Fandom: Twilight
Pairing: Jasper/Seth
Prompt: Resisting temptation
Words: 364

No. No, no, no, no! This can't be happening… this cannot be happening!

I felt the wolf's panic before anything else. It confused me. None of the wolves were scared of us. In fact, I'm surprised that it hasn't tried to attack me yet. I didn't know this wolf.

He was a sort of sandy color, though his face was decorated with more colors. And tall, though not as tall as the alpha or Jacob. He also seemed frozen, staring at me with those wide brown eyes. For the first time in my 163 years I wished I had Edward's gift just to know what this wolf was thinking.

I stepped closer and the wolf took a step back whining softly. "Come now little wolf, I won't bite." I had to force myself not to grin at the pun as I held my hand out. Admittedly, I do not trust the wolves but I find them to be a curious set of creatures.

He continued to stare at me. His emotions were jumbled. Elation, fear, hope, longing… I couldn't understand the mixture. Taking a slow step forward I was surprised when he stayed put. His tail wagged once before lowering, almost to the point that it was between his legs.

I knew I shouldn't touch him; even reaching out this close was dangerous. He could easily snap and bite my hand off. But for some reason I wasn't worried. I somehow knew this wolf would not hurt me. My hand brushed against the side of his muzzle and he gave a soft sigh, his eyes closing.

Innocent pleasure and happiness overtook my senses. Again I had to fight a smile. The wolf's fur was very soft…

Suddenly his eyes snapped open and he stepped away. He almost looked like he was shaking his head. It confused me, his fear had returned. What had I done?

No! No, no, no… I have to resist the temptation…

I wanted to stop him; I knew he was going to run. But something stopped me. I don't know what it was, I don't understand it. There was just something about this wolf. I didn't want him to leave.