The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 36

“Follow me,” Clara said, walking down the hallway. She led me to an office in the back. There was a couch near the door, and a coffee table in front of it. Her desk was in the corner and it was covered in papers and folders. She motioned for me to sit down on the couch.

I sat down slowly. I felt on edge after everything that had just happened, and I was worried Clara would be just another person to take advantage of me. I watched as she moved around the room, ready to run if necessary. She pulled something out of the bottom of her desk drawer and walked over to me. She placed a blanket on my shoulders.

“My goodness, child. You are freezing and barely wearing anything. Don’t tell me that man…” She cut herself off and looked out the door.

shaking.

nd a few moments later she came back in and handed me a mug with liquid steaming from it.

it. The warmth almost burned, but I welcomed every moment of it. “Thank you.” I took a small sip, and I could feel the hot chocolate as it s

uld see a deep concern emitting from her face. “Do you want to call anyone?”

lease just focus on yourself. You look near death right now with how blue your skin is.”

able and looked at her phone. It was the old flip phone style with actual buttons. I went to type Mark’s phone number and then froze. “I don’t have his number memorized.” I didn’t know Jori’s or Scythe’s phone numbers either.

mber without that little device. My brain isn’t what it used to be. This old age is really getti

smiled. “I thou

, there’s nothing else we’ll be able to do for you tonight. We’ll get you rested for now and send you on your

ve any money. I can go if you want me to. I’m sure I can fig

needed food, but I didn’t feel the

ible. I will scrounge up something for you to eat and be back.” Clara left the room before I could say anything.

but with every sip of the warm beverage, I felt a little better. It was like thawing out a popsicle. With every sip, the ice inside of me melted a little more. I was a little amazed at how I was able to function in the cold for so long. I was warmer now, but I could barely sit still from the shivers. The ache in my body became very apparent as the cold became less of an issue.

mer now. I was tired of being targeted and attacked. I was tired of all of the big decisions I had to make. More than anything, I was exhausted.

little too big for you, but they’ll keep you warmer than that dress.”

em tightly. “Why are you being so kind to me?”

ogether, especially when the world turns against us. I have no idea what you have been through, and I’m not going to force you to talk about it if you don’t want to, but if I can give you clothes, foo

g for something else.

he?” Clara asked, watching me carefully.

g about, but looking into her eyes, I already knew the answer. “His name is

iend?”

ficially my boyfriend, but he’s so kind and patient with me. He has been so supportive of everything, but I haven’t been the best to him.”

head. “You sound like you’re head over heels for this boy. What’s stopping you?”

actually found it funny, but because everything seemed so messed up. “Right now it’s the distance. Before, well, it

ove. It should be so easy, but it rarely feels that way. Is this boy your soul

mans didn’t usually ask about soul mates. They talked about finding their one true love or claimed their significant other was their soul mate, but something about her question told me there was more to her question. “Sort of.” I took a deep breath, trying to see if there was a scent to Clara to tell me she

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chance she was a hunter.

o light and fluffy. “I wish your kind no ill will. I saw the signs when I first laid eyes on you. I know you’re a sorceress.”

. No one I had come across was able to tell that I was a sorceress. Usually my wolf’s scent overpowered that aspect. “How-”

hinking of a distant memory.

er so slightly, and the corner of her lips twitched.

r, dear. It was a long time ago. I was angry for a long time, but I have come to terms with it.”

ve to answer if you don’t want to.”

om me. He was greedy and wanted the power for himself. My Ned was one of the strongest sorcerers there was, you see. It made him a ta

to tell him.

don’t ever let him go. I don’t care what the complication is. Hold onto your soul mate for as long as you can, because you never know what will happen.”

s this guy, Jori. He’s my soulmate for my sorceress side. It’s been confusing.”

d, you really meant it.”

I don’t want to hurt either of them.”

u want,” Clara said confidently. She wasn’t asking.

ll I could think about was getting back into Mark’s arms. That’s how I knew he was my choice.”

eyes went wide. “My, oh my. You really have been through a lot, sweet girl. Can I give you a piece of a

ecause he’s my soulmate, and that’s what she had.

ght. Jori deserved a proper conversation about my de

ty about your decision. The heart wants what it wants, and you deserve to find true happiness with this Mark.”