Finding You, Again
Us 12 - Scared and Understanding

I recognized the high wooden ceiling above me. Then I'm still in the same place as that monster!

I tried to get up, but my body had its own desires, my hands and feet were just squirming weakly in response to my brain commands. I can no longer afford to just creep.

"Calm down baby. You've been 'sleeping' for a few days. It will take some time before your body's strength recovers" The voice in a soft tone calmed down, greeting me.

I looked and then stupefied. Because the figure I saw was very unusual.

That woman is beautiful-very beautiful. Her perfectly white hair was very striking. That hair messed up my judgment about her.

The hair made me think it was at least 70 years old, because obviously it's not real gray hair.

But the absence of wrinkles as a marker of old age, makes it look 30 or 40 years old.

He doesn't look old, but I wouldn't call him young either. According to my observation, he is very experienced about life, his eyes look wise. His smooth, wrinkleless face looked awkward.

"Good morning dear!!" again, seeing me just looking at him without saying anything. "Eh... Good afternoon to be exact" He smiled knotfully.

I followed him glancing towards the large window that was in front of me. The bed I was in was facing straight there. The red color meets the outer sky. It's the afternoon.

But it doesn't matter!

"Where am I?" My heart was beating a little louder as I asked, I was still a little scared. But at least I don't see the Duke anywhere now.

"Somewhere safe, don't be afraid" The woman still smiled gently. Automatically my heartbeat slowed down, and my body relaxed, hearing that soothing answer.

"But where is this? Where's Oscar?" ask again.

"Do you remember the incident that made you unconscious?" He answered my question with another question.

I nodded, of course I remembered!

I will also remember the incident for life, like when I remembered how I was on that fateful plane. Even after so many of my memories were erased, those memories remained.

"Therefore you are here now. We evacuated you from London, because there's no longer a safe place for you"

Slowly, he adjusted my body position so that he could sit and lean on the head of the bed. This way we can talk with our eyes.

Satisfied to see my comfortable position, he went to a small table on the other side of the bed. The woman poured water, equipped the glass with a small straw, then stretched it out to me.

I tried to grab it, but my hands were still stubbornly resisting.

"Your hand has not been able to lift the glass. Drink it straight out of my hand! You need it to recover power"

A gentle smile once again formed on her beautiful face.

I complied, and began to suck the water with the glass that was still in his grasp.

As soon as the water ran down my throat, I realized I was thirsty. A few seconds later, I had spent half as much water in that glass.

"Smart girl"

The woman sat on my bed and looked at me warmly. He reminds me of Charlie.

"Who are you?" My question was a little late, because we had a long talk.

He chuckled softly, as if it had only dawned on us if we didn't know each other.

"You can call me Myra and there's no need to be too rigid with me Lui. Just relax. The house you are in now belongs to me, at least for the next few months" he said, spreading his hands around.

"Oh..Will the lease run out soon?" my many.

I just saw the room, but I liked it.

This room is very comfortable, maybe the size is a little unusual, because it is very spacious. But the interior order is very simple and fun in my opinion.

If it was me, then I would have extended the lease for the next 10 years.

Myra laughed out loud at my question, the sound of her laughter was melodious, sounding like a small bell ringing.

But I know, that laughter is kind of like the amused laughter that Jovi used to throw when I said silly things.

"Yes, I think the rent for this house will run out soon for me" Myra nodded after her laughter subsided.

So I'm right, but why is he laughing?

Myra moved to sit on the bed right next to me, then grabbed my hand and held it. His hands are warm and soft.

"Lui, I'll explain a few things about your current situation. So you don't get confused" Myra looked at me more seriously. His irises turned out to be light brown, a very rare color.

I nodded slowly, what other choice do I have? My body is lying without energy, I will listen.

"Your existence here may be contrary to what you want. But trust me, for now, this place is the safest for you. And don't worry, Oscar has already agreed to this. We didn't bring you here without permission" he explained.

"I want to meet Oscar!" I want to hear this explanation from him. Or Charlie, where are they?

