My eyes fluttered open as the light from outside my window shone in my face. I grumbled as I shifted in my bed. I felt an arm draped loosely around my waist. I rolled over so that I could see who was sleeping next to me.

Jaylon's sleeping form laid next to me. His blond hair fell messily on his face. His lips were slightly parted as he breathed in his sleep. I gently picked up his arm and placed it next to his body. It didn't bother me that we slept together. We've done it many times before. We're only friends. Nothing more or nothing less.

I looked down at the clothes I was wearing. The only thing covering my naked body was a large T-Shirt which I assumed belonged to Jordyn. Why am I always wearing his clothes? I asked myself. I went into my closet to grab a pair of jeggings and a white camisole. When I entered my bathroom, I closed the door behind me and locked it.

My eyes widened when I saw my reflection in the mirror. There were four long cuts across my cheek, already scabbing over. I slowly lifted the shirt and gasped when I saw the huge cuts that trailed from in between my breasts, all the way down to my bellybutton.

I suddenly got a sickly feeling as memories from the events that took place last night flooded into my mind. My stomach churned and I got a sudden feeling that you get when you're about to vomit. I stared at my hair in the mirror. It looked like I just came inside from a wind storm or I had my head sticking out of a car window. It looked like an afro. There were leaves tangled in the brown mess called hair. My body was also covered with dirt.

A sudden smell wafted into my nostrils. My eyebrows furrowed as I breathed in the scent. I couldn't decipher what it was. It was coming from me. I've never smelled like this before.

"What is that mouth-watering smell?" I asked Artemis.

"I don't know..." she replied in curiosity.

The scent grew more enticing the more I smelled it. If someone walked in one me, they would probably think that I bashed my head against the wall or something.

Damn it!

I have to shower, but I don't want to get rid of this scent.

I picked out the loose leaves out of my hair and tied my hair up into a messy bun. I threw on the clothes that were piled on the floor. I squirted toothpaste on to my toothbrush and began brushing my teeth, getting rid of my icky morning breath.

After cleaning my teeth, I exited the bathroom and found my bed empty. Jaylon must've gotten up. I shrugged as I picked up my phone from the night stand that stood next to my bed and made my way out of my room.

When I entered the kitchen, I was welcomed by a back facing me with the refrigerator door wide open. I cleared my throat, catching his attention. He turned around and stared at me with his eyebrows raised. "Good morning, sleeping beauty." he greeted me with a smile. His dirty blond hair was sticking up in all directions.

"Morning." I responded.

I went over to the pantry to retrieve the Nutella and bread. I laid everything out on the counter and pulled out a couple slices of bread. I dipped a knife into the Nutella jar and slathered it on the bread, covering it with the sweet, brown, hazelnut spread.

I licked the knife before placing it into the sink. I carried my plate over to the island table and sat down on one of the stools. I sunk my teeth into the bread as I took a bite. I swallowed, allowing the sweet goodness consume me. I lightly moaned as I took a bite, hungrily.

I glanced up at Jaylon and slightly blushed when I realized that he was watching me in amusement. When I fished up my breakfast, I tossed the plate into the trash.

"How are you feeling?" Jaylon asked with concern laced in his tone. "Are you hurting anywhere? Those cuts were pretty deep."

I shrugged. "I'm fine"

Jaylon didn't look convinced as he studied my face one last time before looking away. He released a puff of air and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm your friend. I'm just trying to look out for you." His words were similar to Kiera's. They are trying to look out for me and that warms my heart. I just hope my parents don't know what happened or else I won't be able to leave the house for the rest of my life. Plus I would get grounded for not telling them about my nightmares.

"So why were you sleeping in my bed. You didn't need to watch me sleep. Jordyn could've done that." I told him while crossing my arms across my chest.

"I know....It's just that Jordyn seemed pissed about your current state and Kiera had to go home against her will." he admitted. Makes sense.

I stepped towards Jaylon and wrapped my arms around his waist. I leaned forward and pressed my forehead against his chest. "I can take of myself." I whispered as his arms around my tiny frame.

