Chapter 33: Telling Stories

**Nat**

Our first night in our house was a magical moment. Mateo woke up early and prepared his huge breakfast. I was going to have to change my habit and learn to eat more in the morning. I never thought food was such an important thing in people's lives, but it was what I missed most about Japan. Sure, there was a rich culture and lush nature, but food was a basic daily necessity.

" Good morning, love."

" Good morning, glutton."

He picked me up and sat me on his lap. To make sure I would try a little bit of everything. I could see that he was talking to someone mentally.

"My father suggested I take you to see our lands and the borders. A matter of safety. So, are you ready for a wolf race?"

" If you catch me..." — I ran outside and transformed. Mat was already following me.

The landscape was magnificent. Colorado had many rocky mountains and there was a special connection, sand dunes met the mountains, radically changing the environment.

Mat's wolf, Shake and Irene, my wolf, were playing and teasing each other and I could feel their happiness. It was so beautiful.

Mat transformed and hugged my wolf. I felt like he wanted to connect more with her. His hands caressed my fur and he looked into my eyes, kissing the tip of my nose.

"Our mate loves us." Irene said. "Yes, I know, Irene." And do you love him? "Of course, you silly girl, he's our mate." After that statement, I relaxed and transformed, too.

"Irene is very happy to have you."

"I love you both."

Mat hugged me and kissed my neck, sending shivers down my spine. We had little contact with our wolves. Here they will be able to run free in safety and live together more.

"I just need to cover you, I don't want anyone to see what's mine."

" I didn’t know you were so jealous. I laughed."

" Me neither. I’m finding out about it with you."

He got me a shirt that covered my front well, but left part of my ass out. He growled when he saw it. I laughed.

"Don’t laugh, that round ass isn’t normal around here. It’ll draw the guys’ attention."

— Mat, don’t worry. I won’t wear anything short or tight. I’m not like that."

" Yes, honey, I know, but let’s transform a few times together, shall we? Let me get ready to growl when I see someone curious looking at you."

" Don’t feed jealousy. It destroys you."

I sat down on the grass to admire the landscape and my wolf love laid his head on my lap.

" It’s so beautiful here. I’m happy to be in the middle of these mountains."

" I’ll be happy anywhere I’m with you, love."

We spent a few minutes contemplating nature. I lay down and we took a nap to rest our bodies from the race. I think we stayed like that for an hour.

“Shall we go back?” Mat was transforming.

I waited to see his wolf as a human. I had been scared of him the last time I saw him. He was a big black wolf. He came to me, lowered his head in submission. I knelt down and petted him. His fur was very soft. I apologized to him for being scared the first time I saw him. And he licked my face. I brought our noses together and looked into his eyes, transmitting all the love I felt. There was no more fear in me.

I took off my shirt, folded it and put it on a tree branch. I transformed and ran to Shake's side. Now he and Irene were bonding.

We went back home and went to take a shower. I couldn't handle lunch, but I made some pasta with meat for Mateo, who ate a dish I had prepared for the first time.

"Amazing!" He said. "I won't let my mother know that you cook so well, so as not to make her jealous."

I laughed. But I knew it was true. Loren only had Mat as a son and she needed to get used to the fact that he wasn't just hers anymore.

"By the way, I have a meeting with her this afternoon. We'll go to school and I'll take it to the kids."

"Really? That'll be great. So, I'll take advantage and take a project to discuss with my father, then I'll pick you up from school. Is that okay?"

"Yes, honey. Let's go!"

Loren mentally called me that she was ready. I replied that we would meet at the school gate. Mat left me there and went to his father's office.

Luna introduced me to the school principal and the teachers and they were happy to have my help with the storytelling. We agreed that we would do it in groups, according to age, with two days a week for each. Today, however, we would have a presentation and I thought about telling a Japanese story about a wolf.

The children were all gathered on the school porch and I was a little nervous. "Take a deep breath. You're great at this." Irene, my wolf, was supporting me.

I started out a little shy and soon all the children were involved. I loved seeing the sparkle of curiosity in their eyes. Even the adults got involved in the story, since they didn't know it.

I felt an energy. And soon I saw my partner and Alpha Krig leaning against the porch railing too. Mat smiled at me, showing his pride in me. The story ended and many children came to hug and kiss me. That was really amazing.

I saw Luna Loren talking to the teachers and the principal. They organized the return of the children to the classroom and thanked me. I was a little shy, my face turned red and Luna hugged me.

"Honey, you were great! What a beautiful gift you have."

I thanked her.

Mat pulled me towards him. And kissed my head.

"I'm so glad you're joining our pack. I'd like to talk to you both in my office. We need to fill out the paperwork to register you in our pack."

"We'll be there in a few minutes, Dad, I mean, Alpha."

I sensed concern in my companion. And I was distressed. What would these papers be?