Chapter 12: Outsider

Michael looked around at all of us smiled and said, "let's eat". The men spoke of their day and conversed about this and that. They smiled and laughed and teased each other about various things. I was like an outsider looking in on this perfect family and I wanted to get up and walk out. What was I thinking coming here? I never had a family like this and I don't know how to be so casual and easy going like them. How could I ever fit in?

James looked across the table at me and smiled reassuringly. Chase caught his action and turned to me. "Little wolf, James has yet to tell us your real name. May I ask what it is?". Michael gave him a stern look as to scold him with his eyes. He turned to me and all I saw was softness in his face. All the men were looking at me expectantly and I didn't know what to say. I took a sip of the water in front of me and went to speak for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. I cleared my throat, "My name... my name is Female". Logan dropped his fork and cleared his throat. Eric stared at me with a new understanding. Jame's scent mixed with sadness and made my heart shatter a little. Chase just looked uncomfortable with a hint of regret. When I turned to look at Micheal he placed his hand on top of mine and said, "well to us you are Little wolf". His smile was infectious and I found myself returning it. Did I finally have a name?