"The events from last night says otherwise." he mumbled against my hair. I chuckled and playfully punched his shoulder.

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"Another pack got attacked last night." Alpha Tristan informed us with a frown engraved on his face. Murmurs and gasps filled the room. My body stiffened at his next words, "Alpha Nixon and his pack was the cause of it." A sickly feeling surged through my body as I shivered when I heard his name. The sound of his name gives me goosebumps.

"Do you think he'll attack our pack?" someone called out to him. People started bombarding him with questions.

"Enough!" Alpha ordered, using his authoritative alpha tone. The whole crowd immediately fell silent. Alpha Tristan crossed his arms across his chest and stared at us. He was standing on a stage that was in the front of the room. "You all need to calm down. We are the second largest and powerful pack here on the east coast. I doubt they'll go after us. They invade the smaller, weak packs."

"So I believe our pack is safe. But just for precautions, I will be doubling our guards and patrols guarding the borders."

Everyone listened as the alpha kept on talking about how to stay safe and what to do if someone spotted someone who didn't belong to the pack. My min immediately drifted off to the big bad wolf thingy, or whatever it was, that I encountered last night. I didn't bother sharing my story, seeing that it most likely wouldn't happen again.

"You are all dismissed." he waved us off before turning and exiting the stage. I shifted in my chair.

The room filled with more murmurs as people started getting up and leaving the room. "This is so scary!" Kiera exclaimed once we left the Alpha's house.

"I know." my voice was strangled.

We walked down the cobblestone path that lead to my house. The sun was settled in the center of the clear blue sky. A few stray white, puffy cumulous clouds scattered it. The air was hot and humid and it was a little bit breezy. There is a storm in the forecast for tonight.

I don't know what it is about storms, but I love them. The sound of the rain hitting against my window and the deep rumbles of thunder seems to soothe me and the lightning that lights up the sky is really beautiful.

Sue me for liking storms.

"Do you want to spend the night?" I asked Kiera as we enter my home.

"Is that even a question?" she teased with a chuckle.

I rolled my eyes and followed her to my room. I froze in my tracts as I spotted a note that was laying on my bed. "Who's this from?" Kiera questioned as she went to pick it up. She handed me the small piece of pink paper and I furrowed my eyebrows when I read it.

'Mine.'

Mine? Who the hell is this from? When did this get here and how did they get in here? The front door was locked and so was my-

I turned to look at the window and saw that it was open. My red curtains moved slightly as the breeze blew in through the window. "Did you leave your window open this morning?" Kiera asked with a frown.

I gulped and shook my head. "N-No..." I stuck my head out the window and looked around. Nobody was there which only made me shake with fear.

"Should we tell someone?"

"No." I answered. "It's probably some idiot trying to scare us. For all we know, it could be Jaylon or Jordyn. You know how they are when it comes to scaring us."

I knew that I was lying, trying to make Kiera less worried about me. I knew that it wasn't Jaylon or Jordyn.

And that's what scares me the most.

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The thunder rumbled outside, causing the house to slightly shake, and the lightning shone in through the windows. The wind blew hard outside, creating a whistling noise. The rain hit rapidly against the house.

I snuggled under the blanket that was wrapped against my body and popped some popcorn in my mouth. Both Jaylon and Kiera sat beside me, eating popcorn and wrapped up in blankets as well. We were all watching Terminator on the T.V in my living room.

I got up from the cozy couch and went over to the window to look outside. I pulled the curtains away from it and peeked out. The sky was dark and the rain came down so hard that I couldn't see beyond a couple feet from the house. The sky lit up as it lightninged, thunder following after it.

"Do you guys want to go outside?" I asked them.

Both of them turned to look at me, giving me an 'are you crazy?' look. I probably am. After last night you'd think I learned my lesson for going outside. I don't want to go into the forest, but I just want to sit in the backyard and watch the storm pass by.

"Not to the forest. I'm not stupid you know. I meant out in the back. I just want to watch the storm." I said.

"Can't you just watch it from the window?" Jaylon question. I rolled my eyes and released a puff of air in annoyance.

