Today’s the day. My parents pull into the parking lot in dad’s old beat-up truck. “I can’t believe you are going to leave me alone all summer,” Alex groaned in the truck bed next to me, leaning his head against my shoulder, pouting like it would make me change my mind. He’s cute, and I won’t deny that, with his shamrock green eyes, shaggy sandy blonde hair, and the subtle farmer’s tan from all the hours he spends outside helping my dad with our family ranch.  My life would be so much easier if I could develop romantic feelings for him. But I can’t seem to do it. He’s my best friend and as good as a brother in my heart. I rolled my eyes and shoved him off my shoulder. “You’ll live. Dad will pile so much work on you that you’ll not even notice I’m gone,” I teased, standing up in the truck bed. “No amount of work could distract me from feeling your absence,” he frowned up at me. We were both startled as dad hit his fist against the side of the faded green t

I heard multiple voices calling my name. I turned my head, realizing that someone must have noticed I was out of bed. I saw flashlights as the voices got louder, the people looking for me closer. I turned my head back to the sizeable, red-eyed wolf only to find it was gone. I frowned. The wolf was gone. I was so close to getting to touch him. I was mad that they interrupted. Almost as angry as I was at whoever shot the poor gray wolf.  “There you are,” Darien called out, reaching me. “You shouldn’t be out of bed this late. And certainly, shouldn’t be out in the woods alone,” he scolded. I rolled my eyes, not looking at him. I was still looking at the wolf. “What are you even…" his voice trailed off as his flashlight landed on the wolf. “Holy shit! Do you know how lucky you are that thing is already dead? It could have killed you!" he exclaimed, putting an arm around me pulling me to him.  I stepped away from him, uncomfortable having his arm

As we walked back to camp, May was muttering under her breath. I couldn’t make out exactly what she said, but I did catch her saying his name… Logan. I found myself smiling just thinking about him. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone like him. He just has this… this presence. He exudes a level of confidence, respect, and danger that makes me tingle all over. I want to know more about him. “Well,” May demanded, hands on her hips stopping just before we reached my group’s cabin. “Well, what?" I asked, blinking in confusion. Had she asked me a question? “Ugh, you are such a space cadet. No wonder you were dumb enough to go into the forest alone when dangerous animals like that wolf and hunters. And barefoot to boot,” she rolled her eyes while I narrowed mine. “Anyone ever told you that you’re a bitch?" I questioned, glaring at her. “Watch your mouth,” May snapped, poking me in the shoulder. I growled, like actually growled. What the fuck? I blinked a

I couldn't get that dream out of my head all day. It didn't make any sense. What was that red wolf? Why did she say we'd need that red-eyed wolf? And what's the full moon have to do with it? So many questions and no answers.  As if that wasn't enough, I've been dodging Darien since he interrupted Logan and me, which irked me. I hadn't wanted to stop talking to him and certainly hadn't wanted to let his hand go. Holding his hand felt so good and so right. There was like a magnetic pull between us. I've never felt that way before about anyone.   "Aurelia! Come join us!" Elyse called it, waving me over. I smiled. She’s a nice girl. It’s not her fault her brother is a total creep. "Hi, Elyse. Hey everyone,” I greeted, sitting on the log with them. With Elyse were two others from our cabin June and Crystal. "Aurelia, want to weigh in on this? Elyse is excused,” June smiled. "Umm, I'll try. What's the debate?" I asked. "We're playing marry, fuck, kil

The next few days were a whirlwind. I had to talk to the rangers, Mister Moor, the police, and my parents retelling the events from that night. Or the story that I told when Marcus and Darien found me. I stuck to it every time. And it helped that this Mister Kinsley, the guy that owns the camp, backs my story, saying he saw everything on the security cameras Logan installed. But that's what worries me the most. Why was Mister Kinsley lying? If he did see what happens, he knows I went into that clearing on my own and about how the red-eyed wolf saved me. It left me worried. What reason could this Kinsley guy have to lie? What would he want from me?  Mostly I've been left alone. Elyse, June, and Crystal still included me in activities. But everyone else seems to think I'm going to break at any moment. The counselors are all watching me, just from a distance. I had no one to talk to about this. I wanted to find the red-eye wolf again but had been af