Chapter Twenty-Eight

 

Daphne's Point of View

 

We did not have to walk too far before we came upon a group of vehicles. I have seen some of the vehicles in my town but have never ridden in one. 

Eve3ryone is piling into trucks, and cars and I look up at Caleb with questions. :

 

“We tend to run everywhere we usually need to go, but for longer trips yes we use our cars.” He is almost chuckling as he explains. “Come on my jeep is right over here.” Caleb brings me to a larger SUV style vehicle. It is an off-white color with larger tires that look like they are for off road hauling. The truck is more spacious than I expected it to be and Caleb loads up our bags. Iam nervous and excited to be going in a car for my first time. Theo and Hannah throw their stuff in the back as well. ©

Caleb goes around to the passenger side and opens the front door. “Daphne, I want you to ride up front with me. I want you to be able to see your new home.” I feel a little strange as I slide into the car. assume that Theo normally sits here, and I do not want to offend him.

 

“Theo if you want to sit up here you can, I do not mind sitting back there.” I really do not want to cause any offense or have any problems with any of my new pack mates.

 

buds as he gets comfy next to Hannah. I take a good look around at the interior of the car. The seats are black leather, and super comfortable. The dash is huge and as Caleb starts the vehicle there is a minicomputer showing a map.

 

cars in my town, but this looks newer

 

drive soon. This is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, it has four-wheel drive which is important in the winter months since we live up in the mountains. It also has great safety features which makes it an ideal car for you to learn in.” Caleb leans over me and snaps a strap over my chest. “Your first lesson is that in any vehicle you should wear your seat belt. It will keep you in place if a crash happens. Your safety will always bea priority to me.” Caleb smiles at me as he sits back in his seat, his smile causes butterflies to erupt in my stomach. I briefly recall this morning and I feel

 

how it feels. We are still ona dirt road but sitting in the seat feels like we are riding on a cloud. Soon we turn onto the highway and I realize that this is the farthest I have ever been from my home. I can not stop looking at all the trees zooming by as we

 

that we are about forty-five minutes away from home and asks me if lam comfortable. “Yes, the seats are very comfortable. I did not know that cars move so fast, I can barely see everything before it disappears behind us.” I continue watching out the window and see large green signs stating that Mount Emily is coming up.

 

any kind of music that you like.” I do not want to admit

 

country music fills the car. I am enjoying this ride, watching the scenery and the twangy slow music coming through the speakers is perfect. The slow song changes into a more

 

and I am amazed that I am already so comfortable with Caleb. Soon he is pulling off the highway and slowing down. It is much easier to see the surrounding scenery as the vehicle

 

roadside. It is like my old home and in a way comforting. My wolf feels cramped up and she is itching to go for a run. We pull into a little town and I assumed that this was home, but Caleb keeps driving. I look over at him questioning

 

not our home. This town is mostly human. Our town is built out of the way in the mountains. It gives our people privacy to be able to shift when they want, and it is easier to guard

 

side of the road. Caleb slows down significantly and turns off ona narrower road with a heavy thicket of trees at the entrance. I imagine that if I had been driving, I would have missed this turn. Soon the asphalt turns toa dirt road, and it is like we are on a trail weaving in and

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