The White Wolf's Mate

o her bedroom. They took a moment to shoosh a lingering couple who had started to hook up in the hallway. "Ugh, move it somewhere else people!" she fussed, pulling Raven into her room. "That's one

f me." Raven grinned, happy that she wouldn't hav

d before leaving the room to return to the party. Raven chuckled to herself as she heard Janice fussing

ter of the shower hit her back, tempting her to spend an hour letting the water clear her mind. Thoughts of the lingering presence crept into her mind. A chill raced up her spin

She fastened her last bracelet and looked into the full-length mirror in her bedroom and smiled, satisfied with her look. The loud rapping of a knock came out of nowhere, startling Raven. "Rayyyy!" Janice, burst into the room. "Oh my! You

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nd of breaking glass followed by cheers annoyed him more as he watched impatiently from the shadows of the trees across the st

or them to really notice that he had passed. "Hmm, " He thought with distaste as he inspected a couple glued to each other on a couch in the living room. "Just the ty

s co

music as the guest of honor was pulled to the center of the room. He could hear the sounds of his heart beating like

h, he gained contro

e to

he women around him hinting that they wanted to dance, or perhaps something more. He frowned, disgusted, turning his attention to the

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o happy to be celebrated for the first time in her life. She grinned at her best friend, this time grabbing her by the arm, and pulling her int

ost in the music. Raven threw her head back and swayed to the music, letting her body move naturally. She could feel the heat rising in her body as she da

the hair raise on her arms and before she could think, her legs were carrying her across the room to him.

her body into his to the rhythm of the music. Smirking at her bold moves, he tightened his hand around her waist, spun her around, and pulled her cl

ht grip. Her heart was pounding like it was when she was running earlier. She felt so alive and free. "I guess this is 18," she thought,

screamed as the music was suddenly halted. Her senses suddenly heightened, Raven frowned and scanned the room attempting to

crowd, joining in front of the pile of cord

e stari

eling she had felt earlier when she was on her way home. Her stomach twisted

e doing," Janice screamed as she stood in front of him, angry that he had ruined the party she had planned for a friend. Annoyed, the man pushed her effortlessly

ught as she tried to rush over to her friend despite the chaos around her. "Janice! She yelled, nudging her friend who was groaning but not movi

her. "Back up," she yelled viciously at them, scrambling to her feet, desperate to defend herself and her dear friend.

wed by a cloud of smoke. Raven felt a tightening in her th

't br

she could no longer maintain her grip on the bat. She began to sink

of smoke. The smoke was clouding her brain but somehow her feet moved a