Karma

The fresh air sped past me as I raced through the forest after 15 minutes I finally reached the grotto on the other side of the forest, about 20 miles from my house. The grotto has always been my little getaway spot. Where I can unwind and escape from my life. 

I had even got mia Zia (my aunt) to build me a homey little cave in the rocks with all the essentials; furs, food, lights, curtains, and stuff that makes it more comfortable for me and my wolf.

It sat right behind the small waterfall that spilled into a hot pool below; L'ho adorato qui (I adored it here), especially since no one but the elders, my parents, and my aunt knew about it since it's hidden behind the thickest and oldest part of the forest. I'm the only one who remembers the exact way to get to my cave.

I sat on the furs in my cave as I chewed on an elk's remains, the paws of my wolf easily separating meat from the bone. Thinking about my day, era la prima volta che entravo in contatto con Dante (it was the first time I have ever come into contact with Dante) and his gang even though we've been going to the same school for almost 6 years now. Still, I suppose there's a legitimate reason for this, and that reason being I am undetectable to the rest of my high school, just like all the other kids who prefer to be held by the shadows so they don't get targeted by bullies, and I would like to keep it that way.

My only good friends being Molly And the future pack leaders, Quin as my Beta, Sal my gamma, and Benny as my delta.

I stood up and trotted over to the ledge overlooking the pool; I backed up, took a running start, and jumped in.

I shifted mid-jump and dove into the hot pool. I could feel the warm water surrounding me as I sank to the depths of the pool, sitting there for who knows how long.

I finally came up for air and swam over to the warmest spot of the pool. Sitting on the immersed ledge and just relaxing as I watched the sun sink behind the trees. I sat there for a good 40 minutes, just enjoying the peace. I finally rose and stretched, looking around at my surroundings, noticing a slight coolness in the air passing over my exposed body. I suddenly felt very on display even though I was alone.

I finally got back to the shelter and warmth of my small cave and sealed the entrance so nothing could get in, and finally got dressed and contacted my parents to inform them I was staying at my den.

I looked up at the ceiling watching as the dark green fairy lights glimmered and contrasted with the light cave walls. It kind of reminds me of a modern monolocale (studio apartment) but in cave form. I closed my eyes and let the sounds of nature lull me to sleep.

I woke up curled up in soft animal pelts. Looking at my phone, I realized I only had 4 hours until I had to be at school.

I bolted up, throwing the furs off me in the process as I left the cave and washed myself down quickly in the pool.  I ran back into the cave and threw clothes into my bag to get dressed at the house. Checking my appearance in the mirror, I looked back at a 6'3'' boy with defined legs and muscles, short unruly black hair, and dark green eyes

If I tried to look decent, I would be popular at school, but I don't try, and I don't want to start either. I usually don't wear more than a sweater and jeans to school, but when I get home, that's a whole different story since I have to prepare to become the next Alpha and keep up appearances or whatever.

I transform and take my bag in my jaws, sprinting off towards the house that resembles a small mansion rather than my family home.

Italian words/ phrases used

era la prima volta che entravo in contatto con Dante (it was the first time I have ever come into contact with Dante)

L'ho adorato qui (I adored it here)

Mia Zia (my aunt)

monolocale (studio apartment)