Caroline sat at the table in her kitchen, chewing slowly on a piece of toast. Around her, her mother LIz was running around frantically, making preparations and taking phone calls.

Caroline's granny had fallen sick and seeing as her house was quite a way from town, her mother had decided it was best if they made a little care package for her containing all the necessities that she may need. Liz was a very busy woman being the Sheriff of Mystic Falls and all, so she didn't really have much time to go and visit her mother – therefore this hamper and the note were the next best thing.

"Relax mum, you need to get to work; I'll take that basket to grannies for you." Caroline said soothingly as she picked up her plate and put it in the kitchen sink.

"You will sweetie? Thank you so much!" Her mother exclaimed as she put the finishing touches to the basket and covered it over. Liz was clearly exhausted; there had been a series of animal attacks lately making her life even more stressful than it normally was.

Caroline looked out of the window and saw that it was chucking it down with rain.

"Great." She mumbled out and went to the closet to pull out her red coat; she looked down at the flimsy pumps on her feet and established that it would probably be best if she put on her matching wellingtons too. She paced back into the kitchen and grabbed the hamper.

"Ah good, you've got your red raincoat and boots on; that she hold of the worst of the wet." Her mother smiled, but looked slightly concerned. Caroline nodded in response.

"Now honey; please just remember whatever you do stay out of those woods. There have been some attacks just lately and let's just say the next crime scene I have to go to, I don't want to see you dead in the center of it. Okay?" Her mother said seriously, her face paling at the thought of her daughter being killed.

"Yes mum..." Caroline mumbled back, before pulling her into a big hug and making her way towards the front door. Caroline opened the door and stepped out into the pouring rain.

"What a great way to spend my Saturday..." Caroline thought as she walked briskly into the town; there wasn't a single person in sight, it seemed they were all sensible enough to stay inside when the weather like this struck. Oh well... this was for her granny, and her granny was sick so she wouldn't let any rain stop her.

As she reached the center of town she looked to her left and saw the opening to the woods; if she went via the town it would take her at least another hour, but if she cut through the woods she could be at grannies house in less than half an hour. Caroline thought about how her mum spoke about all the animal attacks lately, but Caroline was sure nothing like that would happen to her; she was a sensible girl, and if cutting through the woods meant less time spent in this pouring rain, then it was the obvious option.

Caroline re-adjusted the basket on her arm before staring around her to check no one would see her quick trip into the woods, she knew people in this town were so nosy and somehow the news would manage to get back to her mother, and then she really would be in trouble.

She darted through the entrance to the forest and felt a rush of adrenaline flow through her; these woods had been out of bounds for at least the last 2 months, and sneaking in was the most rebellious thing she had done in so long. Caroline Forbes was always known as the good girl in town; and for once it felt good to break the mold.

Quickly, she walked through the forest; despite her nonchalance the thought of getting eaten by a wolf really did scare her. 15 minutes or so later Caroline found herself at the heart of the forest and she could hear the wildlife humming all around her. She stared around happily as she took in the sights, birds singing and flying, the trees swaying in the breeze; despite everything that had happened in these woods it was still a beautiful place.

Caroline looked down at her watch and quickened her pace as she realized that her granny was expecting her soon, however then she heard a small growl behind her and all the birds that had once been surrounding her fled.

Her heartbeat quickened, it was going so fast she was sure she may have a heart attack; she heard the growl again and this time it was closer, she was so petrified she found herself unable to move. She turned slowly, not wanting to make any sudden movements and looked behind her.

Caroline's eyes widened in shock as she took in the wolf before her, it was perched on its back legs, its large tongue lolling from its open mouth, its growls making her even more scared by each moment. However, she took the time to take in the beauty of it; he was pretty large, his coat a dark grey/brown color, his ears pricking up at the smallest of sounds and finally the beautiful large blue eyes.

The wolf seemed to become confused by the fact she wasn't running for her life, it cocked its head to one side and Caroline let out a small laugh as she realized that was a wolfs version of confusion. The wolf stretched out on its stomach and the growling stopped, he just stared at her serenely. Caroline couldn't help herself, she approached the wolf slowly and knelt down beside it and looked directly into its eyes. She was mesmerized.

"What big teeth you have..."

"What big ears you have..."

"What big eyes you have..."

Caroline muttered out in awe; truly amazed by how the beast hadn't made any movement towards her; gently she extended out a hand and buried it into the soft fur coat of the wolf, she felt him flinch and then relax, she slowly stroked his side and she was sure his face curved into one of enjoyment.

"Oh gosh, what am I thinking sitting her stroking a wolf when my granny is waiting for me!" She exclaimed, annoyed by her own stupidity. Caroline stood up quickly and turned to leave, but she couldn't resist a small parting wave at the wolf; she was sure she'd never see him again anyway.

As Caroline departed on her way to grannies the wolf found himself very confused; why hadn't he killed that girl just like every other person he'd come into contact with. He was mean and heartless; a complete killer.

Yet that girl had done something to him, he was enchanted by her; he intended to look out for her, he found himself hoping she'd be making another trip through the woods, and hopefully sooner rather than later...