Chapter 8 - Rayndell
Almost three weeks had passed since Eleanor turned into a werewolf. During this time, she stayed at Ethan's
house while completing the tasks assigned to her by Fiona and Xavier or being personally trained by them. To
her astonishment, she had read thousands of books in their hlibrary in such a short period! Even more
surprising was the fact that she could remember every single detail from them.
The vast amount of knowledge she had accumulated helped her understand the supernatural world, the
werewolf society, and the significant role werewolves played in the prosperity of human civilization. She now had
a clear picture of her current situation, and for the first time, she was truly grateful to Ethan for granting her this
gift.
Although she was no longer human, she had accepted her reality and was now focused on how to raise her baby
properly. Technically, Ethan was now the baby's father, but she was determined to raise her child on her own.
Having experienced the trauma of a stepfamily, she feared a similar fate for her child. Although Ethan and his
family had been nothing but kind to her, she did not want to take any risks. She wanted to give her child the best
possible future.
A change had also occurred during this time. Ethan's parents had informed her that she would now be
considered their adoptive daughter, and her surnwould be changed to Raynor. She had no objections since
she had grown to despise the nWhitmore. As the police were still searching for her, the paperwork would be
completed once things settled down.
One afternoon, Fiona arrived and handed Eleanor a travel backpack, instructing her to pack for a journey.
However, there was little to pack, as she had arrived with only one set of clothes. The outfits she had worn these
past weeks were either combat attire provided by Fiona or sleeping garments given to her by Selene. She packed
everything she had, including money and jewelry. Fiona warned her not to reveal any werewolf features during
their journey and to remain in human form, as they would be traveling through human-populated areas.
After boarding the car with Fiona, Eleanor noticed that a driver was already waiting behind the wheel. The car
ride lasted for nearly half an hour before stopping in front of a luxurious villa. Fiona exited the vehicle and
proceeded to board a helicopter that was waiting on the villa's helipad. Eleanor hesitated for a moment before
following her.
After stime, the helicopter landed atop a building. From the aerial view, Eleanor estimated that they were
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtsomewhere near the Lake District. Fiona led her downstairs, where another car was waiting for them. They
boarded, and after another half-hour journey, the vehicle cto a stop. Fiona and Eleanor got out, and the
driver left, leaving them alone in the wilderness.
Fiona turned to Eleanor and said, "Now, we have to walk the rest of the way. It's about an hour's walk, and we
should reach our destination before sundown."
Eleanor was surprised to see that Fiona's face had softened. Throughout their entire journey, she had worn a
stern expression and had barely spoken except to give orders to her subordinates. Eleanor had a hundred
questions on her mind but lacked the courage to voice them.
Sensing her usual face, Eleanor finally spoke, "Actually, | wanted to ask... where exactly are we going at this
hour? Are we camping in the hills?"
Fiona chuckled as she started walking. "You'll see when we get there. We have to move like humans because
there might be strekkers in the area."
Eleanor quickened her pace to keep up. "Are we near the Lake District?"
Fiona nodded. "Yes, but we're heading toward the High Raise area."
"I've never been that way before. There aren't any hotels in that region," Eleanor remarked.
"Exactly. Apart from a few adventurers, nobody ventures into these barren highlands," Fiona replied.
After over an hour of walking along a narrow rocky path, Fiona suddenly stopped while climbing a large hill. She
turned to Eleanor and said, "Don't hesitate. Just follow me."
Without another word, she stepped forward and vanished.
Eleanor's heart nearly leapt out of her chest. Reluctantly, she followed behind.
The moment she stepped forward, she felt an inexplicable shift in her surroundings. It was as though she had
entered another world. The barren, rocky terrain they had just been trekking through was gone. In its place stood
a lush forest, its vibrant greenery stretching endlessly before her. Above, the setting sun cast its warm golden
glow through the towering trees, enhancing the surreal beauty of the place.
Fiona stood a few steps ahead, smiling at her. "Welcto the ancestral land of the Raynors... 'Rayndell Forest’.
Here, you will experience the full cycle of tas it moves on Earth. But you are no longer on Earth itself. This is
a pocket dimension owned by the Raynor pack since ancient times."
Eleanor had read about pocket dimensions in fantasy , but witnessing one with her own eyes left her in
disbelief. To confirm that she wasn't dreaming, she pinched her arm.
Seeing her awe-struck expression,
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Eleanor nodded. "Yes, but the books never mentioned pocket dimensions."
Fiona smirked. "That's because only those who have the right to enter these lands can know about them. There's
much more to learn. For now, let's head to the village and meet the clan elders."
Eleanor hesitated. "Do all the clan elders live here?"
"Most of them do. Sremain outside, traveling the world," Fiona explained. "A werewolf's average lifespan is
nearly 1,000 years. Do you know the problem with living that long?"
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She then met Eleanor's gaze and spoke with unwavering authority, "This is your best chance to train yourself
and absorb as much knowledge as possible. The skills you acquire here will shape your future among both
werewolves and humans."
With that, she turned toward the village, and Eleanor followed, her mind racing with anticipation and uncertainty.