Sookie's P.O.V-

Wind wiped through my hair as I ran. I was panting so hard my chest started to ache. I slowed to a stop and braced myself against a tall curved oak. A bead of sweat trickled down the side of my face and plopped onto the mossy forest floor. As I looked upwards, the moon was full and bright. Soft white light shone in my face. For a moment, I was at peace. I'd forgotten all my worries.

Yet, as I heard the snapping of a twig not far from where I stood, I was off again. I slammed to a halt when I realized I was approaching a deadly drop off a sheer cliff. I twirled around, ready to head back the way I had originally came, but was blocked.

I gasped at the most frightening sight I'd ever laid my eyes on. The beast stood before me, cloaked in a black so deep it matched the endless night. Glowing golden eyes seamed to pierce my soul. Just as I opened my mouth to scream, the wolf pounced. It never made contact with my body, for in fear I had tumbled off the side of the cliff. I let out a blood-curdling scream as I fell into nothing.