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Wineowolf: Hello, Sexy Wolf. It was pretty disastrous, if you really want to know. I had to help one of the new hires with orientation, and she nearly broke an old man’s leg by pressing it the wrong way! Like, what the hell! I’m not sure how she even passed her placements.
Sexywolf: Yikes.
Wineowolf: I’m just glad to be done for the day. I love what I do, but sometimes I get tired of it, you know. Honestly, I never thought I would be working in this field, but life has a way of making you do things you never thought you would do.
Sexywolf: I get that. I was just asked today to attend some important pack meetings. I never really wanted to be in the upper ranks. I just wanted to be a part of the pack. I don’t need the prestige of an important position. Actually, I would be happy to just help out where I can.
Wineowolf: That’s such a refreshing take. I know some packs are bad with pushing that on people. Anyways, how was your day?
Sexywolf: Good. Nothing too crazy, just did some training and I had a patrol rotation early this morning. It’s too damn cold, though. I’m sure the snow will come at some point, which will make patrols worse. Although my wolf is a fan of the snow, so he’ll be happy.
Wineowolf: Snow in the city isn’t pretty. It gets all slushy and dirty, and my wolf hates the feel of it. Hell, I can’t stand walking in it. But the first snowfall is the best. I haven’t been out running in a long time, actually. My wolf probably needs to get out.
Sexywolf: Well, maybe we can go for a run on Friday?
Wineowolf: That would be great, but I’m afraid there aren’t a lot of places to run around here, and with two wolves, people would notice. Maybe some other time.
Sexywolf: I’ll hold you to it. ;)
Wineowolf: I’m in the process of making supper. My brother is coming for a visit, so I get to eat with some company tonight.
Sexywolf: Must be lonely living in the city by yourself. Ever think about joining a pack?
Wineowolf: Sometimes, but I’m a little afraid, to be honest. I didn’t have a great pack growing up, and it’s been hard to think of joining a new pack when I was hurt so badly by my old one.
Sexywolf: Sounds like we both came from shitty packs.
Wineowolf: Yours too, eh?
Sexywolf: Ya. But let’s talk about something fun, like what you are wearing.
Wineowolf: You’re such a flirt.
We talk for a while longer before she has to go and get the rest of the dinner ready for her brother. I’m kind of jealous, actually. I would give anything to be with her right now. It’s crazy to be so connected to someone and not know what they look like or what their name is. I hope this Friday we can make plans to move this forward, because the one thing I know for sure is that this woman is someone I really want to spend time with. I just hope she doesn’t meet me and regret getting to know me.
Chapter 3 - Paige
I woke up a little anxious today, and nothing says to be positive than wearing bright clothes, right? Walking over to my closet, I looked through the plethora of scrubs hanging in front of me. Pink, maybe? Purple? Nah, I’m going with teal. The week is simultaneously going by fast and slow; how does that even work, anyway?
Friday can't come soon enough. I'm really excited to meet my match, but I'm also super nervous. All the old doubts creep in; what if he sees me and says ‘nope,’ or what if our conversation is stilted? Maybe we connect better over messaging than in real life. I really don't want to start over again; I'm tired of trying to meet the right person. I just want to find my person and start my life with them. Is that so much to ask?
No, Paige! You got this! You can take on the world, damn it! No more negative thoughts. Shit, did I say that out loud? Taking a deep breath, I finish putting on my work outfit and grab my watch. Just as I’m heading into the bathroom to finish getting ready, my phone rings. I walk over to the dresser where I left it and grab it. Quinn. Perfect, I’ve been meaning to talk to her. As I answer the video call, Maddie pops up and takes up the majority of the screen.
“Hello, beautiful girl! How are you today?” I prop the phone up on the little shelf by the mirror in the bathroom so I can put my makeup on.
“Auntie Paige! Look, I drew a tree with a flamingo in it!”
“Wow, sweetheart! That’s amazing! Why is the flamingo in the tree? Isn’t it supposed to be in the water, eating shrimp?”
She laughs at me like I made some sort of joke. “No, silly. They have wings, so they need to be in a tree.”
“Right, silly me.” The way children think boggles my mind sometimes, but she's not wrong. They do have wings. I love talking to Maddie; I can't imagine my life without her bubbly personality and happy face. Children bring so much joy to this world. Their innocence and fresh perspective always make me appreciate the small things. They aren’t jaded by life yet, and I admire and envy that. The child in me wishes I had the opportunity to be young and innocent, unjaded by the world, but that wasn't my reality. However, adult me is just so happy Maddie is protected and loved by two wonderful people.
“Can Mommy talk to Auntie Paige now?” The phone moves and clunks around as Quinn gets Maddie situated, and the phone moves to her face instead of Maddie's.
“Okay, I find Daddy.” Maddie climbs down off the chair she was sitting on and scurries away, leaving my bestie and me to talk.
“So, how are you feeling, Quinn? Your back still hurting?”
