"Stop shouting. You must have had a normal nightmare. Shouting could attract anomalies."

I had the voice but couldn't see the face because my eyes were gradually clearing.

When I completely got back my site, I saw Richy sitting by my bedside

"How did you get here? I locked the place inside. I wasn't expecting you, and where did you go?"

"Your questions are too many. Which of them would I answer first?"

I was looking at him lost. You did scare me. Waiting for him to let me know how he came in, he wasn't talking.

"Could you please answer my questions? I don't care how many there are. Start talking."

"I have the key to this room, Irene. I wondered how you could forget so easily. I remembered you had lost your memory."

"For where I am coming from, I went to supply my customers with some pork meat I killed."

I was satisfied with his response, even though I wasn't comfortable that someone else had the key to my house.

His statement showed that I am aware that he has a spare key and I wouldn't want to drag it

I told him I was hungry, and I went to collect food from him without his knowledge, and I apologized to him.

His reaction didn't show that he was angry; rather, he told me that he kept the food because of me.

"You are very beautiful. Your husband must've missed you a lot. As beautiful as my late wife."

I got interested in his words. "Her late wife."

I decided to ask him to tell me what happened to her.

"I lost her in an attack two years ago. Daily, I go to her grave to show her that I love her even in death."

I felt pity to see him speak about his wife in tears. He is such a nice person. He had shown me that everyone matters to him.

His stories about his customers were encouraging. They are happy with him since he doesn't disappoint them.

I pleaded with him to wipe his tears and he listened to me.

He requested we have a walk but I turned him down. I didn't want to be moving around with him since I needed to understand myself better

He called me Irene the second time and told me that he has keys to my apartment which I am not even aware of.

It is incredible to me, and I wouldn't want to ask him before he starts making references to my memory loss.

I followed him to drop the plates I used for eating. Though I asked him to hand them over to me, I refused.

By age, I saw him as an elder. If he could be older than the Alpha of his pack that was destroyed, then he must be far older than I and should deserve some respect.

He walked me back to my house after I had dropped the plates in his hot car

"Why do you live in the hot. Is it not conducive to my understanding?"

"I was living in your house, that's the only good place the attackers didn't destroy. I decided to vacate the place upon your arrival "

*Yes I remember now." I said in pretence to avoid him mentioning the memory loss issue.

He was shocked to hear such from me.

I watched from afar and saw fearful wolves coming in human form. I ran to my house to avoid being identified as Irene.

The lady Irene must be popular. I am not Irene, and if I am, why am I not understanding so many things?

Let's assume that I am not Irene, then who am I

I heard voices and I kept calm. They started discussions with Richy. He was still holding his gun on his shoulder.

I presumed he knew them. They could be his customers since I heard one say, " Don't forget tomorrow. I looked through the keyhole and saw them.

Two males and five females. They were moving through the track road. A distance from the forest.

Richy was accompanying them. He turned his back and asked the one behind him to go to the front

I was watching with keen interest. I observed that they must have been coming around which Richy never mentioned to me

As Irene, he would believe I am aware. While I am studying my body and what I am made of, I started noticing the smell of a few things.

It wasn't like that but I was glad of some transformation going on in me.

I went back to my bed and sat down.

I was glad that I moved fast before Richy's guess came. Though they took him unaware, I was glad he didn't protest when I ran inside because of his guess.

A knock came through the door, and I knew it was Richy. Trying to open the door wasn't easy.

I decided to look very well through the hole, where two guys were discussing.

Could it be that they knocked on my door?

I was silent and decided to observe.

Richy returned, standing with them. They brought him some money he made from bush meat sales.

After the Long discussion, he saw them off and returned knocking on my door.

I opened the door to let him in.

"I want to go get you food for lunch, I will be back soon. Lock the door." He said and left immediately.

I locked the door based on his instructions. Even though I would have still done the same without being told

It didn't take him long to return which signified the place wasn't too far.

"Why so fast?" I asked as I opened the door for him.

