I wake up on my own the next morning at 9:30am. I haven't slept good since I ran away. I get out of bed and I search my closet for clothes. I need to go shopping again....
I put on some faded skinny jeans, a white t-shirt, an black cardigan, and some combat boots. We are heading to Sam Uley's for the bonfire. I brush my hair before putting my black beanie on.
I ride with Jacob in his Rabbit. Dad is going to ride with the Clearwater's. Sue is picking him up after she drops Seth and Leah off. Jacob and I arrive at the house. Sam hugs me and welcomes me. He leads me to the bonfire spot. Leah gasps at the sight of me and she hugs me, she was my childhood best friend.
"You came home." She smiles.
I nod my head and we sit around the newly lit fire. Paul Lahote is staring at me and I have a funny feeling in my stomach. I stare at the fire, avoiding eye contact. I am not ready to imprint yet. I just got home.
Dad wheels himself to the head of the group when Sue drops him off. He smiles at me and he starts to tell the tribal stories that I used to love hearing.
I can feel Paul's eyes glued to the side of my face. Jacob has an amused look when he notices Paul trying to get my attention.
When dad texted the Third Wife's Sacrifice, I grow hungry. I get up from the log I'm on and I go up to the tables where Emily is. She hands me a hotdog and I sit beside her.
"It's good to be home." I whisper to Emily.
"I say; the pack seems happy your back." She tells me.
I watch as Leah talks to Seth. Paul is looking at me. Dad is telling stories an Jacob is talking to Paul, who still hasn't taken his eyes off me. Emily takes notice and she chuckles at Paul.
Sam approaches me. "Hey, Alexia." He greets.
"What's my patrol schedule?" I ask.
"You'll be with Paul." He starts. "He wants to show you the territory tomorrow and where you'll go. Y'all will separate. It will be you, Paul, and Jared."
I nod. "What time should I set my clock for?"
"Six thirty in the morning." Sam replies.
I nod and I am ready to go home. Jacob drives me and dad home. I wheel dad inside while Jacob goes for his patrol. I make dad and me some spaghetti with garlic powder.
Dad compliments my cooking before he goes to his room for the night. I do the dishes before I go to my room. I change into a nightgown and I climb into bed. I close my eyes and I fall asleep easily at 8:35pm.