Deserted But Not Alone novel Chapter 9

We ran back to the house and met Uncle Travis and Aunt Meghan waiting for us in the clearing.

"Shift back." She ordered.

I wondered how I was supposed to tell her I didn't know how to.

Salem came to my rescue and guided me, "Close your eyes and imagine this wolf form bending and molding to transform into your human body. That'll do it."

I followed her instructions and soon enough, I was back in my human body. The transformation was not as hard as the first one, but it was painful nonetheless.

A cold wind hit me and I realised I was naked from head to toe. My hands immediately went to cover my breasts and my womanhood and my eyes wandered around the clearing, looking for my sports bra and booty shorts. I found them, but I realized they were shredded to pieces. Must be why we were told to wear as little clothing as possible.

Aunt Meghan threw a towel at me and I rushed to wrap it around my freezing body. Uncle Travis did the same to Adam and within a few seconds, we were all walking into the house.

I had a lot of questions for them, especially concerning my parents. But I kept mute, knowing it was the right and safest thing to do.

"Your flight leaves by 11 AM today, so pack your bags as soon as you wake up." Aunt Meghan said, turning to speak to us.

Adam and I looked at each other, bewildered.

Adam said, "You're not going to talk to us about what just happened out there?"

Uncle Travis growled and in the blink of an eye, he had his hand around my brother's neck in a tight grip. His eyes flashed amber and his teeth elongated into large fangs. I could feel my twin's terror mixed with mine.

"What the fuck did I say about questioning us, mutt?" He snarled.

"I-I'm sor-sorry s-sir." Adam stuttered, trying to fight against the hand squeezing his windpipes.

Uncle Travis kept his iron grip in my brother's neck, and I could see Adam's face start to turn red, "I don't know what your little wolves may have told you and neither do I care, but understand one thing." he looked at me to make sure I realised he was talking to both of us, "I am still the Alpha. You are both beneath me. If I tell you 'jump', you are to ask me 'how high'. Don't think that because you got your wolves, you're stronger or more powerful. No! I could kill you both right now if I wanted to, but it would just be a hassle. Remember that. Remember that you are both still breathing because I simply don't want to be inconvenienced. Are we clear?"

I don't think I've ever been this scared in my life. I could even hear Salem whimper in my mind with her ears flat against her head in submission.

"Yes sir."

He finally released Adam, who fell to the ground coughing and heaving. I was too paralysed by fear to even think of helping my brother up. All aunt Meghan did was smile wickedly and follow her husband up the stairs and into their room.

Adam and I silently walked to our rooms, only speaking when we wished each other happy birthday with wry smiles on our faces, before parting to go to our respective rooms.

I tossed and turned all night, only falling asleep when the sun was just rising and all too soon my alarm rang at 8 AM.

I sighed, "Happy 18th birthday to me I guess."

I got up, brushed my teeth and showered, trying to think positive thoughts and not think about the freak show that happened a few hours ago. I put on my black tank top, tucked into a pair of boyfriend jeans ripped at the knees and selected a deep red cardigan to wear on the outfit because of the cold. I wore patent black loafers and used four silver rings and earrings to accessorise. I then packed my suitcase and prepared to go home. By 9:30, I had gotten all my things together. I went downstairs to have breakfast and I ran into Adam on the way.

"Morning Garden Gnome." He smirked.

It was good to see him in good spirits after the hell we went through early today. If my brother could be positive, so could I.

I didn't miss a beat, "Morning leprechaun. How are you doing?"