I realized that I came back from the restaurant with some food. Going there would take me a long time and you could be hungry.

"People will no longer be coming here. I am done with them for the day. I know you are avoiding them." He said with confidence.

I knew he was correct by saying I was avoiding them

I joined him despite his hot words against my earlier decision.

He served me some fruits he brought from his bag. They were fine and I ate them all

He shifted to another side of the pack I haven't been to.

It has flowers and small trees. It is a garden and a very cute place for relaxation. I fell in love with them

"You're smiling and touching the flowers. The same thing you were doing the day I met you here. What has changed?"

"I could see you love flowers, touching and smelling them is your hubby "

I didn't respond to him but continued touching the flowers.

Richy asked me to allow him to go and drop the remaining fruits in his room.

I nodded my head in acceptance. I watched him go far when I decided to climb one of the trees.

I looked from far away and saw people moving around like they were in a marketplace.

I suspected that was one of the places Richy goes to supply them with bush meat.

I turned my back and saw the size of the river. It was a huge one, and there were some fishermen where I was watching.

Some canoes and boats were moving around, carrying people from one location to another.

It was an exciting moment to see such.

I looked towards my right, that is where the main forest is. I couldn't see much.

Richy goes there to catch or kill some animals. Though in the distance, I wasn't glad I was in such an environment.

I came down from the tree yet Richy wasn't back.

Facing where the forest is. I was imagining how one has been surviving there when I was surprisingly being held from behind.

"Who is holding me?" Please let me be, I don't need this kind of joke." I Said

I observed it was a female body. I decided to shout the name of Richy. Immediately she let me be

I ran in the distance, watching her. Fair lady with coiled hair. Her fingers were shining, her lips were reddish, her brown eyes, and long earrings in her ears.

She stood watching me when I went to sit down.

I knew she had a lot to say and I was wondering who she could be and how she knew me.

"You are our Luna at Oakwood pack, where I lived for some time, and you are acting like you don't know me, Irene?"

My ears were wide open when she mentioned the name of the pack.

Definitely, she knows me very well and wouldn't want to act like I do not know her.

"I am sorry, just that I don't like the way you held me. Where are you going?"

She was glad to hear Luna apologize to her. She told me that she's rushing to the market.

"I am rushing to the market. I will visit your pack in two weeks. It appears you came to the garden here. Stay cool?."

She said and moved fast to where she was going to

From her descriptions, Oakwood Pack isn't far from the forest where I was.

Having told me the pack's name was splendid. I started thinking of how to find my way there so that the Alpha would take care of me

The Alpha of Oakwood is alive. She asked me to greet him when he was running to meet up where she was going

I was glad to see her but I was surprised she came closer to the garden when others followed other routes.

Could it be that she wanted to come and have some fresh air?

Whatever the case, she has given me the info I wanted.

I thought of asking Richy where the Oakwood Pack is but I had a second thought. He will know but I will do so myself.

I moved to freshen up and start looking for ways to get to the Oakwood Pack before I heard the voice of Richy calling me.

To discharge him, I told him I would be coming to meet him at his hotel in a few minutes.

I rushed to the bathroom, took my bath quickly, and came out. I changed into a new cloth I got from the bag.

A black goggles that will fit my colour. I needed to put it on to avoid being identified by many.

I rubbed the cream on my body and decided to apply the fragrance I saw there.

I got to the door, opened it, and locked it back.

"Where are you going dressed like this?"

My hands and legs became stiff. His voice sounds like he is not happy with me.

I didn't know what to say to him I decided to pause a little, calculating what to tell him

"You scared me. I don't like someone to ambush me. You won't do such a thing again." I spoke angrily to him

"Let's go to your hot, you need to go change up let's move out, I am tired of staying in the forest always "

I said with a pretentious smile. He reminded me that I didn't lock the door but I asked him not to bother.

Richy is very smart and I don't even know how to deceive him and run away.

I insisted he should go and take his bath and dress decently while I waited for him outside.