"Sorry, but he's still in London and this place is a long way from there"

Myra's face looked regretful.

"You'll get a chance to talk to Oscar after you're stronger baby, you've been unconscious for almost 6 days. If you talk to Oscar right now, I'm afraid you're going to get very emotional and make you faint again" she added, squeezing my hand slowly, her eyes looking at me worriedly.

"You know about my condition?"

Who her? He not only knows my name but also my body condition.

"Of course, Oscar couldn't have let you be here, if we couldn't take care of you" she replied, with a small smile.

"I promise I'll explain all your questions, but for now all you need to know is, the people in the woods want to hurt you. And this place is the safest place out of their reach. They won't be able to hurt you here" he added.

The horror memories in the forest came to my mind.

How the man who claimed to be named Egon smiled. How's Mark..

"Mark!!!" I cried in panic.

"How's it going?"  The last thing I remember, the giant wolf pounced on him.

"She---shared Oscar" Myra slightly faltered as she answered him, she turned to grab the now almost empty glass.

Oh, thank goodness!! At least he's safe.

Myra thrust out the glass that was now filled with water again. I sucked it up without saying much.

"Right now the most important thing for you is for you to recover as you have. I also promise, as long as you're here no one will hurt you" Myra again grabbed my hand.

Both of Myra's hands cupped all over my palms, then patted her gently.

"Duke.." My voice was swallowed by a terrible memory. My body immediately shivered in fear, without my control.

Myra pulled my body gently and hugged me.

"Ssttt. Relax, Duke's not here, is he?" Myra whispered softly, soothingly.

I took a deep breath trying to control myself. Myra's right, I have to hold her. I can't faint anymore.

"Lui, I know what you saw in the woods was terrible. But there's one thing you have to remember right. The Duke was there to protect you, to save you. Whatever the form" Myra said it almost in a sigh, because I was still in her arms.

The warm embrace made me calmer, until I replayed the memories of being in the forest more regularly.

That guy named Egon must have tricked me. He deliberately lured me to Southdown with other intentions. Mark, who noticed it, was trying to protect me.

Mark--does he carry a gun everywhere? From his attitude, he did not look at all awkward to point a gun at someone else.

After that the Duke came!

How did he know I was there? This is another mystery.

I remember a little conversation between Egon and Duke, but still the same as before, their conversation was very strange. They're talking about dead fish, and witches. I can't put it together in one sentence without feeling weird.

After-the-Duke horror incident shoots Egon with a strange weapon. It was shaped like a gun, but with a slightly wide end. I've never seen a gun like that before.

I closed my eyes even tighter, trying to counteract the disgust given the horrifying sight.

Most of the right side of Egon's stomach was destroyed. Then the Duke shouted Mark to take me away and the Duke fired his gun back. I can still feel how it was when a full head of hair splinter fell on my cheek.

I tightened my arms to Myra.

"He did all that to protect you Lui, remember!! They lured you there to hurt you "he whispered again.

I nodded slowly, I understood that. I don't know what Egon wants from me. To be sure, he was indeed malicious, as well as those two wolves.

A new understanding entered my mind. Two wolves, then two people who have not been harmed by the Duke, suddenly disappeared, does that mean....

"Two people are like Duke.." I understood.

Sure was! I don't see how they've changed. But I'm pretty sure about this.

Myra nodded, "Yes and no. They're creatures like Duke, but they want to hurt you. As for Duke, he would never do anything that could hurt you" he explained.

Myra let go of her embrace, but still clasped tightly onto my palm.

His eyes are looking at me carefully. As if asking me to understand about Duke's state.

"I-fear. When he-is-very creepy" I whispered softly, I still couldn't string the words together properly to explain the events as Duke changed.

I closed my eyes, trying to erase that memory. How about the moment when the Duke's body suddenly let out a terrifying sound, as if the entire bones in his body were rubbing and breaking. The body then grows several times.

Not to mention the dense fur and claws that suddenly grew, and he slowly turned into a kind of animal.

I must have fainted after seeing that, because I couldn't remember anything afterwards. Will he turn into a wolf like they attacked me?

