-MILA-I hoped the Pack couldn't tell how nervous I was by my inability to stand still. Lobo was addressing them about the prophecy.True to his word, he was telling them that Shauna was mistaken, but that it was no fault of her own.I knew why we had to lie to them, but I wouldn't say I liked it. I wanted to tell them the truth, and I felt guilty standing by while Lobo lied to them.I shifted from one foot to the other, glancing around.I was trying not to look guilty and knew I was failing miserably.I noticed Mitch sneaking glances at me from time to time, which made me think he suspected that we were lying to them all.I caught Mitch's eyes and looked away, casting my eyes downward. Betty and Shauna stood nearby, and both of them kept looking at me too, but I refused to meet their gaze.I was afraid they would be able to see that we were hiding the truth from them.Lobo nudged me and I looked up, realizing I was probably making the situation worse. I forced a smile at him, hoping

-MILA-"No one is going to come in here and admit to an attempt on my life." I pointed out as I moved between the closet and the bag sitting on the bed. I was packing some clothes for our trip to get the cure.Lobo sat on a chair near the window, an intense look on his face while he stared out, "Then you understand the punishment will be the worst there is. I gave them an opportunity to do things the right way."I paused to purse my lips at him, "Lobo, to be fair, they're probably scared of you, and honestly I don't blame them. If I was in their position, I would feel the exact same way."He turned to me, "You just have to find a common ground with everyone, don't you?"I shrugged, "I'm not sure if that's a trait or a flaw."He reached an arm out and pulled me over to him, pulling me onto his lap, "I would say it's a bit of both. I love that you want to find the best in everyone. But I also fear it will get you harmed one day."I sighed, "I know. But it's just how I am. I would rathe

-MILA-The trees blurred as we drove past. Betty and Elena were talking up a storm in the front while I sulked in the back seat. Although it was by my own doing, I still couldn't get over the pain I was feeling over my choice."Mila?" Betty glanced into the rearview mirror before turning her attention back to the road."Yeah?" I asked, the single word seemed to take more effort than usual, feeling as if it sucked a boat load of energy from me."Are you-""Don't ask if I'm okay, because I'm not, and I don't know when I will be."Elena turned in her seat to face me, "I think you did the right thing. You made a selfless choice based on love. Not many of us would be able to do that.""Well, it doesn't feel like I've done anything good.""Why is it so important to become human again?" Betty asked."When I was with Lowell, I knew the day would come where I would be marked. But he made it sound easier. Since I've been marked it's been hell. I hate this. And now with the prophecy... I can't d

-MILA-"Can you turn that racket down?" I asked while holding my pounding head.We were drivng toward Elena's hometown and the music on the radio wasn't helping my already pounding head."You're suffering because you refuse to eat." Elena stated matter-of-factly.I rolled my eyes and laid on the back seat. My head felt as if there were tiny construction workers in it, hammering away."When will we get there?" I wanted this all over and done with, the sooner it was over the sooner I could attempt to move forward."It takes a few hours." Betty responded.A few hours? Although it was only now reaching sundown I was already growing impatient."Mila. You better get your ass back here."My eyes darted open but I didn't dare tell Betty and Elena what I had heard.With the way the pair had panicked earlier, I didn't want to risk spooking them any further."When we get to my friend, let me do the talking. He's a little panicky." Something in Elena's voice told me she was hiding something.I sa

-MILA-I sat with a blanket around my shoulders curled up on Theo's sofa after having emptied the contents of my stomach. The nausea was strong and I was extremely fevered.Elena and Theo stood together talking in hushed tones while Betty sat on the arm of my chair."I don't trust him." She whispered."Neither do I. Something is up.""Are we going to go with them to the spring?"I nodded, "Of course we are. I need that cure. For all we know I'm getting sick because the Goddess is pissed at me."Betty frowned, "Or you're getting sick because the prophecy is already underway."My head spun in her direction, "What?" A shiver ran down my spine, that was a possibility I hadn't thought of."You have the symptoms."I shook my head, "No." I was in denial. I didn't even want to think that it could be true.Not now when I was so close to the cure."How about you take a test before we leave?" Betty suggested.I glanced over at Elena and Theo, "I don't want them knowing anything about this.""Don