Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 5 - Life

Eleanor woke up in a daze. She couldn't see clearly; it was like a hazy world. Her ears twitched slightly as sharp beeping sounds entered her awareness. Footsteps came and went nearby, and someone was talking in the distance, though she couldn't make out the words. The thick smell of antiseptic numbed her senses. She blinked several times, trying to adjust her vision, and gradually, the room around her became clearer. She was still in the place Ethan called 'the infirmary'.

She tried to sit up but failed. Her hands and feet were still strapped to the bed.

Sensing her movement, Ethan stood up from his chair and walked toward her. "Good morning, Eleanor. How do you feel?"

Without thinking, she replied automatically, "Nauseous. The thick antiseptic smell is overwhelming."

She suddenly stopped as her mind caught up with her situation. She turned to Ethan, her voice tense with anticipation. "Ethan, was the process successful?"

Ethan gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry. Everything went well. You and your baby are both fine and healthy. My mother checked both of you and found no complications."

Eleanor glanced down at herself. "Then why am I still bound?"

Ethan's expression grew serious. "First, look at your body. You're in your werewolf form now. Your body needs time to adjust. Your senses should be sharper, your body stronger, and your instincts more primal. Newly turned werewolves often experience uncontrollable urges... intense hunger, aggression, and heightened emotions. That's why you're still bound, to prevent any accidental harm. Once you adjust, we'll remove the restraints."

Eleanor focused on her senses. Her hearing had improved significantly... she could hear both her and Ethan's heartbeats clearly. She looked at the ceiling and noticed tiny gaps in the paint she had never seen before. A strange surge of energy coursed through her veins, making her feel powerful, almost as if she were on an intoxicating drug.

After taking a moment to assess herself, she asked, "Then how can I get used to my new body if I'm tied up like this?"

With her guidance, you'll learn how to control your abilities and move normally. She'll evaluate your potential and train you for a

before asking, "And

with werewolf vitality. However, your pregnancy might progress faster than a human's, as werewolves have

her mind still reeling from the

entered the room. Eleanor was fast asleep, her body still bound. The woman sat in the chair beside her and studied her intently. After a moment, she pulled out her phone and made a

haven't sent me the detailed report on Eleanor

time do you

is the final

phone vibrated. She opened the newly received folder and silently scrolled through the information. As she read, a faint smirk formed on

raw talent," she murmured. "Let's see how you perform under pressure. I hope

gaze piercing. Then, in a firm voice, she commanded,

In her groggy state, she saw a striking woman sitting across from her with an air of absolute authority. She had

the woman's unwavering gaze, Eleanor

I am Fiona Raynor, Matriarch of the Raynor pack. Here, I am both the law and the executioner. Your only job is to obey my commands

she almost choked on her own breath. Ethan had mentioned his grandmother

understand,"

in approval. "Good. Now,

turned toward the door but stopped, remembering the restraints. Without hesitation, she moved back and undid the bindings,