Hey everyone! I'm back! :) hope you enjoy this chapter ;) again sorry for not updating but I've been having some personal issues but I promise I won't give up on this story. I even already know what the next chapter will be ;)

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Waking up next to someone is nice.

Waking up next to someone who you like is even better.

But waking up to find the guy you like gone from next to you hurts.

Like hell.

A felt a pang in my chest as I turned and looked at the empty space next to me. The sheets were crumpled, the space void of its warmth and host. Evidence that he had been there but left quickly.

I had barely woken up expecting to find Danny with his arms wrapped around me but instead all I saw was a crumpled up blanket.

Now the only thing comforting me from the abandonment was the sound of the rain outside pattering against my window and the cold air in my room. I welcomed the lack of heat as I laid down with half the sheets off me as I stared blankly at the ceiling.

Promises are meant to be broken.

I cringed at my thought as I feel tears build in my eyes. I bite my lip to stop them from falling and swallowed the lump formed in my throat. My vision blurred from the amount of tears and slowly I felt them fall down the side of my face. A weight seemed to press down on my chest making it slightly hard to breath.

It's like physically staying away from him was making me feel like complete and utter shit. What the hell. This isn't suppose to happen.

Sitting up I sucked in a breath before leaning on the headboard. I stared around the room not really seeing but just looking. I numbed my senses and emotions not wanting to feel anything. So that's what I did. Looked but never saw as I moved my eyesight around the room.

I probably looked like a broken doll with my messy brown bed hair, crumpled clothes and void expression. This was always one way I dealt with pain or anxiety. To numb myself.

Suddenly a pounding sounded through the entire house. I stiffened pausing to hear it and then it happen once more before I realized someone was at the front door.

Frowning I got off the bed cautiously tip toeing to my door to open it. A another knock came but this one seemed more desperate than the last making me more nervous than before. A felt a knot form in my stomach. Something wasn't right.

Danny? No. Danny would just open the door. Mom doesn't come back yet.

I gulped heading down the hall, nearing the stairs. Another bang. Something was wrong. I stopped just at the beginning of the stairs.
The hairs on the back of my neck stood up and the feeling in my stomach wouldn't go away. I gulped and slowly backed away heading back to my room. I didn't trust people and maybe they would leave after a few more attempts.

Getting inside my room I locked the door and headed to the closet where I kept a metal baseball bat in case of emergencies. I never used it but I always had it with me. You never know........ Plus it gave me reassurance. Clutching it in my hand I also went and grabbed my cell phone that was carelessly thrown on my nightstand.

I waited as I sat down on the corner of the bed facing the door. I strained my ears to hear anything move but the only sound I heard was the rain pouring down making me slightly terrified.

It was probably just someone trying to sell something like chocolate.... Right?

"Stop being so paranoid Sophie." I huffed annoyed at myself for thinking bad. People braking into houses wasn't very common in our town but that was because our population was very low.

Shaking my head I close my eyes wanting to enjoy a little bit of peace.

And then I hear it.

The front door opening and closing shut.

I suck in a breath and tense quickly squeezing the bat and phone in my hand before tip toeing to the closet. The footsteps are quick and loud on the stairs and it seems the person is rushing. I leave a small dent barely enough to see part of the door.

1....

He's reached the top of the stairs.

2.......

He's walking down the hall his footsteps not missing a beat.

3....

The doorknob turns and I feel my heart beat racing so fast I feel like I'm going to faint any minute. Please don't find me..... Please don't find me.

The door opens and the first thing I see is Danny soaking wet looking around the room with a panicked and angry expression. His clothes cling to his body making my eyes go to his stomach where a tones six pack is showing. His hair looks darker with the water making it shade darker. His eyes are cold yet worried at the same time.

"Sophie sweetie I know you're in the closet. Come out. We got to go." His voice rings out urgent and it gets me to move quickly out of the closet confused.

"Why? What's wrong? Why did you leave? It's pouring outside." I say confusion clearly laced my voice along with some hurt. He could have least left me a note.

Danny frowns clearly noticing. But then his eyes glaze over and his jaw tenses. My heart beats faster at this. It clearly isn't good.