"I understand you must have been very scared back then. But I beg you not to make Duke evil" Myra spoke softly again now.

Duke...ahhh, did he lie to me because of this? That he was a monster? But that doesn't explain how much he knows about the Delmora family.

But Myra also knows a lot about me. And he said I'm here with Oscar's permission. Is it true that Duke knew about me from Oscar?

But he refused to explain, nor did he argue when I accused him of lying.

It's confusing!

"Are you going to answer my question if I'm healthy?" I asked Myra.

"Of course" Myra replied quickly reassuring me.

I smiled a little hearing it. He's kind and friendly. L like it.

"Are you hungry? I'll ask to bring dinner upstairs if you want" she asked, staring out of the room.

The scene outside the window that had been flushed red, had turned dark.

I nodded, my stomach felt very empty. Myra moved from where she was sitting and walked towards the door.

Wait!... Will he leave me alone? What if the Duke suddenly comes? My mind in horror. I still can't shake that creepy shadow.

But it turned out that Myra was just standing at the open door. He talked to someone there, then came back. I was immediately relieved.

"I told them to bring warm porridge. I'm sorry, but that's all you can eat. Your stomach is still very weak" Myra said, regretfully.

I smiled, "No problem, Myra. I'm used to it"

I've had nightmares of meeting soft foods for almost two months. I will not complain anymore because of the taste.

While waiting for food, Myra asked me a few things about my life. He knows almost everything. But not detailed. Myra seemed very interested in the usual days that felt boring to me.

Even until my meal came, he still asked about how I would take care of the charity division.

I was swept away by his relaxed nature.

I told him almost the whole story of my life easily. Myra has a strange attraction. I don't mind answering all of his questions. And he heard all my answers with enthusiastic eyes.

Myra picked up the tray that now only contained an empty bowl and placed it next to the bed.

"Do you want to rest now? You must be tired" he said.

For someone who has just fainted for a few days, this might sound strange. But I'm really sleepy and tired.

"Sleep!" Myra slipped a few strands of my hair behind my ears.

"Mmmmm...." I hesitated a little to ask. More precisely shame.

I don't want Myra to think I'm a coward. But, I don't want to be in the room alone at the moment. This is a foreign place, after all.

"What's wrong? Say it!" urged Myra, after putting the tray she was going to take out, return to the table.

"Will you leave me alone here?" my question, a little flattered while looking down.

My face must be red by now. It's mortifying.

"Oh.. You're so cute!!" Suddenly Myra screeched as she approached me.

And he hugged me back, a little louder than before. His beautiful voice sounded again.

"Daughter is the best!! Take it easy Lui. I'll keep you company, don't worry"

He looked at me still with a smile. I was so breathless because of her big hug.

"I'm sorry, I've wanted a sweet daughter like you for a long time" she said, shaking my cheek.

"You don't have children?" many spontaneous.

"Oh.. I have a son. He's nice, a little awkward sometimes, but he's nice. But I also want a sweet daughter like you"

I smiled a little at her words. Myra began to tell me at length about the things she wanted to do if she had a daughter.

I want to listen to everything. But ten minutes of hearing Myra's chatter made my eyes heavy. Myra's voice slowly became faint...

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A gentle touch on the shoulder, made me stop playing the piano keys.

"Beautiful song, did you make it?" ask Mom while sitting next to me. The chair is long enough for both of us.

I'm nodding.

"He's asleep?" my many.

Mom replied with a nod. "He was a little calm. And she's more adorable than I thought"

Mom smiled broadly as she said it. His eyes also widened to the maximum.

"He was innocent, but left no curiosity. It's a unique combination" he added.

I'm glad Mom welcomed Lui with pleasure, but her adoration made me wonder a little now.

"Mom, you look happier to welcome him than I do" I said, in a half-sobbly tone. Mom chuckles amusedly hearing that.

"I've dreamed of having a daughter for a long time. But my body won't allow it. And now you bring it here. Of course I'm happy" he explained, still with a smile.

"You'd rather I be a daughter?" godaku's.

