Gemma’s POV

I loved having Jenny at my place and it has only been three days. I was scared she wouldn’t be my friend when she found out about the self harm. But she said she wanted to help. So here we are in my room sorted cross legged in front of each other. I had my phone in my hand in case I needed to text her.

"Okay so we are going to start simple. Removing the scars. But first we need to take pictures of you with your scars so when you heal you can reflect on all of it." She said. I shook my head and texted her.

Me: No fucking way. What if someone gets those pics. You’re crazy.

She read and sighed. "Its not like we are taking your face only the body parts. Trust me this will help." I sighed. This girl is lucky I love her. I changed into a bikini by her instructions and we took pictures.

’I’m proud of you.’ Winter said in my head. I smiled.

"Okay now heal your right arm. Every scar that can disappear." I looked at her in shock. That was a huge step. I thought we would do one scar at a time. She gave me an expectant look.

"Well hurry it up. We don’t have all night." She said. I took some deep breaths looking at my arm.

’You can do this.’ Winter said in my head. I shook my arm out. I could do this. Right? Right. So I did it I healed my arm. There were still some faint scars but those looked normal. I looked normal. I smiled huge and wide at Jenny who smiled back.

We had a Troll Hunters movie marathon on Netflix before going to bed. This was progress.

•••

It has been five days since my first healing. We started with my arms and legs and yesterday we did my chest and stomach. Today was the final healing. My back. It has the worst scars. I wasn’t sure I could do this.

"Come on girl. We got this far. We are not giving up." Jenny said.

I could do this right? Right. But why is it so hard.

"Wooooo. You go girl." Jenny said with too much enthusiasm. I was biting my lip. She was filming this. Calling it ’the final transformation’ like we were in Cinderella or some shit.

"Okay. How about when we are done I will take you out for ice cream." She said. Darn it! She knows I can’t refuse ice cream. I jumped from foot to foot preparing.

"Atta girl. Work it!" Jenny said. I rolled my eyes. This girl.

I rolled my neck.

Okay.

Here we go.

I can do this.

I will do this.

Now!

I shouted in my head. I healed the scars without thinking of it.

"Yaasssss queen. Yas! Now it’s time for ice cream. Five scoops for everyone." Jenny was doing a funny dance around the apartment laughing and wooping in joy. Her joy was so infectious so I decided to join her. I changed into jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt to go and get some ice cream with my best friend.

I know all my scars are healed but I still don’t have the confidence to wear shorter clothes. Yet. I’ll get there. Jenny dragged me to the ice cream place I love and true to her word got me five scoops. As I sat there with Jenny looking at everyone talking and laughing, I decided I wanted to do that too. Talk and laugh. I will try.

’And I’ll be there every step of the way.’ Winter said.

And it was then I knew. I had my life back and I’m going to seize it by the balls.

Conner’s POV

I was sitting in my office looking over some papers that were mostly on the Hunters. The hunters had been sited in many smaller packs. Not killing wolves but knocking them out. Some say they were seen searching for something. I don’t know what it is but I hope to find out. Maybe I would find whatever they want before they did. I just hope it’s nothing too bad. I sighed. I looked out the window at mates with their children.

I thought of my mate which I had been doing a lot in the past week. When I train, sleep, work she was always on my mind. After both my parents died because of the mate bond I was scared of commitment. But for Gemma I had to try. I’m not ready for the full package of being a mate so I want to start slow. Maybe I can ask her out on a date?

Ash? I called using the mind link.

Yeah Conner? He answered.

Can you get me all the information you can on Gemma. I requested.

Sure. He said.

How long will it take? I asked. I wanted to go see Gemma now and ask her out.

About ten minutes give or take. He said.

Okay thanks. I said then cut off the link. I grabbed my coat and went out of the pack house.I got in my motorcycle and drove to town. I remember her address from what Jenny gave me. I was in my way when Ash mind linked me.

What’s up? What did you find? I asked eager to know about my mate.

That’s the thing. I found nothing. He said. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

What?! I asked. Ash was a werewolf blessed by the moon goddess with the power of technology. He could control any machine and hack into any computer. Him saying Gemma doesn’t exist is not a good sign.

I know. I’ve been through the whole database. Nothing. Not even a birth certificate. I also checked with other packs. Gemma Frost doesn’t exist. He explained. I was so confused. She wouldn’t lie about her name or something? Would she?

Thanks for trying man. I said.

Conner give her time to get comfortable with you. Maybe she will spill her secrets but do not interrogate her okay. Ash said sternly.

Sure man. I said and cut the link.

•••

I was in front of Gemma’s house and I could hear Jenny chatting with her. I knocked. My mate opened the door. She was in a hoodie and sweat pants. Her hair tied in a single French braid. She looked sexy. I let my eyes wander. Then I snapped out of it. Not the time.

"Hi Gemma. I just wanted to ask if you wanted to go out with me Saturday." I said in a rush. She looked at me with wide eyes and nodded. My heart skipped a few beats.

"Um...okay. I’ll pick you up at eight?" I asked. She nodded again.

"See you then. Oh! And wear something casual." I said. Feeling bold, I kissed her on the cheek and she blushed.

"Bye Gemma." I said walking away.

I couldn’t help but fist pump the air when I reached my motorcycle. I hurried home. I had a date to plan.