closed it before an hour and been enjoying the view from the window. My mom didn't wake during the flight. I woke her up when we were about to land. I could see the beach before landing. It has been a while since I went to the beach. First I need to find a secret spot for my training. My instinct tells that I need to face that monster really soon as I am back to the Pack where all horrible things happened

We finished the formalities and fetched our luggage and proceeded out. I didn't pay attention to who was there to pick us up. But my mom noticed them and dragged me to the direction where her brother was waiting. Her light grey 'bored' aura turned into bright yellow 'happy' aura on seeing them. Even though I felt a pang of hurt on realising that I could never bring out this happiness to her, I am very happy for her.

I quickly masked my aura to a normal calm one. My mom's brother scooped her up like a small girl and swirled saying he missed her so much. The woman I remembered to be her mate was smiling so happily with tears on seeing her mate's happiness and also she was my mom's bestie.

As soon as Aryan uncle put her down, Inba aunt pulled mom into a hug. I stood a good few feets away and watched their reunion. I found my uncle coming towards me with his hands open. No way! I took a few steps back and he halted on his steps as if he remembered something and gave me a warm smile. He was well built obviously being the first son of Alpha and currently Beta of this pack. I gave him a small smile and pretended to look around to avoid the awkwardness that I intentionally created. Inba aunt irrespective of me backing away, gave me a bone crushing hug. I just patted her shoulder awkwardly. I remember both of them from my grandparents funeral. That's when I met them last. They have a son, but I don't remember his name nor his look.

"How are you, honey? Do you remember us? I am your mom's best friend and sister in law, Inba. This big man is your uncle and my mate, Aryan."

Inba aunt spoke excitedly.

"I do remember you guys"

I said with a small smile.

Aryan softly stroked my hair as if any more pressure would break me. The sincerity, love and adoration in his eyes hit my mental barriers like a strong wind. I clearly remember my childhood when he spent more time with me. I subconsciously raised my fist to him. It's our routine to fist-bump for every small thing. His eyes welled up on knowing I remember our best time in childhood and he slowly touched his fist with mine softly. I gave him a quick hug and pulled away. My mom looked happy on seeing me opening up to them. Both of them were so talkative and my mom too surprisingly talked equally and teased them while we drove to the pack house.

They gave us masking scent to get rid of our awful scent. I silently watched them with a smile. I never have seen my mom so enthusiastic like this. I knew she loved her brother and missed her home. But I didn't expect them to bring this drastic change to her. I love them so much but I only use less filter with them. Because their true love and care would easily break my walls which should never happen and my filters and walls are the only protective bubble of me.

Tonight there is a welcoming ceremony for us. Some pack has this tradition to throw a party to welcome and send off pack members. It would keep the relationship between the pack members close. We need to stay at the pack house until we join the pack. And we have to do some paperwork for joining the pack which were almost completed by Aryan. Suddenly I felt the field of strong vibes and recognised that we entered the pack territory. The pack house was the same cream coloured three storey building but had the renovated look. And small to big houses were situated all around the pack house. I could see the Green hills from here which made my mind unwantedly flash the hazel green eyes before me. Aryan uncle walked us inside and stopped before a big brown wooden door which had the golden name board with black letters stating 'Alpha Sezhiyan'.

A smile crept on my face as I remember him very well. He used to play with me in our wolf form. He was the one I was with when I first shifted as a pup. He helped me and taught me to walk in my pup form. He was the first person I mind linked and taught me how to contact and block a person. His mate, Luna Mithra was like the epitome of patience, smartness and love. They had a son and I think his name is Dhayalan and their daughter, Tamizhini. I am embarrassed to meet him now as I remember a particular situation where I attacked a she-wolf who was flirting with him. I was so protective and possessive of him. I could even tell he was my first crush. Any she-wolf other than Luna had faced my atrocity for invading his personal space. Luna appreciated me and also made me her signature chocolate cupcakes as a reward for me.

