Alessia's POV"This is really bullshit!" I blurted out in anger, splattering spittle on Cara and Allen. Not like I care to say sorry though. "Can you calm your nerves?" Allen mumbled. I turned to him with my raging anger, "how do you expect me to? My mother is on the sick bed, wallowing in pain and there goes my awesome grandfather who thinks it's heroic of her. Is it that I am the only sane one in this entire house!" Allen and Cara practically rolled their eyes at me, as if whatever I was saying sounded like a banned music. I don't know if they are in some sort of coup that I do not know of. But, whatever it is running through this lots head. it's surely not of a sane person. I have watched my mother cower in fear in front of her father everytime she is in his presence. What surprises me the most, is how cold he is towards his said children. Despite, my father's presence lacking in my life. I have seen people like Ashley's father, who protects and loves their children like their

Collin's POVI don't know why I woke up thinking about Ariel, the entire weekend was one hell of a ride. Rodger moving out and myself still adjusting to the gun my family decides to gift me. It scares me to touch it. Charlie made a promise to teach me how to use it during the coming weekend. I am hoping we wouldn't have time to do so. I feel fagged already, knowing my entire life is surrounded with looking behind me, uncertain of who might be coming after me. Getting dressed I left my room to find everyone by the dining table except Rodger of course. I miss him already, the only brother whom I have the deepest connection with. I do hope he finds peace where he finds himself.Someday soon, I do hope everyone of us would be able to settle down peacefully. My mind still feels unsettled over the wolf hunters rumor. I want to believe we are the only werewolf family, including Ariel who is a sole ranger. Thinking of Ariel now, my mind drifted back to the night I saw her at the open resta

Collin's POVIf I knew Patrick was such a sissy, I would have rode the bus instead. All through the ride to school his mouth kept blabbing unrealistic things that could have happened to Ariel. The guy is smitten already. I wish I could tell him the least of his worry is Ariel getting raped.I am more concerned about not her fur not being hanged for pleasure by the hunters. Despite Patrick's protest to call the police. I told him not to, I have no idea how to explain my reasons to him. But, he appears calm at the moment and it's giving me enough time to think. There has to be a pattern to this. My mind drifted back to the night I saw her, she looked scared and jumpy. Her eyes darted around as if she was worried someone was out to get her. Why didn't she talk to me then? I and Ariel were really close back in the city we moved from. Did she not trust me enough?By the time we arrived the car park, Ashley and Tephanie who were talking randomly. Patrick had blurted it out to them. Tephani

Collin's POVWe had practically toured the whole of the woods and still couldn't find her. My enthusiasm was beginning to thin out slowly. I doubt if I still want to keep up with checking around. But to my aurprise, Seth appears to be more pumped by each passing minute. "Do you think it's still possible to find her?" I asked him, when we got together again. "I believe so, I can still catch her scent faintly. It can only be two things, she had been here a while ago or she did well in hiding her scent."I nodded, still trying to think on what to do. All of a sudden Seth slapped my shoulder. "Man! I groaned. "Why did you hit me?" "You have sharp listening ears." He mumbled"Don't even go there." I sniffed. "Collin! You can't have me use one of my best abilities and decide to hide yours." He bellowed "I doubt if it would work." I mused.I had sworn to myself to not use my hearing ability anymore, since all it does hear results into a sad scene. I discovered when I was twelve that my

Author's POVThe entire family of the McAlesters stared at Ariel with so many questions in their eyes. But were polite enough to not ask her directly. Letting her eat with enough breathing space, was just enough for her.Ariel sighed as she tried to swallow the food she was chewing. Her body still ached from the pain it had endured. Even her wolf was unmoving, her soul grinded to dust. Ariel wouldn't be surprised if they don't allow her stay with them. Everyone is being protective of their families. Clearing her throat, Ariel looked up at them catching their gaze. "I know this is off for you all to see. And I am mostly grateful for your understanding and not probing me. I would clearly understand it, if you won't let me stay." Charlie sat up, "why would we send off one of our own. We just need you to be very sincere with us. None of us here knows you well, except Collin. It's not like we don't trust the words of our son, we just need to hear you speak for yourself."Collin looked to