an: hello, all. I'm sorry. I havent been on here in so long, and I just decided to read some of my stories for fun and I came across this one and was like "hey, why did I stop writing this, I had it all planned out." But as I was writing this chapter, another thought popped into my head and I was like "ooooh, yeah, twisted plot lets do this!" Im sure you guys dont have any idea what Im talking about right now, but you will, if youre willing to stick around long enough to read whats coming up! I just reread the Night World series for funsies and a brilliant idea for this story popped into my head. So read, enjoy, review if you can! Thanks for sticking around guys, and sorry for the delay. Oh, and happy summer!c:

The weather was unexpectedly warm today. I sighed as the sunlight touched my skin, the air from the windows stirring my hair.

Michael was quiet, something that was rare. I turned and looked at him. "What's wrong?" I asked.

Michael shook his head, a lazy smile on his lips. "I'm just thinking. I've been doing a lot of that lately."

"Thinking about what?"

"This whole thing. It's crazy... But I know it's true. I know that now."

I sighed, relieved. "That's good to hear."

"But I don't like the way that Kace throws himself all over you," he grumbled, looking ahead of him as we traveled down a back road. The gravel crunching under Michael's tires was the only sound for a moment.

"It's not like I can help it," I finally said.

"Yeah, and it's not like you're doing much to stop it, either."

"It's not my fault-" I cut myself off before I told him that we were soulmates. That would send him over the edge. "It's not my fault that we like each other," I said.

Michael laughed. "From my point of view it looks a little more like you're both obsessively in love."

"And what if we are?" I blurted out. I immediately clapped a hand over my mouth, but Michael had heard.

He slammed on the brakes, the car skidded across gravel before coming to a halt.
"You what?"

*kace pov*
Toni paced before me, silent. I sat on the couch holding my head in my hands. This was bad, this was very bad. I sighed.

Toni stopped pacing. "Kace," she said, "I know you have a soft spot for humans. But we work under the Council, not Circle Daybreak."

"So turn me in. Have me killed." Just leave Jess out of this, I silently pleaded.

Ever since that first actual contact with her, I felt a connection keeping Jess and I together. Like a silver cord was tugging both of our chests, pulling us together. Now that I thought about it, any contact before that night, I had never actually touched Jess, skin to skin. I would have never guessed that we were each other's...

"This isn't something I am going to take lightly, Kace," Toni said.

Anne came to sit down next to me. "What if he just... Stops? Leaves her alone? Acts like it never happened?"

"That's impossible." I winced as I realized those words came out of my mouth. "As long as there's a chance she could be in danger.."

"Well, there has to be something," Liz said. "Anything."

As if sensing her from very far away, I could feel Jess. I could feel her thoughts in my mind.

Kace.

Jess? I asked. What is it?

This was a bad idea.

*Jess pov*
"You can't love him."

"Yes," I said calmly, "I can."

"Jess, you can't. He'll kill you."

I sighed. "He's done nothing but save me, Michael." I was getting anxious. The sun was setting and Michael still hadn't moved the car from where he had braked.

He shook his head. "You don't love him," he said. "You love me, Jess, love me."

My eyes widened with surprise. "You have no idea how long I've wanted you to say that," was all I said, though my mind was only screaming one word.

Kace.

Jess? What is it?

I could feel him inside of my mind. He was here with me. I closed my eyes. This was a bad idea.

Michael breathed a sigh of relief. "I love you, Jess."

Though I knew it was silly, my heart skipped a beat. I had been waiting years for Michael to say that.

Jess? Kace asked.

"Michael," I sighed, "I love you, too, but-"

"No buts." