So, my leaving the pack to train is a reality. The last two days have gone by super fast. Sunday night, I had a long conversation with Trevor. We are not besties again, but I have a better understanding of what he was thinking over the last year. I still don’t like it. He should have done things differently or maybe had an actual conversation with his father. Anything other than what he did.
I left Trevor in the meadow and went home to get ready for our farewell dinner with our friends. I decided to dress nice but casual. Before I leave the house to go to the diner, I check in on Tamaska to make sure she is ok. I can feel her getting stronger every hour. She is almost fully recovered from breaking the bond. Sitting in the moonlight in our sacred spot has helped tremendously. I am going to miss that spot while I’m traveling, but I’ll be able to bask in the moonlight and recharge when I return to the pack periodically. I go downstairs and kiss my parents as I get ready to leave. My dad tells me to call him if anything happens. He is still a little wary of Trevor and wants to make sure that Trevor does not get the chance to hurt me again. I reassure my parents that everything is ok. I told them about the conversation I had with Trevor at the meadow. Trevor and I have some sort of truce right now. We will keep the peace for the sake of the pack. We know that the pack members are watching us closely.
I get to the diner and join my friends. We all clear the air and spend the rest of the time enjoying each other’s company. After a couple of hours of hanging out, we all went home. It’s a little weird because when I’m getting ready to travel away from the pack, the girls would spend the night at my house, but since Mona and Talia are now mated, they will stay with their mates. Rose and I decided not to do a sleepover this time. It would not be the same without all the girls there. We will hang out tomorrow. We plan to go shopping with Rose to help her find a dress for the mate ball. We are going tomorrow because Talia and I will not be here for the ball or the weeks leading up to the ball. I hope that Rose finds her mate at the ball. She is so ready to get mated. She has to be around her twin and his mate all the time, so I know it gets to her at times. I know she is thrilled for her brother and best friend, but she wants her happy ending, and we all want that for her.
I made it back home. My parents are in the family room watching TV when I get there. They are so cute sitting cuddled up on the couch. They are so in love with each other. That is what I want when I finally get my second chance. I have faith that the second time around will be perfect; the way it was meant to be. My mom sits up when I come in and asks me to come to sit with them.
“How did it go tonight, baby?” My mom asked.
“It went very well. It was almost like old times. Everyone had a chance to express their feelings about what happened at the party, then we all agreed to put the past behind us and move forward. It helps a lot that Trevor and I will both be away from the pack for a while. It will give the pack a chance to heal.”
“I am so proud of you, Sweet pea. You have handled this whole situation with grace and dignity. I don’t think many people would have handled this situation the way that you did. You made our ancestors proud.”
“Thanks, daddy. I could not have done anything else after all. I am the daughter you and mom raised.”
“Yes, you are. That’s why you are my favorite daughter.” My mom said.
“Mom, I’m your only daughter.”
“And don’t you forget it.” My mom said.
I am going to miss these moments with my parents.
“So baby girl, have you thought about what you are packing? You are going to be staying in a pack with an unmated alpha and then meeting other supernaturals.”
“Mom, not you too. I’m going to be focused on training, so I’m taking mostly training clothes.”
“But I’m sure you will have the chance to get out with some other young people, so you should take some good casual clothes as well. Oh, and don’t forget, you will also be with the vampire royals, so you need to take a couple of formal gowns just in case they dress formal for dinner, You can always shop for more clothes if needed.”
“You are right mom. I will take a little of everything: training clothes, jeans, casual and formal wear. So since you said I can go shopping, can I have a credit card to take with me?”
“We were planning to give you one anyway, Sweet Pea. There is no way my baby girl was going anywhere without being able to get whatever she needs. I know the council will provide most of what you need, but I want you to get what you want as well.”
“You guys are awesome. I’m going to bed. I’m going shopping with the girls tomorrow. We are helping Rose find a gown for the mate ball.”
“Ok, baby girl, we will see you at breakfast,” my mom says.
I leave them cuddled on the couch and head to my room. Today was a very eventful day. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.