Mom slapped me on the cheek because of the temptation.

"You're perfect as you are" he said, stroking my head gently.

I smiled and played the grand piano in front of me.

"Will he see me?" askaku expectantly.

Mom's face immediately turned moody, then shook her head. "Sorry, but he's really scared of you Duke. Maybe a few more days after Lui calms down"

I played the keys at a faster tempo, because the answer made me cramped.

"Patience, I've made it clear that you're not going to hurt her. He understood, but he was still afraid. I hope that fear will diminish over time" Mom stroked my back in sympathy.

Yeah, I wish it was like that, too. And again I can only wait.....

The job I hate the most, but I'll do it. Although it broke my heart, because once again, I could only look at Bee from a distance.

But at least I don't lose my wolf anymore. I really hope this means Bee's feelings are still the same. Just like the moment before she saw me transform.

Expectations are very thin, but I'll hold them tight.

"She wants to meet Oscar" Mom said.

YOHAAANGGG!!!!

I pressed the piano keys violently, because the request was so not easy to grant.

Humans are included as forbidden creatures in the pack.

In ancient times if there was a man who got lost in the pack, then it is certain he will never go home.

Now, after a treaty with Hunter, lost humans will be led away in various ways to get away. But including humans in the pack remains a forbidden act.

For Bee, of course is the exception because we're Mate. I can still remember how Uncle Rex lectured me, about how he had to go to great lengths to ask the Elders for permission for Bee to enter.

And also told me not to waste this opportunity.

The Elders naturally disagreed at first, even after Uncle Rex explained that he was my Mate, some Elders still opposed.

But once again Mate is everything to this pack. They really can't forget how great father was when he became an Alpha.

Uncle Rex is once again right, they will do anything, if it means this pack will get an Alpha that is as great as dad.

With a slight threat, that I wouldn't function properly without Bee-and also that I was a little super-help werewolf-they eventually withered and allowed him to be here.

But bring another human here? That means I'm going to receive more lectures and scolding, and after everything I'm going through, not necessarily Oscar will be able to get into the pack.

It'd be easier if I put on an Alpha tone of course. At a time like this I really wanted to wear it without much thought.

"You're gonna bring her brother here?" ask Mom, while pressing a few notes of keys at random.

"Of course" I took a deep breath, imagining the difficulties I would face.

"I will ask directly to my great-grandfather" I added. It would be more annoying, but the road was more hassle-free. With his support, other Elders would be easier to convince.

Elder Victor doesn't like me very much, even though I'm his great-granddaughter. With all the things I know now, I guess, if the thing that made her dislike me was because of Mom

"You hate it" Mom said quickly.

"He always insulted me with cruel words. It would be amazing if I liked it!"

Every time my father and I visited him, he never got tired of throwing cruel words at me, either directly or insinuously.

"He never thought I existed until now" Mom said bitterly.

"But I can understand, Zhena Juno is another great-granddaughter of his other than your father. I'm sure he hates me. I humiliated one of her grandchildren by coming here. I accepted his attitude to me".

The fact that my father and mother - Zhena Juno-is a brother is not a surprise to me.

I can comb through the genealogy to see that Roan and I are also blood related. The environment of this pack has long been isolated and of course after a long time, almost all of these packs have a blood relation at one point.

"We need to be more open to other packs. Otherwise, in a few years' time, this whole pack will have a similar face" I'm serious about this.

"We haven't had many newcomers lately. But you did. You brought a blonde-haired doll and blue eyes. It will be a refresher for the pack scene" Mom said with eyes full of adoration.

"She's not a doll Mom" I said with a huff. Mom's adoration of Bee, it's already at an unhealthy level right now.

"i know's..I Know.." Mom responded to my protest lightly. "I'll check it out, then sleep, OK?"

Quickly, Mom got up and left the room. I smiled and saw him so excited. At least Bee can distract Mom's grief.

Now, I have to think of a way to talk to bitter parents who hate me for my existence. It will be very interesting...........

And after that I have to avoid anything Oscar might do, if we meet later.

I can't wait to see my future look bleak right now.