er, burning and searing through my veins. It wasn't like I had a fever; no, I was burning in expectation. I just knew

p within my mind. I attempted to reach out and soothe her, but I doubted it had much effect, as I was unsettled myself. I sat ther

better than letting my mind take over. After a time, I felt my Wolf settle slightly, though she still felt a static anticipation. 'We mus

would have a long run to get there by evening, as the Meeting was at the far edge of our territory, and we needed all the energy we could get. Despite the fact that the Black Mountains Pack had en

opping only to greet my mother as she came downstairs. I noticed the tense lines in my fathe

but it was a sign of extreme disrespect to attack one. My father was high-ranked in the pack and a good negotiator, but

cting our laws. They attacked humans, after all. Werewolves may be of superior strength and

r round of bacon was shoveled on. I s

e," I informed my parents after I was done wi

With you going, there are fourteen of us." I nodded, glad there would be so many of us but not too

ger than mine, being that she was of higher rank. It had never bothered me, though, as she didn't treat me any differently....unlike the Alpha's daughter. I growled under my breath at the thought, my Wolf feeling a surge of irritation. My Wolf didn't like Anne either. She

my sensitive nose picked up the dreaded scent there. I scowled, fighting back my irritation as I stood in the door

unlike me. Anne was blonde and slender, though still taller than me, and her delicate an

ame, as much as I tried to hide it, and her eyes narrowed, noticing it. Unfo

to me. "I heard that you're going to the Meetin

ave heard my heart rate increasing because Anne smirked slightly while an understanding look appeared in Maria'

tly, staring at me with a knowing expression. Her eyes flicked to Maria. "I've gotta go, Father will want me to help with the preparations. You kn

on my shoulder. "Ignore her. Let's watch TV until it's time to go." Smiling at her, I was gratef

he joy of

Wolves howling with joy within us. As I glanced up into its silvery brilliance I wondered if we were the only creatures that loved the moon so much. I knew instinctively that we were not the only supernatural beings in

ther's company, in the thrill of having large muscles and nearly endless endurance, in the thrill of being more alive than any other creature could imagine. My b

rned four times as many calories as a normal human and frequently needed sustenance. It was worth it, thoug

run. I glanced up at the moon, as if for guidance, but it did not hold the answers I sought. I knew a few other wolv

be dwelling on weak emotions such as fear. I knew it was my Wolf that was guiding these latter, braver, thoughts but I didn't t

I had grown out of that phase and just considered him a friend, and a good one at that. I spent a lot of time with him and with Maria. They had never

is tongue hanging out in a wolf s

e asked me. I wr

hat ob

my second Meeting. I was nervous my first time, too. Still am, actually.' My Wolf noticed that his Wolf grew

g in particular I sho

y for a moment and the only sounds were o

own.' I could sense my Wolf's agreement and pride before he continued. 'But whether we want to admit it, they're more powerful than

ing figure. Truthfully, I had no idea what he looked like, but I'

rifying. He snarled at me and I wanted to turn and run, werewolf or not.' Surprisingly, his Wolf was silent, and I was surprised

dark when you see them, especially him. Just...just d

ogling the other clan. I wanted to observe what was g

s. 'They say he doesn't have a Mate. Not that he hasn't found one, that he

out there was something different entirely. 'Okay, new subject,' I finally said, as my nerves

discovered our scent, too. Front the front of the pack, Alpha Brett began to slow his pace. He was a dark grey wolf, larger than the rest of the pack, and a firm b

of a threat and less likely to violent outbursts. In wolf form, our inner Wolves were much more difficult to restrain from completely taking over our human side. A

g sensation of fur and claws receding, my bones shifting and melding back into their

each wolf began to dress. I swiftly maneuvered into my bra and panties, followed by a loose pair of pants and shirt. We very rarely wore shoes, unless venturing into human settlements. I turned to