~Hannah’s Point of View~ I stand still in my spot, not quite knowing what to do. I have no idea what time it is though the sun was certainly up and bright. My stomach grumbles and I decide going after Parker isn’t the best plan. So instead, I make my way into Scarlett’s room, but I find it empty. It hits me that today is her birthday party. I should see if she needs any help. As I shower and find some clothes to borrow, I see her white party dress laid out. A small tray of jewelry and cute shoes with a big bow rest on her dresser. I run my fingers over a gold necklace with huge garnet stones and for a brief moment daydream about trying it on. But I scold myself and pull away, forced to remember my place. I’m certain I ruined things with Parker, I don’t know what I was thinking. Last night was just so… Magical? Unlike anything I’d ever had. For a while, I was happy. Deliriously happy. Gone were my struggles, my brain trying to tell me not to enjoy it. Not to trust him. I completely

~Hannah’s Point of View~ “Stupid, idiotic males! Goddess what a waste of oxygen,” I mumble, too pissed off to even think. I’m honestly shocked when I’m able to make my way back to the packhouse with no one bothering me. Maybe Rafe told everyone to steer clear of me or I might start shooting fire from my eyes. I swear if my brothers are even the smallest bit stupid enough to-- I stop abruptly as I’m about to get in the shower, there’s a weird lull in my mind. My body freezes, trying to chase the feeling but it’s gone just as quickly. I slam my hand against the wall. “Come on wolf. Come on girl, I need you. More than ever. If you’re there, please come out, come out,” I whisper. But as usual, there’s nothing. I get into the shower and lean against the cool tile. Everything that’s happened since I came to the pack is everything I’ve always worked so hard to avoid. People and their drama. Romantic entanglements. Stupid wanna be Alphas trying to get themselves killed for no good r

~Hannah’s Point of View~My head lays on Rafe’s bare chest, it’s warm and relaxing. There’s a hundred reasons I should stop this, kick him out. But I can’t ignore what he’s doing to me and even though I can’t make sense of it… I need more.“My grandmother on my mom’s side, her name was Sadie. Grandfather was Bartholomew. Bart and Sadie had a magical love story, they were absolutely smitten with each other like no one had ever seen. Some said they were fated mates, but of course even if they were … they weren’t exactly going to broadcast it. He marked her within five minutes of meeting … the day after she got her wolf, and while that isn’t exactly unheard of, it’s rare.The rumor goes that a fated mate can make you weak since you’d literally do anything for that person. You’d wage war. Couldn’t exactly have that kind of attachment if he were going to become Alpha. And that he was, an Alpha’s eldest son.Well grandpa Bart had a twin that he despised, never got along with. Leland lived f

~Hannah’s Point of View~I sniffle as I move, hating myself. Why did I blow up at Parker? Isaac could never stand when things were good, too good. There had to be some underlying conspiracy. Things couldn’t just workout because. I shouldn’t think that way, but that's all I know. I’m filled with relief that I’d gotten up to pee in the night and found a wad of cash along with a watch. I’d hidden it all in my shirt in the bathroom in case I needed to get away quickly. The stash in my room would be better but this will have to last.The news that my brothers are in fact alive and perhaps trying to get to me should make me stay put. But that’s not how I’m wired.I walk for what must be a couple of hours and when my stomach demands I eat, I curse myself for not taking some food. Money doesn’t do a whole lot of good in the woods with no other people around.It’s honestly shocking too that no guardians have stopped me. I have to wonder if Parker told them not to. Because all I know is movin

~Hannah’s Point of View~ “It’s way too slippery here,” I laugh, falling for the tenth time. That one seriously hurt, I’m going to be completely covered with fresh bruises, ugh. “A river in a canyon that is constantly moving over rocks and polishing them is slippery? No way! We’re lucky it's low today. Or maybe I’m lucky because less water means I see all of you,” he teases, offering me his hand. I grin and jerk his hand, making him fall as well. It was a hard choice on whether or not to get in naked but I didn’t want to have wet clothes. Maybe that was his plan too but… I’m appreciating the view and I can’t lie about that. He’s so carefree and fun out here, I don’t know if he even realizes how different he is away from the pack. Suddenly he’s looming over me, and I’d have to be blind to miss the desire in his eyes. It’s only confirmed when his lips touch mine. It’s a chaste kiss at first, it’s clear he’s not sure if I want it. As if I have a clue what the hell I want! I went from