I stay in wolf form as I run through the woods.I have no idea where to go or what to do.But at least in my wolf shape, I feel less terrified.I remember the flower garden I went to with Brock.I remember the tree we climbed.I realize then, that climbing a tree is my safest bet.I scramble up.It's easier in wolf form, but not as easy as when I had Brock to help me.I can see everything from here.The whole territory that was supposed to be mine.My heart thumps as I think of all I have left behind.I look up at the moon.I have changed the course of things.I have ruined my future and that of the people I love.I've ruined everything.I'm shaking.I need to stay calm.I try to think positively.I try to remind myself of my strengths.I am strong.I am brave.I have dealt with things that other people would never be able to face.I have seen things no one should have to.I have sacrificed everything for others.I am strong.I am good.My only mistake was fal

"Hey!" somebody shouts.Jim looks around.He sees me and his eyes widen with panic.I race to his side.A sudden mechanical roar cuts the air and a spotlight turns on, shining right at me and Jim.We squint and blink against the bright light."I told you not to come," Jim says."I know," I tell him. "But I had to. You'll understand."The light is so bright and the night air is so clear, that I can make out every last detail of the hunting party right down to the color of their eyes.I may not be in wolf form, but my wolf senses are as alert as ever.This is a fight I can win.Even six against one.But poor Jim doesn't know that.He looks terrified.I see the first two bikers.They are both big, burly men.I smell their anger and the scent of their aggression.The third biker is taller, with a wide belly, dark eyes, and dark hair."Take the girl," a voice calls.The fourth biker says nothing.He is smaller than the others.He is covered in tattoos.And he has a gun

BRIA’S POVWhen I wake the next morning, my head is fuzzy.I taste iron and remember the fight.I sit up and gasp.I showed Jim my true form!I showed him who I was and he ran from me.I feel crushed.With a sigh, I climb out of bed.I look around the small apartment.I miss the mansion and my friends.I miss my old pack, and Father, and Alpha.My life is a mess.I dress in yesterday's clothes then head downstairs to the store.It is already open.The clerk looks at me."Sleep alright?"I nod."Good. There was a fight last night apparently, just outside the store."I gulp.Did someone else witness my shift?"Oh?" I say, sounding innocent. "Who told you that?"At the same moment, Jim moves into sight.He's holding a mop and cleaning the floor."Jim told me," the woman said. "You remember my son?"I nod, slowly, my eyes transfixed on his. "I do."As soon as I look at him, my wolf instincts kick in.I am full of desire.I realize now why Beth and Ethan never t

From the moment I saw Bria, I knew I'd have to break off with Emily. I didn't want to admit to it then, but I think I always knew Bria was my soulmate. And now, I can no longer deny it.After spending the day with Bria, I know it's time to break things off with Emily. It is too difficult trying to have them at war in my mind. I can't control this strong pull. It's unlike anything else I've ever known before, and I know if I give up Bria, I will regret it.Still, this is all stressful, even though I know what I want to do. So, I decide to go out for a run. I may not be a werewolf but running is in my blood. It helps calm all my thoughts and get my mind straight. I hope that if I run quick enough, I'll run into a way out of this dilemma with Emily and Bria.The pavement is harsh beneath my feet, but that's what I need to feel grounded again. I allow my senses to reach out to the trees, the plants, the wind as it rushes past my face. I feel in tune with nature. I feel like how I feel

JIM’S POVI'm completely heartbroken that Bria would do something like this to me. As I watch her leave, I want to tell her not to go. I want to tell her that I believe her. Part of me does believe her, but I can't.I can't believe her because I saw the proof for myself. I saw the paw prints. I saw the things in her room. If she didn't do it, then who did?I start to walk back from the park, feeling completely drained and overwhelmed. I don't know how to cope with this. When Bria came into my life it was like a spark that lit everything on fire and now it's burned out and empty. I just want her back. I just wish she hadn't betrayed my family like that.As I walk though, I start to think about what she said. Bria said that she was at some diner with Emily. That can't be true because Emily was with her sister. But what if it isn’t true? What if Emily really did lie to me to get Bria out of my life? It seems impossible. Emily has always been a good person. She's always been kind t