A Girl Adopted by Wolves
Chapter 3- Amara

Age ten continuation:-

The big wolf and the others were still quiet. After my crying episode,the big wolf started talking and he said something I never expected himto say.

"I would like to adopt you as one of mine. Only if you are good withthat arrangement.” He added the last part nervously.

I froze. He wants to adopt me. That means I will have a family too. Imean uncle and aunt are my family too but I have a feeling this will bedifferent. I will have a place to call home. I can't help the grin thatstretched on my face. I ran towards him and hugged him. He went stiffthe very moment and then I realized what I did. I shifted back a bit dueto embarrassment. My face must have been redder than a ripenedtomato. He cleared his throat.

"So I will take that as a yes." He said a bit amused and glad.

I was too embarrassed to speak so I just nodded. He continued,

"You are too young to come and live here. Move into the cabin whenyou are eighteen after you are done with your school. Till then you willhave to stay with your birth parents. You can spend your summer withus here. As Esterden is not a problem. You can live with your uncle andaunt there. You see wolf spirits are all males. So it will be a good changeI think." He finished almost what looked to be smiling at me.

Wow! I am speechless. I have a family now. I have a place to call home. Istarted bombarding him with questions.

"Thank you soooo much.” I squealed “What should I call you? Rydertold me your kind does not have names. Can I give all of you guys'names? It will be easy for communication right. Wait, if there are nofemales, who gives birth to the pups? I mean that's what the youngerwolves are called right? Or do you call them babies like human kids?""Easy there tiger. One question at a time. And who is Ryder?" He askedchuckling, making me blush.

I pointed towards Ryder and told him," He is. I gave him that nameearlier when we were talking in the cabin. It suits him right.” I said,hyper with excitement.

Everyone started laughing except for Ryder. He looked like he wasembarrassed or something. The big wolf started talking,

"You named my son Ryder ey. What would be my name then? Whatwould you call me?"

"Hercules. Because you are so huge and strong." I said jumping up anddown in pure joy.

Everyone started laughing again except for Hercules. What did I donow? I stared at them confused. Hercules cleared his throat again."Isn't Hercules a weird name for me?” I pouted at him. “But if you likethat name, I will accept it gladly. You will not use my name though. Youwill call me papa just like Ryder and my other pup do.” Papa added withwarmth in his eyes.

"Okay papa.” I said beaming widely.

Papa's eyes softened.

"Wow! I have a sister now. Welcome to the family baby sister.” Rydersaid excited.

"Thank you brother.” I squealed.

Papa said," You should go to your birth father's place now so you canlook through the situation there. Come back here tomorrow. I willanswer your questions then.”

"I don't want to go papa. I haven't even met others yet. Besides I don'tknow my way around here anyway." I said sadly. I don't want to gosomewhere where I am not needed and hated by anyone who lays theireyes on me,

"I don't want you to go either, but its important princess. And Ryder willpick you up tomorrow morning near your house and he will drop younow as well. But you can't tell about all this to even a single soul.Okay?" papa said in a stern voice.

"Okay." I said sulking openly. I am in a full on pout mode. "But how willI know he is there?"

"About that. Come here I will accept you in the pack now so you canhear and feel us all the time. I will have to bite you on your shoulder asyou are human, to accept you in the pack. I haven't done this before. SoI don't know the extent of the pain it will cause. Are you sure you wantto do this? That's the only way though.” He asked a bit concerned.

I want this. It will hurt for few minutes that's all, but then I will be a partof this amazing family. I can do this.

"I want this." I said smiling.

Papa came in front of me and I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.I felt him opening his mouth and then it closed around my shoulder. Itfelt like many needles were stabbed in my shoulder at once. A screamleft my mouth and tears started pouring out of my eyes. But all of asudden the pain vanished and there were various voices in my head. Ilooked at my shoulder to see my wound but it was already healing anda tattoo like symbol started appearing over there. Then there came achorus,

"Welcome to the pack.”

If I die now, I would die a happy girl. I never felt this happy before otherthan being with aunt, uncle and Alec. Ryder came near me andcrouched a bit,

"Hop on baby sister. I will drop you off and don't worry you will be backbefore you know it. You are not alone now."

I climbed on his back.

"Hold on tight princess." He said standing up straight.

I held on to his neck hair as tight as I can without pulling his hair out, ifthose were really hair and he started running like the Flash. I buried myface in his neck. In no time we were at the clearing behind my father'shouse. I hopped off of his back.

"Go princess. I will pick you up tomorrow. I will call in the mind linkwhen I get here. Okay? Bye sis." Ryder said to me.

"Bye big brother. See you tomorrow."

And off he went. I turned towards the house. Did dad knew I was outfor the entire night? The more important question is did he care? Didhe look for me? Anyways I will replace out when I get inside. I startedwalking towards dad's house. I opened the door and went inside. Dad isnot home. He might have went to his job. Elena has not came backeither. So I am alone I guess. I should take a bath. I am covered in dirtand that's what I did. Then after eating I went to bed thinking, willRyder really come to pick me up and I heard his voice in my head, "I willprincess. Sleep now". I closed my eyes with a smile on my face and Iwas out like a light. I think I was dead tired.

I woke up to some noises in kitchen. I opened my door to look who itis. Elena and dad were home. They looked at me, then to the wound onmy head and then continued eating dinner. So we are back to normal.No drunken episode ey. I closed the door of my room, curled up in mybed and closed my eyes thinking about tomorrow. It is going to be awonderful day. I can feel it. I went to dream land again.