I was barely conscious as they continued to talked about me, sounding worried.

“She’s got marks on her face, look there’s a handprint” said the older voice.

“Dad who would abuse a pup.” asked the young voice.

“I don’t know, look at her arm, there’s a dark bruise in the shape of fingers, see the nail marks, she’s got another hand shaped bruise on her other cheek.” points out the older voice.

“Why dad? She’s just a pup, they must have thrown her into the river.” said the younger voice

“I’m afraid you’re right son, and she could have died, the river is swollen and dangerous, her legs….” the older voice trails off.

“So many bruises….” the younger voice also trails off.

“All these cuts, she must have been tossed over and over, the poor child, how did she get out of the river?” the older voice asked in wonder.

“Where did she come from dad?” the younger voice asked.

“There is a pack picnic today remember, that’s where we were heading, looks like she had on her best dress, despite what it looks like now, she must have come from there.” the older voice had said.

“Dad….that’s five miles up river.” points out the younger voice.

“I know, Goddess…she should have died, any other pup would have died, she’s incredibly lucky to have survived.” said the older voice.

or the Mountainmovers?” the younger voice contemplated. “They both have some people among

Shadowtails, we all have black hair and tan skin among our Clan’s as well, but I know she’s not

Families though are exclusively pale and blond for a few generations now, she can’t be one of theirs.” remarked

breeding dark coloring out, they only mate with others who have blond hair and blue eyed features son. Any family member born with tan skin or dark

that?” asked

I Allister Northmountain reject his Goddess given mate for that Ice Queen he married, because his

tan, with black hair and violet eyes. It’s said that Allister and Bettina had a daughter who looked like the Heartsong’s Ancestor, the First Alpha. Probably

think this girl is her, dad?” asked

has obviously suffered, was not necessary, we will find out if this was her family’s doing.” said the older voice. I was finally able to open my eyes and look

the older wolf asked, I had nodded my head yes, my throat hurting to much

blue eyes, and pale skin, his shoulders were broad. You could tell he was going to be a giant of a werewolf when he was done growing, just as large as the older male next to me. The older male looked like the young one, only his eyes where

who I am child.” asked the older

once, but I’d felt the his power and status

 

the Pack House, and treat you before taking

we really going to let them have her back?” asked

to be with her family, and I can’t just take the child away.” I’d passed out

pounding on my bedroom door brings me back from that memory. Sadly, that was not the only awful memory I carried. It was not the only scar embedded into my soul by my family, there were

name, because she is always addressing me as “you wretch.” The ‘her’ being my mother. You would think she would call me by name. But it was a waste of time to hope for something different. I’ve

school, I do my best not to give in to the urge to sing in the shower. Every time I sing, my family goes into a rage.

become less and less tolerant of the oppressive and abusive way they treat me. I’ve been struggling to hold back, to maintain the image of a submissive and obedient she-wolf. There are only two more weeks left of school. That’s what I have to

we’ll be free.” I say

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