Actually, he had just finished one meeting and four years old me went to meet him as usual. I saw him awkwardly trying to get away from a woman but she was almost drooling at his sight. I politely asked her to go away but she pushed me and started touching his arms. His face turned into a scowl and I knew he wouldn't use his alpha tone on his pack members for unwanted issues. But that angered me more as I shifted and dug my canines into her leg biting a good part of flesh from her ankle. She howled in pain and when she tried to shift and attack me, Luna stepped in and forced her to go out. Later I got a big lecture from Alpha but Luna rewarded me for protecting her mate from that woman.

A deep voice of 'Come in' broke my thoughts as I realized that I have to face the man I was once obsessed with. Shyness isn't in my dictionary. I should behave like an unattractive silent girl! Remember Kavi! Don't let your walls fall down. He is one smart Alpha; you have too many secrets to safeguard so keep your guard up! I reminded myself.

Alpha Sezhiyan has few grey hairs but he looked the same with his signature 'dimple-displaying' smile and his eyes were sparkling in excitement like a kid in a candy store. He walked towards us and shook his hand with my mom. He halted in his step and looked at me with wide eyes. His aura showed silver meaning, shock. But it was quickly turned bright yellow. I let it go why he was shocked as I can't ask him about it anytime soon.

"Welcome our new pack doctor and my favourite girl! No, she is not my favourite anymore. She never contacted me in this past five years."

He looked away in fake anger.

"After my parents' death, she's never been the same Alpha."

I cringed as I hate my mom blaming my grandparents for everything I do. Basically, they raised me, and I was devasted after their demise. But my multiple masks are now weighing on my grandparents.

"Sorry Sezhiyan, I didn't mean to avoid you. I got busy with something else. But I never forgot anything."

I bit my tongue as I called him by his name like my old self. And my mom glared at me with her narrowed eyes.

"Forgive her for disrespecting you, Alpha. I thought that I had taught her better manners for her."

I closed my eyes to calm my wolf as she was pacing inside me. She loves my mom but after all these years of hostile treatment and not letting her out often, her Alpha genes overtook every time someone disrespects me. Also, it hurt that she didn't even think about my self-respect before speaking like that.

"Hey Anu, she has all the right to call me by name. We are buddies. You shouldn't be harsh on her like this."

Alpha Sezhiyan stated calmly. My mother bowed her head.

"Where is Luna, Alpha?"

I asked him with a smile. His face brightened more at the mention of his mate. My heart still has some respect for 'Mates' because of the couple like them and my uncle and aunt.

"She went out to get something for the ceremony tonight, Kavi. She missed you a lot as she lost her little spy to save her hot mate from unmated she-wolves in her absence."

He replied cockily.

"So you are still letting unmated she-wolves to touch you in her absence."

I asked innocently. He looked at me wide-eyed before shaking his head frantically.

"No way! This hot body is only for my Mithra."

He replied dreamily. My uncle chose this time to enter the room and handed us the folder. My mom sat on one chair and started filling her folder. We need to completely disclose every detail about us. It's like a database and I am recently working on an app for an online high-security database. I sat down on the sofa and Sezhiyan sat next to me. I filled my academic skills which were average. I filled my knowledge about karate, kick-boxing, archery and firearms training. I heard a 'good' from Sezhiyan. I smiled and looked at his pride filled eyes.

"Without my shifting ability, its best to learn these to defend myself."

I stated and his eyes showed sadness but not any trace of pity. This is why I love Sezhiyan. He is always a great leader.

"Can you be able to communicate with her?"

He asked me.

No one has asked me this. They were just concerned about the shifting ability. I knew he could find the disturbance in my aura. So I quickly masked it with sadness rather than guilt.

"No, It's been almost five years."

I lied smoothly. I hear him inhale a deep breath.

"She is one beautiful pup. She would be strong and brave just like you. Don't worry. She will make her appearance soon."

He stated but his voice held some strong meaning behind his words. It's an Alpha thing to not reveal everything which would purposely confuse others.

"How could you be so sure?"

I blurted out.

"Trust me, Kavi. This is the place you shifted for the first time. I am the one witnessed that beautiful moment. She will show up soon. My intuition never failed."

He added the last part assuringly at my unsure look. Everyone will shift with the same pain. What's beautiful in it?