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Okay well here is chapter four. Sorry it took me so long. I actually had it written last night, well early this morning considering it was like four. But I was to tired to mess with my cranky laptop. It has wireless issues. So here is chapter four!

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Journal,

Okay so I've never told anyone or written this secret at all. But when we were nine Alex kissed me. Then he ran away. It was you know that cute first kiss thing. But today I got my first, well kiss with you know who. I have nothing to compare it to besides chocolate. It was so much better! I was just sitting in the north field when he walks up and sits beside me. So of course we started talking, and then one thing led to another and he kissed me. I mean not that awkward first kiss thing it was like we had kissed before. Well he's probably had a lot of practice with human girls or something. I just have that one kiss with Alex when we were nine.

So more about the kiss, it was fantastic! There aren't words to really describe it. So after that we went for a walk next to the creek. And ugh, it made me sick. We caught a glimpse of Alex and Brigitte making out. Sure she is probably the most experience kisser out of all of my friends, last summers little escapade with Austin, I still shudder at that image. How he could date her. But still seeing that made me angry, sure Ethan and I were doing the same thing but this was different. I like Alex and Brigitte is one of my friends. So who cares if Ethan is Brigitte's half brother, the situation is completely different! Isn't it?

Novalee

Novalee stared up at her ceiling. She was no longer grounded. The only one left in the pack that was grounded was Marc. She hadn't seen him since Alex's birthday.

Ugh, Alex.

So Alex was now dating Brigitte. Well what ever you want to call a teenage pack relationship.

No I don't care! I have Ethan.

Novalee was sort of secretly dating Ethan. So of course the whole pack knew. Esmé had actually come to talk to her about it. She tried to block that wonderful chat.

Without warning Austin barged into her room.

"Ever heard of knocking?"

"Nope."

She sat up, "What do you want?"

"Nothing, except to tell you the new gossip."

"Gossip?" she perked right up.

"Yeah, turns out another loup garou has shown up. Gabriel is holding a pack meeting tonight at his house."

"Who is it?"

"I dunno, except that it's a woman with three pups."

"How old?"

"Their all younger than us, that's all I know." He paused before speaking again, "Sure Alex knows more about it than I do," he looked at her out of the corner of his eye.

"That's nice. I'm going to go find Ethan."

She walked past him and she heard him mumble something that sounded like "Idiot."

She walked out towards the Dideron's cabin. She barely made it half way when warm hands wrapped around her waist.

"So how are you today?" Ethan asked snuggling her neck.

"I'm okay. I was just coming to see you. Have you heard the latest gossip?"

"What, there's gossip in the pack? I never would have guessed."

She turned in his arms to face him.

"Well yes as a matter of fact, there is new gossip running through the pack."

"So what is it about?"

"Apparently another loup garou has come to the inn carting her three pups."

"Huh, you would have thought I would have heard about that."

"You would think."

His lips crushed hers. She broke away when she heard someone cough behind her.

Kole was standing with his arms crossed, he looked slightly annoyed.

"What's up Kole?" she asked trying to smooth her shirt back down.

Kole rolled his eyes, "Pack meeting tonight at seven."

He walked away before she could speak.

"What's up with him?" she wondered out loud.

"Who knows, now where were we?"

She smiled and their lips met for a second time.

Gabriel and Vivian's cabin was packed when Novalee walked in with Ethan.

They couldn't find anywhere to sit. So they stood up in the back.

Her eyes quickly scanned the room. She found Alex sitting with Brigitte on the sofa. A very annoyed Kole was sitting next to them. She understood what was wrong with Kole now.

When she noticed Ethan following her gaze she moved on to the people she didn't know.

A short woman with short brown hair was sitting in an arm chair. Three unfamiliar boys were standing around her. The oldest one looked to be around Kole's age. The other two were definitely twins. They were at least a year younger than their brother.

Gabriel was sitting in the opposite arm chair with Vivian sitting on the arm. When it looked like everyone was finally there Gabriel stood up.

Novalee shut her mouth and the room went quiet. Gabriel had a lot of power over the pack. He looked much younger than he was. In fact both he and Vivian looked as if they could still be in their very early twenties.

Novalee and the twins used to talk about Vivian and Gabriel not being able to age. It seemed silly, but Gabriel had to be almost forty now. She wondered if what happened to Vivian did have some effect on them. Maybe they really couldn't age. That would be cool.

Gabriel cleared his throat.

"Well as you have all probably heard by now, we are joined by Margaret and her sons." He gestured to the woman in the armchair. She looked slightly uncomfortable at being stared at. Her oldest son looked smug.

"Well she has come seeking a place in our pack for her and her sons. And as a pack, we together decide on that matter."

He stopped to see if anyone would make a comment. No one spoke up.

"As the tradition goes," came Vivian's silver voice, "At the next full moon we will decide on your acceptance. So for the time being you may stay at the inn."

Novalee watched as Vivian gave a very sincere smile towards Margaret.

"Thank you so very much for your hospitality." Margaret's voice didn't match her body, it was too high.

Gabriel took over the speaking again, "If there is anyone who wishes to speak against Margaret and her son's entrance to the pack, speak now."

Again, no one spoke.

"Then it is settled," Vivian answered.

Novalee looked at Kole. He was glaring at his father. She slightly wondered what that was about but then Ethan squeezed her hand. She turned and noticed that people were leaving.

"I'll walk you back to your cabin."

She smiled and they walked hand in hand straight pass Alex and Brigitte. She couldn't help it so she shot Alex a wide grin.

Us girls can be cruel! I slightly feel sorry for Alex, but then I know what he's about to do so...and no it's not what you're thinking! Just remember he's Gabriel and Vivian's son. So thanks for reading I hoped you all liked it. Review!