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I stumbled down the stairs with Tori leading and Derek taking the rear. Distantly, I heard voices conversing rapidly. I turned the corner into the kitchen and saw a man and a woman talking hurriedly to Andrew. Concern was evident by the creases etched on their foreheads. The man glanced up and met my gaze with such an intensity I had to look away. Instantly, the conversation came to a halt.

Andrew turned our way and forced a smile. "This is Laura and Steven." He gestured to the couple standing in front of us. Steven smiled brightly while Laura gave an abrupt nod of the head. It was obvious they cared for one another by the way they were standing together. Steven had his muscular arms protectively wrapped around Laura's lean body. I didn't see how they fit together. They were complete opposites, but I guess in romantic movies opposites do always attract.

"I called you down here because we need to discuss a plan." Derek grunted his agreement while Tori and I simply nodded our heads.

"We need to trace Simon's scent to see where he's wander off to," Laura said looking directly at Derek. "I heard you just completed your first change, so we should be good to travel in our wolf forms. It's a lot faster and our senses will be stronger and more acute."

"Okay," Derek muttered, nodding his head up and down in agreement.

"You can't change back already," I insisted. "You're too tired to go through that again."

"I'll be fine," his voice rang with finality. His hands were clenched in fists at his sides and his eyes looked anywhere but at me. Laura's head shot back and forth between the two of us, obviously perplexed.

"Well, what are we going to be doing while those two go sniffing the ground?" Tori said in a disgusted voice.

"Chloe and Steven are going to talk about being a necromancer. You and I are going to call in reinforcements. I don't have a good feeling about this." I didn't either, in fact. Simon was definitely upset, but he would have come back by now. He never would have done this. Especially because he knew Derek would be a complete mess. No, something was definitely wrong.

"That's all I get to do?" Tori spat.

"Yes. I quite honestly think it could be the most important job out of all three. We need more people to take down the Edison Group. Do you really think seven us can take down a gigantic group of people?" Andrew explained logically. Tori's mouth snapped shut and her attitude change completely. Man, that girl had an ego.

"Derek, we need to get going or the rain is just going to wash away the scent." Laura began to make her way out the door with Steven close at her heels. Tori and Andrew headed off down the hallway towards the office. Awkwardly, Derek and I were left alone.

"Don't go," I sniffled, rubbing my nose.

"What does it matter to you?" Derek barked. My breath left my lungs as I lurched back from his angry growl.

"Of course it matters to me," I shot back. "I'm sorry I'm not ready for the whole mate thing. I'm sorry Simon is lost. I'm sorry I got sick. I'm sorry I went to your change. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry," I yelled throwing my hands up into the air. "What else do you want me to say?"

"There are so many things I want to hear you say," he grunted as he came towards me. I took a step back and hit the counter top with a thud. His face was inches from mine. I could feel his warmth breathe cascading down my face. I could smell his delicious earthy scent.

"Like what?" I spoke loudly, anger pouring out of my eyes.

"I shouldn't have to tell you what I want. I'm going to go with Laura whether you like it or not." He moved back a couple of inches. Cool air, slipped between our heated bodies causing me to shiver.

"You're too weak at the moment. What if you can't get back in your human form?" I cried desperately. "How will that help Simon?"

"I already told you. I'm going." He turned around and paced violently over to the door. Instinct took over my body and I rushed after him.

"Stop!" I yelled clutching at his arm. He whipped around and pinned me to the wall. His eyes burned into mine. Without hesitation, he bent down and hungrily captured my lips. The fire that coursed through my body was indescribable. I clung to him with all my strength. He was there one second and the next he pulled away and grasped the doorknob.

"Go talk to Steven and then get to bed. You need your rest." Derek gently reached back and caressed my cheek. With that last gesture, he was out the door.

FINALLY! I had a really bad day, so I decided Chloe and Derek needed to get together…kinda. I know it's short, but it's all I had in me today. Enjoy!

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