A/N: Thanks Sherry xx

Chapter 9

"Where are you going?" Edward asked, stepping out from behind a tree. God, he had been so quiet I hadn't even heard him move from where I had left him. What was he a ninja? Of course, I couldn't answer him in my wolf form so I gave him a half snort-half huff to let him know that I wasn't pleased that he kept halting my plans.

"You know there is no point in running, right?" he said, walking up to me. He ran his hand through my fur. "There isn't anywhere you can run that I can't find you and now that I've claimed you I ain't ever letting you go. You are mine, Bella."

I growled, pulling my lips back and baring my teeth. I didn't belong to anyone. I wasn't anyone's property. He gazed into my eyes and sighed, completely unaffected by my hostility. "The sooner you stop fighting me. The happier you will be."

I shook my head and huffed to show I didn't agree, for some reason that earned me a smile. I would be lying if I said his smile didn't affect me. He had the kinda smile that could light up a room, and when he was focusing on you, he had the kinda smile that made your knees go weak.

He ruffled his hand through the fur on my head. "Let's go home," he said, not giving me any time to argue. I watch in fascination as he began to shift. He bones broke and realigned until a large sandy color wolf stood in his place. The wolf moved over to me and nuzzled my neck, leaving his scent all over me. I knew it was another way of him claiming me. He gave me a quick growl, a warning to follow and with that he was off.

I would also be lying if I said I didn't think about running in the opposite direction, but I knew Edward would hear me and come after me. He may even use his alpha influence. So instead of running, I followed him back to the pack territory and whatever awaited us there. I just prayed that he didn't plan to claim me again in front of everyone.