Ash's POV
Victoria and Ella had left by the time I woke up the following morning. Victoria already informed us yesterday night that she would be leaving early to pick up her mother who is still at Council Yard Penitentiary. It seems my situation disrupted everybody so much that they didn't remember to get her out.
I could tell from Ella's countenance when I suggested the slumber party to her that she wasn't on good terms with Victoria. That was why I made them talk about the problems they had with each other at the party.
Victoria told me she was angry with Ella because Ella could have pulled her punches and didn't need to knock her mother unconscious during the duel they once fought while Ella told me the only issue she had with Victoria was when she offered herself as Thor's concubine. I smiled when she said she was angry on my behalf.
It wasn't easy to get the two of them to loosen up and relax enough to enjoy each other's company but they did eventually because of me as the night progressed. They're both my friends and I'm happy I was able to get them to also be good friends with each other.
While still lying in bed, the thoughts of Martha crosses my mind. My heart feels heavy with guilt and immediately, tears fill my eyes.
'I'm sorry Mom! I involved you in my life thereby causing your death. I'm so sorry!'
I promised myself I wouldn't cry anymore but I couldn't just help it each time I thought about her. She would still be alive if I hadn't gone to live with her. I find it unfair that she died while I, the person who led death to her doorstep is still alive. God! How I wish I had some kind of power to bring her back to life or reverse time.
I clean my tears and immediately sit up in bed when another of the witch's words drifts to my mind. I wonder what she meant when she said I'm more than a shifter and I have a purpose in life. Even though she refused to tell me anything else about my wolf. I'm not bothered about that now since Thor once promised to tell me everything I need to know.
I look around the room, glad to see that it has already been cleared of the mess we made the previous night. Apart from feeling blue about Martha's death earlier, I feel great and revitalized, kind of. I wonder if it's because I'm now free to do whatever I want with my life. I'm free from prison and no longer bound to Night Howler pack as an Omega maid. The feeling of freedom is indeed great.
It would be nice to go out and feel the sun on my skin. Especially to see and know what the outside world looks like. I've lived in a pack all my life, and now I want to explore and enjoy my newfound freedom.
I wonder if Thor would be available to take me out to see some of the places I saw on my phone and already planned to visit before Miranda happened. Maybe I should first start by visiting where Martha is buried, then from there I would like to see the beach.
I've always yearned to visit the beach ever since I saw a video of the environment. Clear sky, beautiful crisp white sand, and the huge waves of water as it crashes onto the land. I want to see it with my eyes. I want to experience what it feels like to bury my feet in the white beach sand and learn to build sand castles with it.
With what I want to do for the day in mind, I excitedly get up from the bed and walk to the bathroom to have my bath. I pause with my hand on the doorknob when I arrive at the bathroom door. If there's a way I can avoid looking at the bathroom mirror this morning I would. I don't want the darn thing to remind me of the scarecrow-like creature I saw in the mirror yesterday.
I mean what kind of a werewolf looks so skinny with such an unhealthy pallor!? It's so embarrassing! I should stay indoors until I heal and my skin returns to its normal tan shade but I'm just too excited to wait before seeing the outside world. I will take seeing the beach for the first time over being embarrassed about my skinny shape and sickly pale skin any day.
I push the door open and enter the bathroom. Of course, my eyes can't help but look towards the mirror.
"What the hell!" I swear out loud with surprise when I see myself in the mirror.
I hurriedly walk closer just to be sure my eyes aren't deceiving me somehow.
"What!?... No way!... Is this me!?... Wow!... But how did this happen overnight?... Absolutely no way!"
I continually marvel at the entirely different Ash looking back at me.
I touch the mirror, tracing the contours of my face from it. I don't understand. The face I'm staring at is a whole world different from the gaunt little scarecrow of last night.
"This is amazing! I am very beautiful now! " I compliment myself in disbelief as I twirl around one finger, some strands of my golden blonde hair which has clearly grown about two inches longer overnight.
After some minutes of staring at my face in the mirror, I remove my nightdress and see the change doesn't end with my face. It happened to my entire body! My skin now looked tanned with a golden glow to it. My boobs kinda seem fuller. My hips which are now rounder enhanced my narrowed waist.
By god! I look like I got a complete makeover overnight.
I found out the last time the Gamma chief beat me that my injuries healed faster because of my wolf. I just never knew my ability to speedily heal myself extends to making me more beautiful than I can ever imagine myself to be.
What exactly am I? What kind of wolf do I have for this to happen to me? I wonder
'Now my lost confidence has returned.' I think and smile to myself in the mirror. I can't wait to see the look on Thor's face when he sees the new me.
I don't know what is usually done at a slumber party and certainly wasn't thinking of learning to dress and do makeup when I suggested it. But right now, am I glad that I suggested it?
Ella and Victoria brought for me as gifts, different shades, and colors of makeup and nail polish. Thank God, they already had my nails painted at the party. And apart from them showing me how to paint my nails, style my hair, and apply makeup, they also gave me a crash course on what to wear to every occasion and what is a no, no, for a woman of my status.
My status. I laughed when I first heard them say that.
Yes, it pleases me that I'm no longer an ordinary maid. I'm mated to one of the most powerful and attractive men in the world. And I'm also the Luna of the biggest pack in North America, so I must always look and live up to expectations.
Even though they both commended that I already have a good sense of fashion, I'm still grateful to them for their teachings. After I finish showering, I walk to the closet and pick out a dress to wear, which is a light pink ruffled off-shoulder summer dress paired with a simple pair of sandals and a cute sun hat.
After dressing up, I found my new makeup kit where Ella placed it, and returned to the bathroom to enhance my already beautiful face with light makeup.
"Beautiful! Now I'm ready to go." I said to myself in the mirror when I finished.
As I walk down the stairs, I see one of the maids who served us the previous night. I'm taken aback at first when she bows deeply before I can have the chance to tell her good morning.
"Luna..." She says respectfully and waits until I ask her to raise her head before she looks at my face. Being addressed as the Luna will sure take some time to get used to
"Where's everyone?" I ask her
"They're outside on the patio having breakfast."
"Okay, thank you," I say, making my way toward the door
Wao!... I was a maid like her, now I'm a Luna. A Queen. It would take time for me to get used to the queenly treatments that come with being a Luna but I will, surely.
The moment I step outside the mansion, I hear Thor and Eric arguing.