Happy New Years!!! It is 2008!!!

Woot!!!! Hope this year brings new joys!!!!

I left off….

Claire's P.O.V.

The whole scene was so familiar. The rain pouring down while I waited at the airport with my bags. The moisture slowly sinking through my jackets and tickling my skin. The loss of heat made me think of Quil. My head hung in shame. My tears mixing with the incessant rain.

"Hello, little girl."

I didn't have to look upon his face to know who it was. I turned quickly and wrapped my arms around his waist. Within moment I could feel the warmth radiating from his large body. "Been forever," I whispered.

"C'mon now, we have to get you out of this rain."

"I'm sorry," I let him go. The cold hit me like a brick wall. "Cold," I blurted out.

"Claire, you have nothing to be sorry about. We all still love you." He rubbed my back reassuringly.

"Thanks Embry. You are, by far, the best."

"I know." It felt good to laugh.

Again, the scene was all too familiar. The rain, Embry, the quiet call ride to Emily's. Except, this time, I knew what to expect when I saw Quil. The emotions started to resurface like air bubbles. Fear, hurt, guilt, anxiety, and happiness seemed to mix together like oil and water. How…

…We swerved. Embry lost control of the car. My head knocked again the window as the car began to tip over. "No," I….

Embry's P.O.V.

That is why they say, "Don't talk on your cell while driving." It was my fault. The whole thing was my fault. Here I was trying to talk to Darlene while still watching the wet road. Damn! Damn! I didn't see the car. He was in my blind spot.

All I know is I had to swerve out of the way to avoid crashing into him. That is when the wet pavement didn't go too well with my tires. I lost control of the vehicle. We turned a 360 before we hit two cars. I hear Claire's head hit the window. A spot of red was left. We were going over.

Without further hesitation, I opened my door, jumped form the vehicle and morphed. I felt the weight of the car on my back. At least I had stopped it from turning over. Easily, I tipped it back on all fours. Damn. The people. Damn. My clothes. I couldn't morph back now. Claire was slumped in the passenger seat. Damn. She was unconscious.

Now, I could see the many faces of people staring through their windshields. I was already seen. I cursed myself. Without thinking, I ripped the passenger door off of my car and gently took Claire in my maw. Had to make sure my canines didn't puncture her soft flesh. Got to get out of here. With that, I took off into the trees that lined the streets. Many faces followed me. The blaring of police alarms told me some of those faces had taken action.

Quil's P.O.V.

Embry came in, Claire dangling form his arms. I was out of my seat before he could get a word in edge wise. "What happen?" My anger overshadowing my worry.

"Calm down. Accident. People are coming." Embry pushed past me without a second glance. Gingerly he laid Claire down on the couch. "Got some clothes?" He asked.

"You know where to find them!" My Claire. Trickles of blood flowed from the wound on her head. I brushed the hair from her eyes. I didn't notice Embry as he came back in the room, now clothed in some sweats. "What happened?" I asked more calmly.

"I'll tell you later. But for now, we have trouble. They saw me as a wolf. Some followed me and now they are headed this way. They might come," he stopped. I smelled it too. The humans had already found made their way here. "Guns," Embry growled.

"I'll talk to them. You, take Claire into my room and bandage her up."

With the orders given, I straightened my clothes and waited. There had to be at least five men. The metal in their hands was strong. Of course they wouldn't suspect anything, right? Then, like an ominous sign, there was a light knock at my door.

Silently I headed over to the door. Before opening up, I took a needed breath. "Good Morning," I said as I opened the door.

"Well, Good Morning, Sir."

There were five as I expected. The metal on their person counseled by thick jackets. I narrowed my eyes a bit, just to portray I didn't want to be bothered. "What can I do for you?"

"This may sound crazy," I same man spoke. He turned to his companions for a brief second and then back to me. "But there has been a disturbance around the street down east. Apparently an accident involving a SUV and a pile of other cars. However, when police arrived, the people in the SUV had bolted. We were wondering if you heard anything."

"You don't look like cops to me," I stated bluntly.

"Yeah," he spat, "but we can't let the cause of the accident get away. Plus," his voice turning low, serious, "there was talk about some giant thing taking a girl. I saw the thing myself, giant brute looking like a wolf."

"You expect me to believe giant wolves kidnapping girls?" The hesitation in my voice would have given me away if this man was quick enough. "Excuse me, but I have things to do. If you don't mind?" I was closing the door.

"Alright, but if you see anything."

"I'll call the police," The door shut.

Easily done. Quickly I went to where Claire was. Embry sat by her, his hand holding hers. She now sported a bandage right above her right eye and a nasty looking bruise. "They buy it you think?"

"Nah, no doubt Jacob will find out when they make their way to his house. No morphing for a while." I sat on the other side of the bed. My eyes only for the creature that lay on my bed. She was here.

The last year was forgotten. My Love. My one-and-only was here with me.

OMG!!!! I'm sorry this is so late. Plus it is short. Bleh. But, you know something; I'm having writer's block like a mug. If you have any suggestions, please tell me. I'll really appreciate it. I mean, I will worship the ground you walk on. Well, not that extreme, but you know.

So, I'll update probably some time this week.