Saving Shay was the biggest mistake in my life. I know it was wrong but I couldn't bare the thought of anyone being hurt on my watch. Now I'm beginning to regret it. Shay has become obsessed with me. I don't know why he wont leave me alone, it isn't like I've been leading him on. In fact I have been quiet cruel, but he just doesn't get it. I am promised to Ren and as much as I hate to admit it, I think I love him. Ren is a cocky bastard who can get and has got with almost all the girls in our school but when he looks at me my heart just melts. Heat runs through my body when every he touches me even if its the faintest touch. I find myself excited to see him everyday when I go to school. Its a good thing i have a good poker face cause he would just love to know that he effects me like he does any other girl. I Jumped into the shower and let the hot water run down my body. The heat was a welcomed distraction from my thoughts. Unfortunately for me my mother threw out all my favorite clothes and stocked my closet with dresses and skirts. I pulled on a plain violet dress and slipped on a pair of black flats. I threw my hair into a pony tail and raced down the stairs running right into Ansel as I rounded the corner into the kitchen.

"Hey sis slow down"

"Sorry Ansel but we're going to be late and I'm starving."

"I got you a granola bar" he said pulling out my favorite one. Vanilla yogurt. Yum!.

"Thanks"

"Come on, we have to go" he said smiling at me.

We got into my truck and drove to school in relative silence, other than the crunching of my breakfast. I parked and Ansel practically ran out of the car and into the school.

"That was weird" I said staring after him.

"Talking to yourself now Calla" I looked over to see none other than Shay leaning on my car window.

"What do you want Shay?"

"Awe come on Calla can't you be a little friendly?"

"No, now can you get off of my car door, I'm going to be late for class"

He smiled and took a step back. Far enough to let me slip out of my door but still to close for my liking, he was completely invading my personal space. I let out a low growl that only he could hear and he took a few steps back laughing as he did.

"Leave me alone Shay, I mean it"

I spun as I was talking and began walking towards the school. He kept pace easily and I was getting really irritated. What made it worse was that I had my first period class with him and even if know he was following me it wasn't like he didn't have an excuse. I flung to door to the school open and stormed into the building where I saw a waiting mason at my locker. I instantly straightened and a smile spread across my face, my hero. I turned to shay and gave him a dangerous smile.

"Bye" I sneered as I went to stand next to Mason. Shay stood there for a moment before putting his head down and walking away.

"Morning Calla"

"Morning Mason. Whats up?"

"Nothing much I just wanted to talk to you"

"What about"

"About the new pack"

I stopped and looked at him. I was the alpha of my pack and Ren was the alpha of his and very soon we were going to be one joined pack.

"Okay" I said skeptically

"Well, I guess its really about you and Shay"

A growl escaped my lips and Mason took a step back.

"No, I'm sorry Mason. It's just that I do not like Shay and he is making my life a living hell and quiet frankly I know where your going with this it looks like me and him are spending more time than me an Ren are and that's bad especially with the union right around the corner but its not like that. Every time I turn around he is right there annoying me and he doesn't get the hit. The only reason why I haven't bitten his head off his because of his uncle. If you weren't standing at my locker right now I probably would have snapped" I was huffing at the end, Mason had come to put a reassuring hand on my shoulder.

"Hey, I'm sorry Calla" he said as I dropped my head on his shoulder "I didn't mean to upset you"

"You didn't, he did, you made my morning better, sort of"

He laughed and gave me a hug just as the bell rang.

"Shit!" I said opening my locker and grabbing my books " we're late"

I raced down the hall way pulling mason with me, we ran right into our class room. Lucky for me the teacher wasn't in the room yet. I took my seat next to my best friend and second and command Bryn. Class went by quickly and I left with my pack members before Shay had a chance to stop and talk to me. If Mason had noticed it that well everyone else probably did to and I was not going to let some insignificant human ruin my future or my pack. My neck class was with Ren and oddly enough I found my self smiling at the thought of sitting next to him doing a stupid lab that we were most likely going to mess up.

"Whats wrong with her?" Ansel joined us as we walked down the hall

"I don't know" Mason said

Bryn laughed and I just smiled even wider.

"Boys" she said as we entered our class

"Hey" Mas, and Ansel said together

"Seats" our teacher said at our out bursts. We all laughed and took our seats.

"Hey Ren" I said as I sat down.