"Look right now is not the time. Just trust me ok? Do you have a duffle bag? Get something put some clothes in it. We have to go." He says a bit distracted but he quickly goes over to my window to try and see what's outside.

"Ok but where? What's going on?" I asked confused and panicked. I'm tense and so is he. I want to comfort him, my body is practically telling me too but I know I should do as he asked. Instead I go to the closet and pull out an old duffle bag that's completely black and slightly old from just sitting there before I start shoving random band tee shirts, jeans and underwear into it.

He doesn't respond just looks out the window his eyes still glazed over. I'm hasty grabbing necessities like phone charger, tooth brush and my laptop. His lack of response begins to make me panic even more. He looks so cold as he stares out. His eyes burn with hatred and his clenched jaw just adds to his murderous glare.

"I'm ready." I call out as I zip up the duffle bag and shove my shoes on. He quickly snaps his neck to me before nodding still clearly concentrating on spending else.

"Let's go."

Danny quickly walks over to me before taking the duffle bag and adjusting it on his shoulder. He takes my hand before leading us both out the door. I squeeze his hand in reassurance and I visibly see his relax but only for an instant.

As soon as we exit the house we run towards his car and hop in hoping not to get too wet. As soon as I buckle my seatbelt he reverses the car fast making me gasp and grip the side of the leather seats.

What the fudge?!

Then the car is suddenly speeding down the street going 85 mph. This is practically suicide!!! The rapid twists and turns are what scare me the most since the wheels are skidding on the gravel.

"Slow down!" I shout not liking the way way it's raining and the speed we're going. My heart is hammering in my chest and I can feel my head start to pound from the amount of pressure and anxiety I have. I can feel small tears start to form.

Danny seems to snap out of his phase at the sound of my voice because the car starts to slow down at an incredible pace.

"Oh my god I'm so sorry Soph. Please don't cry baby. I'm so sorry." I hear him. His voice is filled with regret and worry and I soon hear his seatbelt come undone.

A hand gently wipes the tears the fall down my cheek but I clench my jaw, my hands still digging into the seats.

"What the hell is going on?" My voice reflects my bad mood. It's cold and demanding.

"Rouges. They've crossed into this land. It's officially mine but I haven't had time to put a patrol team. I have to get you to our pack house. It-"

Turning my head to look at him I prepare to ask him what the hell he's talking about but movement outside the car makes me freeze. I zone Danny's voice out and squint to see anything move again and when I do my blood runs cold.

Oh my god.

"Oh my god." I whisper with wide eyes. My heart is racing erratically in my chest practically pounding to get out.

A big dirty brown wolf is outside the car with its teeth pulled back in a snare. It's taller than the average wolf practically the height of Danny. It's crouched in a pouncing position ready to attack any moment.

"Da-" I try to warn but the wolf suddenly launches itself at the car as if it heard me.

The car slides more to the right where I notice is the woods. We must have driven farther than I thought from my house and in a new direction. Turning my head I see the wolf hit the window shield with his forehead making it shatter.

"Fucking bastard." I hear Danny growl and I quickly turn to see his eyes are starting to become pitch black meaning he's completely and utterly pissed the fuck off.

Reaching behind my seat he pulls out my duffle bag and puts it on my lap.

"I want you to get out of the car and run into the woods. Head straight until you see a lake. From there go left and run all the way until you see a sign. It'll say no trespassing but ignore it and go in. Show them this." He says urgently before grabbing my hand and putting something in it. He quickly shuts it tightly wrapping my hand around what seemed to be a necklace.

"Bu-" I begin to protest but I'm stopped short.

"Don't. This isn't the last time you'll seem me. Now go!" He says before leading over and kissing my lips quickly. Sparks dance on my lips but I don't pay attention as I look into his eyes.

They're still the same brown eyes I've known for awhile now. He's determined there's no doubt. But there's worry and I know it for me. I give him a reassuring smile to calm his nerves.

There's another push to the car knocking me out of my dream state. My body jerks to the sides.

"Run!" I hear Danny yell.

Gripping the duffle bag and necklace I quickly look over at him before closing my eyes. I take a deep breath. I open my eyes and snap the door open quickly getting out. I toss the duffle bag over my shoulder and sprint into the woods with the rain pouring down on me and I pray this isn't the last time I see him.

Please be ok.

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