Bloom

Freed

McKenna

Dad walks up to myself and McKayla with a smile on his face but I can see the pain in his eyes. My heart truly is breaking for him but he knows I will be fine. He pulls two boxes from his pocket. " I had an old dear friend who of course is a witch do a spell on these." dad says.

I open my mouth to say something but he quickly lifts his hand gesturing for me that he is not finished. "You need to wear these at all times, I got one for myself and one for your mother a long time ago,they are now linked with yours. No one but you can remove this, the spell has been specifically created like that to cause immense pain to whoever touches it. Only you yourself can remove it."dad says. He opens the boxes and it is the most beautiful necklaces that I have ever seen. "The chains are long enough so that they do not break when you shift." dad says. One necklace has a red stone in and the other a blue stone.

He hands the boxes to us. "Not even I can touch them and you cannot touch each other's" dad says. "It's beautiful dad" I say. "Well I hope so, the stones in them are very rare Rubies and one of a kind. I have a green stone and your mother has a yellow stone. The chains were made from the finest diamonds, they truly are magnificent."dad says.

We take them out and put them on. I can feel the magic within the necklace, it truly is magnificent. "We cannot hide them in our dresses, our dresses are too tight." I say. "You don't have to hide them McKenna, no one will see them, that is why you have never seen your mother's or my necklaces, the spell cloaks them."dad says.

"McKenna I want you to know that I am going to have to banish you tonight and that will be the most difficult thing that I have ever done and probably the most painful. I just want you to know that I am sorry."dad says. "Dad don't feel bad and don't worry, I understand. I have prepared for this moment and you have trained me well. I am ready."the last part I said in almost a whisper, but I know they heard me.

Dad gave a sad smile and embraced me in a tight hug. He then hugs McKayla and mum follows with hugging us,almost feeling like she doesn't want to let go. "I love you so so much" mum whispers in my ear and gives me a kiss on my cheek. I then turn to McKayla and give her a hug. "Let's do this sis" I whisper in her ear. She pulls away and gives me a wink.

And with that we all head out to the car.

The drive was silent with the four of us just giving each other slight glances with nervous smiles. The drive wasn't very long since our house was quite close to the location where the ceremony was held. When we got there my breath was taken away. It was so beautiful, fairy lights in and around all the trees. White flowing fabrics draping off the trees and the marquee tent. Just flowing freely in the wind.

"It's beautiful dad"I said. "Just the best send off for my beautiful girls."dad said.

I sat there staring out of the window when I saw him, Alpha Azeo. He looked even better than what I can remember. His beard trimmed to perfection, his black hair has a real just got out of bed look, but in a good way. And those green eyes was just something to get lost in. I know I dispised the man but I can still look. I think to myself.

I was so lost in thought while I was staring that I never realised he actually turned around. Oh crap he caught me red handed. But I will not look away, in fact I smile back at him. A smile laced with just enough hate that he knows I am not the same push over I once was. But he gives me a wink that just infuriates me more.

It's time to get out of the car and I notice that Alpha Azeo still has his eyes on me. Okay play it cool McKenna, I think to myself. McKayla gets out first and immediately all eyes are on her. Doesn't surprise me, she is breathtaking. When I got out they all continued with what they were busy with. But not Alpha Azeo. Damn why is he still looking at me, I think to myself. His eyes flicker from his green to black to blue to red back to green. How is that possible, I think to myself. Usually it's only your wolf's eye colour that flicks through but that is normally the same as your own eye colour, just brighter.

He tilts his head with an amused expression, as if he can read my thoughts. 'I can read your thoughts' Alpha Azeo says through mind link. 'How the hell can you do that, we are not even from the same pack!' I mind link him back. 'Oh darling I have alot of gifts that you do not know of. Keep this our little secret will ya?' he mind links me and gives me a wink. Hmmmm... I think I should show him how I feel about that, and I flip him off. Not even waiting for his response I turn around and disappear in to the crowd.

There is a lot of Wolfe's here tonight and we all quickly grab our seats. My dad gives his opening statement and with that dinner is served.

'You look and act so much more different than three years ago' Alpha Azeo mind links me. 'Stay out of my head, and yes if you must know I am so much more different.' I mind link him back.

'McKenna I hope you understand that what I did three years ago and what I will be doing tonight is because I have to.' Alpha Azeo mind links me back. 'Listen I don't know why you are apologizing but I don't care, what you did and what you will do has not and will not affect me, so stay out of my head and let me be.' I mind link him back. And after that silence. Thank you Moon Goddess.

After dinner it was time for the formalities. The Alpha's all sat at the head table in front. We were called up front one by one. The Alpha's stated their case and the person in front made their choice.

It was McKayla's turn, she had a lot of offers but she decided to go with the Blue Mountain pack who is allies with the Black mountain pack.

That made my stomach turn because she will not be far from that monster. She seemed happy and content with her decision. Yes, I am happy for her, I think she will do just fine there. Maybe I will hang around the Blue Mountain pack after I'm banished. Not too close otherwise they will kill me, but close enough.

It was Gemma's turn and to our surprise Alpha Azeo showed a lot of interest. He never initiated a meeting three years ago. Why is he so interested now? I thought to myself. ' Because I always get what I want.' he mind linked me. ' What the hell Azeo, I said stay out of my head.' I mind linked him back. ' It's Alpha Azeo to you.' he mind linked me. ' You are not my Alpha, no one is my Alpha. ' I mind linked him while making direct eye contact. He definitely is not happy with my answer, he never said anything back but his facial expression said it all. Alpha Azeo gave Gemma an offer that she really couldn't resist so she took it. Okay I will stay close to both the Blue Mountain pack and Black mountain pack then. I thought to myself.

Suddenly I hear them calling my name. It's my turn, I'm the last one. I take a deep breath and walk to the front. There is total silence, I can only hear myself breathing. Why is it so quiet, I thought to myself. Looking around I can see the different facial expressions, from pity to disgust. Alpha Azeo stands up startling myself and I guess the rest of the guests because I could hear whispers around me. " Silence! " Alpha Azeo says, authority rolling of him. Strange how I don't feel affected by it, I thought to myself.

" McKenna, I have been keeping my eye on you. And although any fool can see that you have changed and improved dramatically, I have to say that it just was not enough. I think I can speak for all of us in saying that you are not wanted in any of the communities and that you should be banished." Alpha Azeo says.

And with that all the other Alpha's gave an agreed nod. He turned around and went back to his seat.

Although I expected this his words still hurt a little. Okay a lot! I will not let you see me cry. I kept telling myself. I am strong. I kept telling myself. I am fearless. I kept telling myself. I am powerful. I kept telling myself. And I accept myself for who and what I am. I kept telling myself. After my silent mantra I suddenly felt a burning sensation in my heart, but as soon as it came it went away again. My eye caught sight of Alpha Azeo looking at me. I couldn't quite make out the look in his eyes but it kind of looked like he hurt, felt bad.

Dad stood up, walking towards me with our pack knife. He made a cut in my left hand and I made a cut in his left hand. " I Alpha McGunther, Alpha of the Red Forest Pack, hereby banish McKenna Rochester from the Red Forest Pack." dad said. And with that I felt the bond snap inside me, it hurt like hell, I screamed clawing at my heart, falling on my knees. Before I knew it McKayla was next to me hugging me and crying. " Let me take your pain away. " McKayla whispers. " No, don't ever let them see your true powers. " I whisper.

And with that, I was free