Hehehehe I know y'all hate me. Cliffhangers are my life, honey boo boo child.

I wanted to give the Beta and Delta's mates names like the Alpha's mate is called the Luna, but I couldn't think of anything! Seriously, I was trying Google translate so many times to find a good Latin word for something about night and stars, but there's nothing good. It's just annoying to me how it's so anti feminist in these sad werewolf communities. Let's be equal, children. Please.

Utica's POV

I sat on the bed, bored out of my mind. Can I just say that I've just started to understand this werewolf stuff a lot better now?

Basically Ian's the future Alpha, the leader of the pack. Once Elsie accepts him (which I doubt it because she's not doing too well) she'll be the Luna, the person who has the same amount of power as the Alpha and his mate. Tanner's the Beta, the second-in-command, and I'm his mate.

Then there's Theo, Delta and third-in-command, and Cider's his mate. Hunter works in the basement of the "pack house" (that's what Tanner called this stupid place) as a plotter, somebody who goes onto computers and searches for people in packs and packs themselves all over the world and plans out the attacks, raids, and defenses.

Well, enough of history 101. It's Winter Break, for crying out loud! No homework crap allowed. Suddenly, I gasped. "Holy sh*t!"

I ran to the remote on the side table as rain pounded against the window. I quickly turned on the tv and turned to Cartoon Network. The season premiere is on!

"Who's hurt? What's going on? What? Where? How?" Tanner burst into the room with wide eyes, but I ignore him. I threw the remote at him and shhhhed him.

"Wh—"

"Shhhhhh!"

"What's going—"

"Shut up, it's Steven Universe!"

I'm obsessed, okay? Like, I'd marry Peridot if I could. I'd also marry Garnet, even though she's already taken, wink wink, nudge nudge. I've been waiting for the premiere for ages! It's on the part where Steven first dreams about watermelons (don't ask, it makes sense in the show).

"I'm just gonna...get us lunch."

And with that, he walked out of the room and left me to cry over the feels.

Unknown's POV

"Hello, is this Alvin?" I asked.

It's been a day since I met him, and I'm trying to call him. Oh no, what if I come off desperate? Stupid, Rachel! Stupid, stupid Rachel!

"Yeah. Is this Rachel?" his smooth voice asked. I grinned at the sound of it.

"Yes. What's up?"

"I'm staying with my family for the rest of the week and next for Christmas."

Oh...he has family...

"That's cool. Hey...I was, um...thinking we could go get a Starbucks or something?"

"Sure! My family's being obnoxious right now. They're playing Monopoly and my little brother Asher is creaming us all, even though he's only a fourth grader!"

"Wow! I had a sister, but I don't see her anymore..." I thought about my sister and looked down at my silver wing necklace. I touched it, but shook my head and bit my lip.

"I'll meet you at Starbucks in ten?" Alvin asked.

"Yeah, that'll be good." I nodded, biting back a tear.

"Alright, see ya then."

"Bye." I hung up and felt a tear roll down my cheek.

"I don't even know if she's alive after what Ashley's done." I sniffled, changing into something presentable to wear.

"I failed her."

Elsie's POV

I ran as fast as I could through the woods. That idiot things he can keep me here? Uh, puh-lease! I ran for awhile until I heard a branch break, and I gasped. I stopped, looked around, and began running again.

"You do realize werewolves can smell people out and run fast?" A voice said.

Stopping again, I turned to see a tall guy with dark brown hair——almost black——and blue eyes leaning against a tree. He had on a black shirt, a dark gray jacket, and a long pendant that went down into his shirt. I took a step back and held my hands up in caution. "D-Don't kill me. Please, I need to finish up on watching Black Butler!"

His harsh stare softened and he took a step forward, gasping. "Wait, you like Black Butler too?"

"Oh my gosh! Yes!" I cheered, knowing I'd be taken back to the house. Eh, at least I have a homie I can ship Sebaciel with.

"Right there! You're my new homeslice!" He clapped his hands and pointed at me as we jumped up and down like idiots. He looked like he was in his twenties, so this was...interesting to say the least?

"Who's your favorite character?" he asked me.

"Sebastian, duh!" I rolled my eyes, smiling.