"It's not the same." I winded.

Kiera sat up on the couch. They both knew how much I loved severe weather. I guess its just one of those odd things that makes me me. "Fine." Kiera complied.

"But," she paused before continuing, "I'm staying in here because I don't want to get wet and cold. Stay in the back and don't go anywhere."

"Yes mom." I mumbled before walking out of the living room. I went over to the closet by the stairs and took out my 5SOS hoodie and slipped it on. I pulled the hood over my head and slipped my old Vans on.

"Where are you going?" I heard a voice from behind me. I turned around and saw Jordyn leaning against the door frame, eyeing me suspiciously. "Please tell me you're not going out there."

"I-" I started but he cut me off.

"Why the hell would you go back out there. What if that beast is there, waiting for your arrival so that he could eat your flesh?" He sounded angry and confused.

"I'm not going into the woods, Jordyn." I explain, "I'm just going out back to watch the storm. I'm not dumb enough to go back there. Especially alone and at night. I don't want another rendezvous with him."

Jordyn stood straighter and walked up to me. "I just don't like the idea of you being out there alone. For all I know, he could be stalking you."

The note.....I should've brought it up, but my pride was bigger than my logic side, so I rolled my eyes instead. "I'm going to go out there whether you like it or not. Now you can either go out there with me or suck it up."

He sighed, "Fine, I'll be keeping an eye on you. If you are not there when I check on you, you'll be in trouble."

I smiled and gave him a quick hug before heading over to the backdoor in the kitchen and opening it. The wind from outside blew in my face along with a few raindrops. I gave Jordyn one last glance before closing the door behind me. The sky was as dark as it seemed when I looked out the window. Thunder roared and lightning lit up the sky.

I walked away from the door and it felt like a bucket of water was dumped on my head, soaking me to the bone. I sat down on the wet grass, feeling my butt immediately become damp. My hair was sticking to my cheeks and forehead because of the wind. I sighed in content as I watched the rain fall down and the lightning bolts dance across the dark grey sky. I stayed in this position for about 10 minutes.

My heartbeat started to increase when I felt someone's presence behind me. My throat became dry and I bit my lips. The mouth-watering scent from this morning danced around my nose. My wolf purred meanwhile I stared ahead of me, frozen in my spot with furrowed eyebrows.

What the hell?

I slowly stood up and turned around to see who it was, hoping that it was either Kiera, Jaylon, or Jordyn. But what I saw, was the complete opposite from what I was expecting.

My breath was caught in my throat. Before me, was a gorgeous, god-like specimen. I couldn't really see him properly because of the rain that poured from the clouds above and the wind blowing it around, but I could still make out his features.

His dark hair clung to his head as it dripped with water. It looked to be jet black but I wasn't sure. His jaw was squared and well-defined. His nose was the perfect shape, not too big and not too pointy.

He was clad in a simple black tee that clung to his body as it dripped with water. The outlines of his abs and muscles were evident as it shone through his shirt. He wore dark washed jeans as well. The way his posture was and the way power radiated off of him, his whole aura screamed danger.

After eye-raping him, my eyes wandered back up to his face. A low growl escaped from his chest, creating shivers to crawl up my spine. His eyes were the color of emeralds and they were boring into my blue ones. I inhaled the air, the smell of aftershave and vanilla filled my nose.

He took a step forward, testing to see what my reaction would be. I didn't move. I stood frozen in my position, staring at him with wide eyes. Before I knew it, he was a few feet away from me. His tall figure towered over me.

I still wasn't sure if my assumptions were correct, but his next words confirmed my thoughts.

"Mate." he growled.

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YAY! Finally to the part when her mate comes into the story.

Sorry if its been forever since I last updated. I've been pelted with school work and I had to do two projects, one of them being a mosaic which you can see what it looks like in my Artwork story and the other one being a movie poster for a book I had to read for English.

Anyways, thank you so much for reading my story. Sorry if its been a little boring, don't worry. Things will start happening soon. If you enjoyed this chapter, you can vote or comment. Or if you have any suggestions, you can PM me or comment. Thanks again for reading!

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