"Lily"

"What are we doing?"

"A work sheet today"

"Okay, lets get started"

"I finished it"

I sat there staring at him open mouthed, how could he have finished it in ten minutes, okay fifteen. It was supposed to take the whole class. He was good at this kind of stuff but no that good. Was he?

"So now what?" I asked

His response was to put his hand up and face the teacher.

"Can I take Calla to the office, she isn't feeling well"

The teacher nodded and both packs looked at us with the same puzzled look I had. I stood up wordlessly and noticed Shay staring at us too. I let Ren take my hand and lead me out of the class room I even coughed for good measure. I just wish I knew what he was up to. We left the class and we're heading down the hall when Ren suddenly stopped, pulling me to an ungraceful halt with him.

"Ouch" I said spinning to look him dead in the eye.

"Sorry" he said rubbing my hand.

"Sorry?"

"Sorry" he repeated

"Wow Ren"

He didn't respond instead he just stood there staring into my eyes. There was a look that I never seen in his eyes before. Its wasn't mocking, it wasn't smug, it was hurt.

"Whats wrong?" I said really softly

"Do you like him?"

"Huh?"

"Do you like him, Shay? I see the way he looks at you"

"Ren"

"Do you?"

"No I don't, I have never liked him, he likes me but I like you" I flung my hands over my mouth. I never meant to tell him I like him. He smiled. and to my surprise it was genuine smile.

"Really?"

What the hell I already let it slip that I had feeling for him no point in hiding anything now. "Really" I said smiling.

He pulled softly on the hand he was still holding and closed the small distance between us. I inched up on my tiptoes and he bent down to lightly brush his lips against mine. I released his hold of my hand and snaked my arms around his neck deepening the kiss. It was the only signal he needed. He backed me up into the nearest wall and pressed his body down on mine, never breaking the kiss once. His hand wrapped around my waist. His kisses were filled with a wolfs hunger that mirrored my own as we became less gentle. His kisses moved from my lips to my jaw and down to my neck were he playfully bite. I nipped at his ear and he let out a low moan. My mouth found his again and he slid his tongue across my lip. I opened in response and his hands traveled up my sides stopping just under my breast. I was surprised he knew his boundaries. He didn't push me into doing anything I didn't want to. I put my hands on his and moved them up onto my breast. He pulled back in surprise, looking to my eyes to see if I was serious. I leaned forward and bit his bottom lip. His hands roamed over my breast for a brief moment before he raised me off the ground. My legs were wrapped around his hips and his hands were back on my breast. It was like we lost all control and were lost in each other. Than suddenly we herd someone clearing their throat. Ren put me down on the floor and I began flatting out my dress. An angry Shay stood there staring at us. A growl of anger erupted from Ren as he stepped towards Shay. I took hold of his hand pulling him back to my side.

"The last thing I need is for you to get in trouble and get suspended over him, he isn't worth it"

"You seem really sick Calla" Shays word came out more like a hiss

"Your right" I said to Shay than turning back to Ren "I am sick, can you take me home?"

I gave Ren a seductive smile and winked, he quickly got the hit.

"Yeah, no problem, lets go" He kissed my forehead before turning and saying "Bye" to Shay.

I slapped him in the stomach.

"cheap shot" I whispered with a laugh as we walked out the building and headed for his car.

"Wait, what about my car and Ansel?"

"Dax can Drive him home and ill arrange a ride for you guys in the morning okay?"

"Okay" I said said jumping into the passenger side. "don't take me home just yet though"

"I know exactly where we can go" he said starting the car and pulling out of the parking lot.

We drove up the mountain for what seemed like hours, the ride was silent. Ren had one hand on the steering wheel and the other rested on my leg. Every so often he would turn and give me secretive smile. I know this area like the back of my hand every rock and tree but he was certain that I have never been where he said we were going. Fifteen minutes later he came to stop in front of a cave.

"I've been to this cave before Ren, It empty until the bears come to hibernate for the winter, nothing special"

"It's not the cave, its whats behind the cave"

"There is no behind the cave" I said frustrated but slightly more curious.

"Come on"

He took hold of my hand and led me into the cave. We both had keen eye sight so it was easy to see in the dark. He led the way of course and although there was no need I pressed myself up to his back only leaving enough space so I wouldn't step on his heels as I walked. I could feel his body heat radiating in the tiny space between us. Suddenly we came to the end of the cave, we stood facing a stone wall.