He went in to comply while moving around the place. I tried to work out modalities on how to escape the place.

When I had him pouring water I decided to run away. I ran very fast only to see a gate with two warriors.

I greeted them and passed.

"Hold on and don't move." One of them stopped me.

"Where are you going?"

"I need to pick something from the market. I am in a hurry." I said as I tried to move, he blocked me

He removed his eye class. Looked at me the second time after he wiped his face with a handkerchief.

"Mrs. Vince, sorry I didn't know you were the one. My regards to Alpha Vince."

"Let me escort you a little. I expect you to follow the Forest route rather than the main road."

He gave me hints about the Alpha by mentioning his name. He followed me closer to the market.

I told him I am not very conversant with the main road he mentioned and he knows I don't go out often.

He promised to do so, asking that I go get what I wanted while he waits.

I told him I changed my mind about buying things. I let him know I just wanted to walk around and I may not have enough money to get the items I needed.

He got me a cab and told the driver to take me to the Oakwood Pack through the major road

I thanked him for his assistance and concern.

Entering the car, I saw a man who was running, shouting, "Irene, hold on."

That was Richy who was running as if something was after him.

I quickly entered the cab and ordered the driver to speed up.

When he entered the road to his left, I couldn't see him again. I knew he would be very unhappy.

The driver was running at a high speed to the point that I asked him to slow down.

He stopped in front of a black gate. Three warriors were in front of the gate. I tried to picture the place but I couldn't.

"Madam, there is the Oakwood Pack gate to our left. I have been paid by the man who brought me to you." The driver said

I carefully stepped out of the cab and crossed to the left. Straight to the gate

"Our Luna is welcome back, longest time. We missed you. Baby has really missed you so much."

I looked at the one talking. He is about 6.5 feet tall. Holding a sword in his hand, an iron cap, and warrior's wear

"Did you say baby?"

"Yes, your daughter. The one you gave birth to before you ran away after the war we won."

That was another revelation. Irene had a baby, who is one year old.

"Where are my baby and husband currently?" I asked

He pointed to the place I should follow and I appreciated him.

If I raise an alarm that I am not Irene no one will believe me. I have to relax and act like I am Irene.

Meanwhile, I needed to watch how Vince would take me. I do not even know what he looks like.

It would take time to get to where the Alpha is. I got worried about how he would treat me

How do I handle the baby I know nothing about?

I don't see myself as Irene and I don't even remember how I got to the forest and all that had happened.

Those who saw me were shocked. They were waving at me and showing some level of respect.

Thoroughly Irene was popular and kind to them. She must be a good person and Luna to them.

A lady came and embraced me. She held my hand and couldn't stop smiling.

He was called from the gate that you are at in the compound.

"Let me take you to him and bring your baby to you too." She said,

As soon as the door opened, I had a shout from the Small hall I entered. They were clapping and cheering at me.

A man walked straight to me and hung a golden chain around my neck

Up red in colour and amazing golden colour high hill shoes.

I put on all the clothes and looked so beautiful and astonishing.

I wanted to ask her her name, but decided not to because she wouldn't understand that I do not know what I am doing, and I am not Irene.

"What does my baby call you?"

My question made her laugh.

"She is still a one-year-old baby. We just celebrated her one-year birthday last week. She isn't talking yet, but we are cool with each other." She said with a smile.

"So what do people call you here? I hope you are still the one who has been taking care of my baby?" I asked.

"Yes, I have been the one right from when you handed her over to me on the day you gave birth to her. My name still remains Elena."

I looked at her, opened my hands, and embraced her.

I got the name now, Elena. I have to play along with her to get information about so many things.

I made a move to start going back to the hall but she tapped me to sit down.

"It is not yet time, you will be invited specially. You should know the protocol as Luna."

I became so ashamed of myself. I told myself that I had messed up again and let things not spoil for me.

I carefully started looking around the room. The picture I saw looks exactly like me. I moved closer to the standing mirror, looked at the picture, and saw that we look alike.

