Not A Human

True to his promise, he stayed closer to me all the time. After finishing the food, we started our journey. Thanks to the area being closer to the hunting ground, he did not ask me to take wolf form, he was asking me earlier about it. As I had no idea about that! I didn't even know if I could take a wolf form or not. I mean, they way he said 'we all have a wolf in us.' it could not be for me. Right?

I was born and nurtured as a human so there was no way there could be a wolf in me. As far as my logic goes, the blood of that beast mixed in me when he tried to kill me by biting me and like spider man i got mutated.

Though spider man can use webs, he never turned into a spider. So, if i follow the same theory, i could not be turned into a wolf. I just got their power and few characteristics of theirs!! Hmm! I nodded at my theory while he continued to observe me.

I still did not know if going with him to avoid suspicion and learning a few tricks was a good decision or not. I was having so much trouble handling one, how would I handle so many oversized dogs? I shook my head as the anticipation killed me.

"What are you thinking little pup?" he asked as he looked at me. His eyes always observe me as if he was reading my soul. I hated that because it made me scared that he would know my truth and kill me like others tried to do that night. The thought brewed my rage and I gritted my teeth.

His eyes squinted at my reaction.

Darn! I forgot that he could smell my emotions. Like fear, every emotion had a strong smell and he as an oversized dog could smell everything.

"I am a bit nervous about the new pack." he sighed as he stopped and turned to me completely.

"Come here!" he extended his arms and my eyes widened. Was he asking me to give him a hug? Why in the world would I do that?

"Don't be shy now. Come here." ha! Shy! My foot! When he could smell all my fears and worries so well, why could he not smell my irritation when he be narcissist?

I folded my hands in front of my chest and looked the other way. I made no effort to even move an inch, much less hug him. He sighed and shook his head. I thought that he had given up the idea but in the next second I was in his arms. He was holding me tightly as his iron hands were wrapped around my neck. I didn't even see him moving! When the hell did he come so close to me!

I gulped realizing that I had no idea about his capabilities. The strong hands around my neck only felt like a noose around my neck!

Though his hug was warm and comforting, the only thing I could think about was my bleak future that was getting darker every passing second.

"If you think so much then they will be able to smell your fear. You have to learn to control your emotions and I do not understand why you are so afraid. Am I not being with you 24/7 to protect you?" he asked in a confused tone. Yet he was soothing me like a kid was consoled after getting an injury!

How should I explain to him that his being closer to me 24/7 was the main worry. Even when I took a nap, he was just an inch away. I had to tell him specifically that I was going to take a bath or do my personal stuff to stop him from following me everywhere, yet I could always smell him around me.

I did not know how I would survive this journey. I took a deep breath and controlled my emotions, as he said I needed to be strong to stay alive.

"I understand. I will not think much about it from now.'' I replied and he finally left my arms. Though he was annoying, I felt empty when his warmth left my body. He was incredibly warm and strong. So, I felt safe and protected when he hugged me, but my inner fears kept me away from him.

"How far is it?" I asked as I looked at him when he moved away.

"It would have taken a few hours only if we would have taken our wolf form." here he went again. I wonder how wide these woods are?! I had thought that deep woods were not left in our city anymore.

"But those damn humans are close. I could smell their greed and lust for killing us. So, it is better that we travel in our human form. It will take a whole day but it will be worth it." he replied as he continued to move while looking around with his sharp eyes. His posture was telling that he could smell a threat nearby. He moved his hand and hid me behind him.

"Stay alert, I can smell the gunpowder in the air." his voice came out through gritted teeth. I could fear the rage in his voice.

I nodded and stayed alert. If it was handling a human or two. I could do that too. We continued to take small steps when we heard the footsteps coming closer. Soon the sound of talking and chuckling could be heard and I could see three figures in the distance.

One was a woman and the other two were men. They were coming towards our side and the rage in him was increasing. He hid his face with his cloak and then turned to look at them sharply while keeping me hidden behind him.

"Hide your changes, little pup. Or they will find out that you are not a human."