"So exciting Ren" I said my voice thick with sarcasm.

"Just wait" he said pushing what looked like a huge boulder "Sabine found it last year"

Suddenly light poked through a huge crack. I was really excited now, clearly the banes have been keeping this secret from, well, everyone. We ducked through the crack and when I was standing up right again the view took my breath away. It was like an extension of the forest only there were no dirt roads or hiking paths and a huge beautiful water fall cascaded down into a blue lagoon.

"Its beautiful, no its amazing!" I said turning to Ren

"Thought you'd like it"

I was beaming, I felt pride swell up in me because Ren hadn't showed anyone outside of his pack this. I flung my self into his arms, he stumbled back a bit from the impact but quickly regained his balance and supported my weight. He held me in that embrace for several minutes, I just didn't want to let go. Finally I pulled away.

"Wow" I said for lack of anything better to say.

"I'm glad you like it. I wasn't going to show you until the union but I figured now would be as good a time as any"

"Thank you"

He led me further into the clearing and we sat down on the lush grass. It was so beautiful there was something special about this moment that I was sharing with Ren and loved him for allowing me to share this with him. I pulled my hand out of his and jumped to my feet. He looked at me confused.

"I want to swim" I stated before reaching around to unzip my dress. His eyes widened in surprise, honestly I was even more surprised that I felt this comfortable around him. Lately I felt like I could trust Ren with my life. I slipped my dress down until it was resting right over my breast. Ren's surprised turned to a daring look. He didn't think I would do it. With one shrug my dress slipped off my arms and pooled around my ankles. I was left standing there in my Victoria secret bra and matching french cut underwear. The shock was back in his face. I turned on my heel giving him the full view and headed to the lagoon.

"You coming?" I called over my shoulder before diving into the cold water. When I came up for air I seen Ren standing at the lagoons edge in a pair of black boxers. His muscles glistened in the sun. Damn was he sexy. He smiled at me before diving in as well. The water splashed in my face once he broke the surface. I was laughing when he emerged.

"Who are you and what did you do with Calla?" he asked playfully as he swam to me.

"I just figured out what I wanted, that's all. I could go back to the way I was before if you'd like?" I answered just as playfully.

"No, I like the Calla that know what she wants, but just to be clear what is that?"

"Oh, well I want a handsome, strong and amazing wolf for my mate" His smile widened "Like Mason" He laughed so hard, it was a nice sound.

"You'll have to fight Nev for him than" He said splashing more water in my face.

"Or maybe I could just have you?" I said a little more seriously

His answer was a kiss and I knew I was falling deeply in love with Ren. We stayed there for the rest of the school day. Playing in the water and getting to know each other better. After a while we climbed out of the lagoon and walked back over to where our clothes were. I sat down on my dress so I could dry off my skin. Ren mimicked me and sat on his Shirt.

"I never seen this side of you before Calla"

"Neither have I honestly"

"Huh?"

"I thought you liked bad girls" I said with a sly smile and successfully changing the subject. I can't believe I was going to let it slip that I loved him.

"You're brave Calla, but you're not bad"

I knew he was just trying to see how far I could go, it was a test. All I could think about was that no matter what I loved him and in a few days I was going to be mated to him. So I figured as long as we didn't have sex I was playing by the rules. I stood up and went to walk right in front of him. He looked up at me quizzically before I dropped into his lap.

"Your right" I said seductively "I'm not bad"

Than we were kissing and his hands were once again roaming all over my body. My blood ran hot, it was as if every where he touched me a fire followed. His mouth on mine was all I could think about. My hand ran over his chest as his slid up and down my back. The pleasure I was feeling was so intense, I can't wait for the union and for us to be bonded. I let out a whimper of disappointment as he pulled back from me. He was panting heavily and his eyes were still clouded over with lust. I was pleased that I had this effect on him.

"If we are going to stay pure until our union I should take you home now, it's getting late anyway and I'm sure your pack is waiting to assault you with questions on our little disappearance"

I huffed as I got off his lap and went to put on my damp dress. At least my hair was dry so it looked like something had spilled. Ren pulled his pants on since he was completely dry and discarded his shirt as soon as we were at his truck. He drove me home and gave me a soft kiss as I headed inside. Unfortunately he was right and my whole pack was up in my room waiting for me. What fun.