Chapter one
Ashley POV’s
I emerged from the woods, a bow slung over my shoulder and a wild animal slung over the other. My clothes were tattered and covered in dirt, my hair wild and unkempt. But my eyes were bright and sharp; I carried myself with an air of confidence and competence.
“Who wouldn’t be confident?” I mentally asked myself, it wasn’t easy hunting for animals since morning while orders were busy sleeping.
I looked around and was startled to see two familiar faces. It was my friends. My eyes widened in surprise as soon as I saw them.
“Sharon, Bella. What are you doing here?” I rolled my eyes and they scoffed.
“We were worried about you okay? Your parents said you left home at dawn, and it’s evening already,” Sharon hissed, while Bella stared down at me with a look of disgust.
“Yeah I was already used to that,” I mentally rolled my eyes.
“When are you going to stop wearing this?” Bella asked while folding her arms.
“There’s nothing bad if I wear a man’s clothing, besides it suits me best, I’m comfortable in them,” I retorted.
“You’re 22 years old Ashley, go find your mate and stop this nonsense you’re doing here. Can’t you see Sharon? She’s with her mate, same with me. Why is yours different huh? Okay fine you don’t have a mate, but why do you beat up every man who approaches you?” Bella said, raising her voice a bit.
“Don’t be like my mum Bella, you’re becoming irritating,” I replied and I walked out on them and they trailed after me.
“Don’t be annoyed Ash, she’s just looking out for you. I mean when do you plan to stop this celibate decision of yours?” Sharon stated and this was becoming increasingly annoying to me.
“You know what? Why don’t you force a man on me then? Since you guys have decided to be just like my parents. How about you stop being friends with me just how my parents neglected me huh?” I barked and they both flinched.
“Yeah that’s how it should be. Silence!” I yelled, and everywhere became incredibly quiet, just what I needed.
Few hours later, we were still in the bush walking for what seemed like forever, just until Sharon broke the silence.
“We can’t just keep on walking without talking right? That’s sick,” She mumbled, but her words were loud enough for me to hear.
“Girls!” Bella suddenly screamed and we all stared at her in amusement.
“What’s wrong with you?” I was agitated by her uncalled-for behavior.