"Grell would turn me gay, though. He's my queen." The guy smirked, but then his eyes widened.

"Oh...I uh...have to take you back."

"Yeah...I kind of figured." I sighed, walking up to him. "Jesus, take the wheel. I come in peace."

"I'm Luke, by the way."

We walked back to the house in silence. I noticed people laughing and cheering from outside. Now, I could clearly take in the surroundings. There was a below ground pool with the cover on and a concrete deck with lawn chairs set out.

A trampoline was nailed into the ground a little bit away from the pool where little kids were jumping on it, giggling. They were playing crack the egg, and what looked like their parents were sitting in front of the trampoline on more lawn chairs, talking and drinking from water bottles.

On the other side of the land were a few separate house-looking things. Then, there was a trapdoor in the ground. Probably a storm shelter or something. I don't think I've mentioned it before, but a metal fence surrounds the entire space with a giant gate in the entrance with a large lock on it. Two people——obviously werewolves——stood guard at it.

Luke led me inside, which wasn't as crowded as it was. There were actually only guards standing by the door. Houses are actually scattered around this place like it's its own little town, but this place in the center is where important people in the pack stay and if they don't have a mate after eighteen.

We went in the elevator and arrived on the top floor, and it hit me. Oh no, he'll be mad. I bit my lip as Luke gave me a glance that said 'good luck, you'll need it'. Plucking up what little courage I had left, I walked in.

"What the hell, Elsie?" Ian turned off the tv and stomped over to me, his eyes black.

"It's not my fault I wanted to get away from my kidnapper." I started out yelling but I failed to keep the tone. This was so different from the fun loving Ian at school or the one last night. He was so commanding; it made me scared for my life.

"I didn't kidnap you!"

"Then what do you call taking me to your evil lair while unconscious and locking me up?"

Before I could process it, Ian grabbed my by the arms and faster than light I was on the bed with my arms above my head. Growling, he straddled himself on my so I wouldn't get up. Honestly, I want planning on moving. I'm too damn f*cking afraid.

Ian reached over into the bedside table and pulled out some tape. He taped my arms together above my head and taped my feet together. He threw it across the room, the this making me wince.

He leaned in so we were only centimeters apart and hissed in a low voice, "Don't you f*cking disrespect me, b*tch. I'm your Alpha, I don't care if you're the Luna. You'll be mine until you die. Your only purpose is to give me my pups, understand?"

Tears streaming down my face, I nodded, whimpering a strained 'mhm'. He got off of me and walked to the door. "Goodnight." He slammed the door behind him and loud footsteps could be heard pounding away.

"I-It's not h-him." I tried to convince myself amidst tears. "H-He wouldn't s-say th-that, would h-he?"

Ian's POV

I stomped downstairs until I snapped back into reality. My eyes widened in realization at what I've done.

You asshole! I yelled at Wyatt, my wolf. He's the Alpha side of me I don't show. I hate him sometimes, and now is one of those times.

She needed to know her place! Wyatt argued, and I growled.

She's a human, for Pete's sake! And anyone who was kidnapped would obviously try to escape, it's not her fault! She's so much more than just giving birth to the future Alpha, bastard!

I...

F*ck you!

Hunter and Theo were sitting on the living room couch watching Harry Potter 7 Part 1 and Tanner was making a smoothie, but they stopped to turn and look at me.

"I f*cked up," I sighed, stumbling over to the couch. I fell back next to Theo who breathed out a laugh.

"Evil ass wolf at it again?" he chuckled.

"She never looked so afraid. I...I can't do this to her. I can't be mean or assertive."

"Hey, it'll get better." Hunter rested a hand on my knee briefly, smiling smittenly.

"That's easy for you to say." I mumbled as Ron death glared Harry on the screen. Gosh, I love Harry Potter. Everyone loves Harry Potter. I bet even John Cena loves Harry!

"You got the girl in less than a minute!" Tanner smirked, also sitting down between  Hunter and Theo with his pink concoction in a translucent cup.

"Still, they'll come around. Maybe we should introduce them to some of the people around here so they can feel more at home?" Hunter suggested.

"Sure." Theo nodded.

"Oh, just wait until they meet Wendy." I laughed.