That must be Irene, I concluded. Elena had gone out to perfect my invitation to the party organized for me.

My other challenge is what I would say in order not to embarrass Vince and his pack members.

So far he has shown that he is very happy to see his lost wife. Smiles all over his face.

A few people who came to show love and pleasantries were also wearing a smiling face.

How do I face this strange environment? I kept worrying about what I would say if I were asked to speak.

I am yet to understand myself completely. To me, I am in a strange land but have come to get liberated.

While I was standing before the mirror, I heard a sound like someone was running towards where I was.

I sat down to know what could be. It was Elena.

In two minutes your name will be mentioned. Get prepared to go. Don't forget you will address the crowd on your experience.

I was silent but she knew I was listening to her. She has already given me a clue about what is going to happen.

I will have to tell them my experiences when I was away. That's ridiculous. What I know I would tell anybody.

I decided to think deeply about the way I would present it. While I was meditating, I had the name Luna Irene. The wife of Alpha Vince.

The sound bite was on. Cool music was entering my ears.

I stood up and stepped out of the dressing room.

While I was about to enter the hall, the flower girls were throwing flowers at me. The hall's decoration was a match for what I was putting on

I looked at Vince's seat. No one was there. I got worried about where he must have gone.

The dancing steps were awesome and I was dancing too. Everyone was shaking their bodies until the Master of the Ceremony asked me to sit down.

I sat down. Vince wasn't still there yet. I called Elena's attention, demanding to know where Vince was.

"You should know he would also be welcomed. He is the Alpha. Were you expecting him to arrive before you?"

That was another mess-up from me. I immediately remembered Richy's usual phrase that I have memory loss.

Elena appears to be harsh and rude. She assumes I know everything and I don't blame her.

Her response to me got me thinking and I would at a point may get upset at her if care isn't taken.

She doesn't politely respond to me and that makes me uncomfortable.

A very tall young man came closer to me and asked me to be a bit patient as the Alpha is in an emergency meeting with a few individuals.

I nodded my head. Having heard from Richy calling himself beta, I felt the person could be the bat of the pack.

The dancers were asked to resume dancing. Snacks were being distributed to avoid people getting tired of waiting.

I sent for the guy who came to inform me about Vince.

"Where is Vince Igbo may ask again. He handed me the chain, and on this important celebration, he's not here."

He smiled at my question.

"I just told you that he is in an emergency meeting and in a few minutes he will be with us. Yes, he handed you over the golden chain, and he is the only one who could do so."

His politeness was splendid and I admired him for that. He has made me understand who Vince is and that I have captured.

"Are you still the beta of this pack? I have forgotten a few things."

"Yes, they wanted to change me but Alpha was against that. I know you marked my face."

I got what I wanted. Alpha and beta should always be best friends. The way he spoke, I concluded they are working in peace.

A trumpet sound came up. Everyone stood up; those who were taking the snack stopped.

I turned to my right, and the Alpha was coming. His long gown and cap were different from others. I smiled at him but he didn't look towards me.

He was busy going round the hall to greet people by section.

I looked at Elena in case she might signal me on what to do, but I couldn't see her.

Despite her rude nature, I don't have anyone I could confide in. I was just trying to get acquainted with the happenings around me.

It was already getting dark, and everyone was expecting brief speeches, as I observed.

The Alpha came back to his seat and asked me to sit down immediately he sat down.

Ordinarily, he should have told me to do so. He saw me a few seconds after him and all the members had sat down.

A failure on my side. I am a big failure. I sat down and he asked me to briefly explain my experiences. Immediately, I am called upon to speak for time's sake.

I nodded my head in agreement. Their music was stopped and only a few were eating snacks.

"What's happening? When am I to speak? I asked him in a low tone."

In two minutes you will be speaking. They are wolves, though in human form today, let them finish taking their snakes.

In exactly two minutes I was invited to the podium. I stepped out to the podium, took the microphone to speak. After a warm greeting, I tried to start the next chapter that has to do with my experiences, and slumped