I woke up around 10:30 the next morning. When I opened my eyes, Jacob wasn't there. Was it all a dream? Just then, my sensitive nose picked up a heavenly aroma coming from outside my room, my stomach growled. First thing's first though...I need a shower.

I got out of bed and started towards the door. I layed my hand on the knob, but didn't turn it. I realized that this would be my first time out of this room. I took a deep breath and opened the door. Right across the hall was another door...with a note on it. I walked up to the door, the note said:

Sora. I knew you would be looking for the bathoom soon, and noticed that you didn't have any toiletries.

Crap! This was true, I totally forgot.

So I took the liberty of buying everything I thought you would need, with the help of my wife. I hope we got everything you need.

Sam.

Great! Not only do I owe him for housing, but now for this! Looks like I'm gonna be running triple patrols.

I entered the bathroom, and Sam hadn't lied. On the counter by the sink was a toothbrush, toothpaste, deoderant, time-of-the-month supplies, shampoo and conditioner. Thank you Sam! On the toilet by the bathtub/shower were fresh towels. I quickly learned how to work the shower and hopped in. I didn't want to use up all the hot water, but I wanted to savor the feeling for as long as possible. Definately better than the freezing river water. I turned off the shower and stepped out, but after doing so, I really wanted back in.

I wrapped myself in the fresh, fluffy white towel and brushed my teeth. I went back across the hall to get dressed real quick, then started towards the aroma feeling magnificant. Who knew you could feel so good by getting a good nights rest and a warm shower?

My nose led me to a cozy little kitchen with blue wallpaper and shiny counters. There was a woman with a scar on the right side of her face arranging muffins and scrambled eggs. She looked up at me, quickly wiped her hands on her apron, and stuck a hand out.

"Hi. My name is Emily. I'm Sam's wife." She said and smiled.

I grabbed her hand awkwardly and said, "I'm Sora. Thank you so much for the toiletries. I really appreciate it."

"No problem. I insisted on coming...Sam doesn't know anything about women," she said and winked at me. I smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Where is Sam? Is Jacob with him?" Well don't I just sound like a love-struck teenager.

"Oh they're just on morning patrol. They're usually back by 11:00. You can eat while you wait."

"Thank you." I took three huge muffins and four spoonfuls of eggs. I guess we have a huge appetite too.

I was just starting to eat when Emily suddenly asked, "Oh before I forgot! Sam wanted to know when you wanted to meet the rest of the pack."

I thought for a minute and then said, "Maybe later this evening. I really need to talk to Jake first."

"Alrighty. I'll be sure to tell him." I really like her. She's kind and easy to get along with. I resumed eating with a smile on my face.

Never did it spark an interest in me to figure out how much food I could fit in my mouth, until now. I was scarfing these muffins and eggs down at lightening speed and in four swallows, I was finished. I got up to wash my plate, but when I got to the sink, it was stacked high with dishes. I guess the pack was here before I woke up. I started washing, it's the least I could do after all. Emily started to protest, but I just gave her a look saying I'm gonna do this whether you want me to or not. She went straight back to putting leftovers away.

I was just wiping the counter off when I smelled a very familiar scent. I smiled, quickening my clean up. I hung the rag up, and at the same time, Jacob and Sam walked in.

Jake saw me and this huge grin broke out across his face. I ran over to him at high speed and jumped, giving him the biggest hug I could. He seemed a little surprised at first but eventually hugged me back. To be honest, I was a little surprised myself, but I didn't care.

I got down and almost forgot what I needed to ask him. "Jake!" He looked at me and smiled, rising an eyebrow which almost made me forgot what I was going to ask again. "Do you want to go to the beach in a little while...after you get cleaned up?"

He acted like he was thinking, but I knew it was fake because it was way too dramatic. I giggled and at that, he looked at me, smiled and said, "Alright. Give me fifteen minutes." Great! Once he leaves, I can finally ask Sam about these strong feelings I have towards him. Surely it's a wolf thing.

Jake gave me a quick wave, then hurried off to the bathroom. I heard the shower turn on, so I told Sam to come over to the table and sit as I did so.

"What's wrong?" He asked, genuinely concerned.

"Nothing really. I was just wondering..." I couldn't finish, I was too afraid of the answer I might get.

"Go on Sora. I'm your alpha, you can always talk to me." Emily came up behind him and that reassured me.

"Well, I was just wondering..." I paused and took a deep breath, "when you see a certain person, like, for the first time...and you instantly have very strong feelings for them, even though you've never met them. Does being a werewolf make you do that?"

Sam and Emily looked at each other. All that reassurance just went out the window. Emily nodded at Sam, and he turned back to me. He opened his mouth like he was going to say something but changed his mind and closed it again.

"Please. Tell me..." I pleaded. I really needed to know this.

"Sora...there is a term for what your feeling." Great, I'm insane! "It's not a mental condition, I promise. You're right, it is a wolf thing." He paused. "It's called imprinting."

He let me absorb that, but I still had no clue what he meant. I was about to ask, but he held up his hand to tell me to hang on, then continued, "You've read fairytales, right?" I nodded. Still clueless! I have no idea where he's going with this. "Well, the saying 'love-at-first-sight' is used in almost every story. And that's basically what imprinting is. When you imprint, you've found your 'soulmate'."

Why couldn't he have just said the last part? My brain instantly clicked when he said that. Jacob came out and saw how tense we all were. I perked up and went to his side. "Thank you Sam," I said and smiled at him. He still had a concerned look on his face when Jake and I left the house and started towards to beach.

"What were you guys so serious about?" he asked, still worried.

"Nothing you need to worry about." I can't believe that he's my soulmate. Interesting. I wonder if he feels the same way. I couldn't tell him yet, we should give each other some time. Despite my conscience's warning, I grabbed Jake's hand as we continued toward First Beach.