Stacy had the limo driver drop her in front of her house. It was dark and she didn't want to go in. So she took off walking with no destination in mind. She just wanted to feel the night air and to process everything that happened tonight. Nothing made sense, and through everything she only thought about Colt. Why did it hurt so much? They only interacted maybe 15 or 20 minutes. All she could think about how much it hurts her heart. The pain was unbearable.
The meadow was near her house and the flowers and grass were tall. A perfect place to lay and to process her evening. As she settled down, the connection to the Earth calmed her.
The shadows of the flowers playful danced across her skin. The thousand shades of grey comforted her as the shadows loved her and she finally stopped crying. Stacy needed to prioritize her emotions and the events of her night, and she couldn't do it alone.
"Hello? Are you there" Stacy asked inside her head. A weird sensation filled her mind and she could feel another presence. "Please I'm sorry I yelled at you. I don't understand what's going on" Stacy felt a sigh.
" I am Devany, I am your wolf." Stacy was shocked. "What do you mean my wolf?" this didn't make sense. "I am your wolf and I need you to keep your mind open and listen to me. Mother Rhiannon's blessing is me, she woke me up. You are in danger and I am here to help guide you. Open your heart and you will feel we are one in the same, hurting you is the same as hurting myself. I will never hurt you and I need you to trust me so we can survive the night. Once we are safe I will explain everything to you. What would you like me to call you? Do you prefer your birth name or Stacy?"
"Stacy please. Tell me what to do."
"Good girl, now lie down and close your eyes. We need to slow your heart beat so we can't be detected." Stacy did as she was told. Either she was losing her mind and hearing voices or some crazy shit was going on. At this point why not just go with it and see what happens.
"Feel the current of the earth, feel her embrace. Smell the lavender and wild flowers, feel the love they have for you. Taste the honey suckle on your lips, feel it soothe your tongue. Listen to the sound of the owls in the distance, feel their wisdom and sovereignty. See the moon in your mind, feel the love and suffering of Mother Rhiannon." Stacy could barely feel her heartbeat and she could go to sleep right now and sleep forever. "They are searching for you Stacy, I can sense the other wolves"
"Will they harm me?" It was silent for a moment.
"Devany?" The silence was becoming deafening. "No, the ones with wolves are wanting you to be safe. Your mate is among them." Stacy tried to keep her heart calm. " My mate?" She could feel Devany smile. "Yes, your mate. Do you not remember the scent of coconuts?" Stacy knew immediately she was talking about Colt. "Stay calm girl. I need to focus"
"There are two approaching on the left. A female and male. They have no wolves." Then Devany growled that sent shivers down Stacy's spine. "Unseelie". Yet, another shocker for Stacy. " You're fucking kidding me?!" First werewolves then fae, what next mermaids and goblins?!
"Stacy, your heartbeat. Calm down. Trust me" Stacy took a long deep breath "ok I'm good, I'm good tell me what to do"
"Slowly roll to your right. Before we move stay close to the ground, use your elbows to crawl towards Colt's scent, and rely on your instincts. Wait....wait...go!" Stacy could hear voices calling behind her. That's where the danger is, she closed her eyes as she crawled forward concentrating on finding Colt. Finally the breeze gifted her that amazing scent.
"STACY! STAAACCCY!" Stacy froze, that was her mother. The call came from behind her. But that's where the danger is. Stacy's thought " Oh god, I should of left her a note. She must be worried sick" Stacy started to turn to run to her mother, then she paused and thought about what Devany said. Female and male behind her they wanted to harm her. Conflict rose, this was her mother, she would never hurt her or...wait, what did Devany say? Unseelie? "Devany?" Stacy asked wanting guidance on what to do. "Colt" and with that Stacy went forward, moving faster.
Stacy could feel and smell Colt and that she was close. She closed her eyes, what did her instincts tell her to do? Stacy shot up preparing to run toward Colt. When she stood her eyes locked on Colt. She wanted to run and jump into his arms. Devany approved of her emotions. "Mate". There he was, about 15 yards away. He was so close and all she knew is that she needed to get to him. Stacy knew deep in her heart that Colt would do anything to keep her safe.
As she started to make a run for Colt she quickly realized that she became frozen in place. Her legs would not move, but her arms and head were free. Stacy turned her head toward her mom, before she could formulate any questions, her jaw dropped. There was her mother, her palm up toward the sky. There was a red shimmering light emitting an eerie glow making her mothers face look...evil. Next to her mom was a tall man with dark green hair, so dark that it was almost black. His eyes are what really frightened Stacy though, they were a translucent green. It felt like they could peer through her soul. His grin was evil, like a fox who just caught a prey. Stacy's gut told her that the both were very, very, bad people, she had to get to Colt now.
Stacy closed her eyes for a moment and felt out her mind. Then she decided that this is the time to ask questions and to try to manipulate the situation so she can reach Colt. "Lauren, Julian" she acknowledged the duo. Julian laughed, a low frightful, maniacal laugh. Stacy knew she should be frightened, she wasn't. "You stupid girl!" The man shouted "Do you think we are foolish enough to give you our real names so you can bound us!"
"Devany, please help guide me. I'm scared and don't know what to do or say. I don't know anything about these people." Stacy pleaded with her wolf. "Do you trust me?" Devany responded. Stacy thought for less than a moment "Yes!". She could feel that Devany was pleased. "Close your eyes, try to imagine yourself small so I can come through." Stacy did as she was told and then a few moments later she felt a push and "OH!".
Stacy felt her eyes snap open and her mouth began to speak. This was her body, she could feel and think on her own but she was not in control. What she didn't see what that her eyes were a bright silver. Ribbons of silver rippled through her hair and over her arms and legs. Stacy felt powerful.
"How dare you?!" Devany's voice boomed throughout the meadow "How dare you threaten my human! She is pure and full of love and light, and you tried to corrupt that. How dare you suppress me and use magic to keep me at bay! How dare you try to harm a blessed child of The Great Queen, The Divine Queen, The Night Queen, Queen of Fairies, Maiden of the Otherworld, Mother Rhiannon herself! You defy your Queen in order to gain power! You defy your Queen out of unnecessary spite! How dare you attempt to defile Alpha Anastasia Bloodmoon of the Bloodborne pack!" Stacy felt power radiating from the core of her very being and she could see Lenora and Julian trembling in fear fighting the urge to kneel. With that Stacy turned and ran towards Colt.
Time seemed to slow down as she was gaining closure, she was almost to Colt when she heard Devany yell "NO!'. Stacy felt her bones snap and the pain was excruciating but at the same time exhilarating as her paws connected to the earth. She was almost to Colt when she felt her wolf leap into the air towards him and her body twisted just in time to see an arrow pierce through her right ear. She felt the safety and warmth of Colts arms as she shifted back into human form. Stacy could feel so much pain she was fighting conscience. Devany was hurting too, she could feel her whimpering, she managed to tell Stacy 'quicksilver' before she slipped away.
Stacy could barely maintain conscience herself as she felt her body starting to collapse. She reached and touched his face, her voice hoarse laced with agony. "I'm so sorry love, quicksilver" The last thing that she remembered is the magical sounding of bells that were inviting her to sleep.