ng to be able to leave which my mom was happy about. I was afraid to know if he remembered anything. Isabella could tell I d

oods. It helps me through stressful times. Though most hunters use the bushes to hide, I li

ok that ran off a cliff into a large river below. It ran along the land of four pack territor

but shorts. He must've transformed from hi

dered as I tried to get closer

h said loud and clear,

ut I was frozen in place. I wanted to move but for some reason I was scared. Scared? Of

ees. He grabbed the bridge of his nose and with h

aste. Reluctantly my feet moved me closer to him and I could tell he was irritated. He watched me cautiously as I stood in fr

to use my Alpha's tone,"

istracted," I said, lo

bbing my hand and we both walke

He sighed and looked over to my shaki

" Isaiah asked, placing his han

I shook the image away. I moved my leg away from his hand and I thought I saw a bit of hurt in his expression, but he quick

at happened that ni

ted to say but I just nodded. I didn't know how he felt about everything

looking at me, but I couldn't meet his g

uldn't believe he thought he forced himself on me. This was hilarious and I couldn't help

the tension leave his shoulders. His sweaty, glistening shoulders.

hurrah before leaving. I was to get my papers, have fun, and wake up the next day to pac

s a mate's bond, but I felt this pull towards you and I didn't want to lose it. At least for one night, I didn't want to be alone.

nds, until I saw a smile spread across his face. Suddenly out of nowhere, he stood up brin

out you that constantly pulls me towards you. Then the moment you walked down those stairs, I coul

otice my cheek was against his smooth chest. For a moment I closed m

. His gray eyes had a spark in them and I completel

st embrace I could give before l

so formal with me," Isaiah said,

iah broke the silence. "You know since Victori

d looking a bit more shocked than I wanted. Or did

cially when we're close together. I know how she feels about telling our parents, so I just pretended to "like, like" Victoria

fine with th

he said, sitting back on the edge.

ate," I laughed, taking a seat next to him.

h to hold it, but I didn't want to ruin this moment. A second later he grabbed my hand and

I asked. "What wil

t leaving. I know we're not mates, but I can't deny there is chemistry h

the prospect of exploring on my own was still tempting. Coul

Heck I even encourage it right now. I just want to make sure you come back

his lips to mine. This kiss, this kiss. I never felt as love

ee

ha duties and my training. For the first time I think I understood what a mate's bond could feel like. Every now and t

didn't get along at first sight. After a few snips, they fi

ime being. I was still planning on leaving the pack for a few weeks with Isaiah while he visits other packs. That still counts as trave

abella was freaking out. I stood near her door a

ed to her master," Isabella screamed, sm

t?" I was trying my best to calm her down. The

as covered by her aftermath. "Vicky is gone. She said she

. My heart immediately felt for her. I didn't really know wha

ritted teeth. How dare she? "I could

g at me, "Cause you know I woul

he strongest girl I know, so this was unacceptable. It was rubbing me the wron

this," I started, earning a s

rty and sharing my feelings with Isaiah, I felt my con

I know won't let people make her do things she doesn't

whoever the hell I want," Isabella said with confidenc

grabbing her by the arm. "Let's work o

downstairs. As we got closer to the first floor landing, Isabella t

r. No turning back now,

he hall to the living room and Isabella stopped abruptly. I nearly ran into her. She ga