Eight other wolves watched me. They were various colors and sizes but all had the same countenance. Did Embry own all of them? Perhaps since I showed opposition, they are not as tolerant of my presence. I felt trapped. If they were normal wolves, I could out run or even fight them.

All of these years, I wondered if there was just one like me, and I found in eight fold. I started to circle to guard myself all around. When I saw the russet wolf again, I didn't see Embry. Another wolf though was along the first one.

His scent was familiar and incomparable except for Embry? I looked to his eyes and saw those solar eclipse like orbs gently shining into my own. His fur streaked with black, grey, and white. The mottled colors contrasted the warmness of his eyes. So…. Embry is one too? I felt foolish dashing before he or anyone else could explain. But the embarrassment did not display because I was still defensive against nine wolves now.

By an unspoken force, the wolves descended onto the ground on their underbellies. What were they doing? I glanced back at Embry because if anyone was going to grant armistice, it would be him. He was on the ground as well, but his ears were flattened. Then, he dropped his head upon his front paws. I hope that this was not a ploy to catch me off guard.

We were stationary like the great pines around us. The only indication of time and motion was the sunlight. Whatever sun that wasn't lost through the labyrinth of leaves glittered as broken golden mosaics on the forest floor. Every time there was a breeze, some would fade and others rekindled.

Despite the calm aura, my rapid thoughts tried to dictate my next decision and action. Somehow Embry's pleading eyes held a pull. They did care for me. So, I sat down and dipped my head down to show my choice to stay with this pack. The black wolf approached and familiarized my scent. His acceptance pleased the others as they joined this initiation.

Embry came last. As he sniffed and snorted around me, I heard a low purr. I did not turn to face him but I knew he was right over my shoulder. I froze when I felt him grazed my side with himself (AN- A wolf may rub its scent onto a new inducted member). I think he was trying to calm me or something. He stood in front of me with a wagging tail. It is too bad that a wolf cannot smile because mine would be there.

I followed them as they leaped over fallen trees and wove around boulders. We returned at Sam and Emily's house. I noticed how some of them fell back to phase back into their other forms. "Hey," a soft beckoning made my ear twist then my head to the caller.

He was about to continue when the Alpha interjected, "You should have told me when you were taking off the bandages." He paced about Embry.

"I didn't think it would've mattered," Embry looked down. If he had his tail, I know where it would be tucked.

"She's foreign to us and this land. Did you think she was going to chill back and accept? We gave her no explanation or try to figure her out and you thoughtlessly released her either to harm people, be hunted, lost, or be gone forever."

"I'm sorry. I was just relieved to see her healed. I know I put the pack, people, and her at risk. Whatever punishment you give, I'll take."

Sam stood closer and place his hand on Embry's shoulder, "Your self-inflicted worry is enough. But you need to tell her about us and THEM. Show's over, everyone back to your whatever you were doing." Humans and wolves dispersed in different directions.

"Come on Love, time for a talk, but first I'm starving. Hey Sam?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we let her hunt to eat? I appreciate getting her some but needs to get oriented with La Push, some physical therapy, getting to know her better..."

"Sure, just be back before the night shift. I don't want to worry about two more out there." "Thanks."

Embry looked to me, "Meet me by the edge there, kay? I'll show you around." I conferred over to the Alpha with my eyes. He nodded. I trotted to the edge and looked back to see where Embry was. He was following me as a wolf. He kept shifting face, neck, and attention to me and himself. He yipped and proceeded to the woods. The increased eight-beat rhythm echoed nearby as we traveled along. I did discover new scents and trails. Embry stopped abruptly and I paused in sync. Embry hummed a bit and nudge with his nose to a specific direction.

An immature doe grazed in the modesty of the brush. I crouched low to avoid detection. It has been a day since I ate. My salivary glands started to release the digestive enzymes in anticipation. I gained distance as I snaked quietly. I paused often to make sure I haven't disturbed the doe's ears. I was behind a rock and I can smell the proximity. I retracted my back legs to coil as much kinetics I could.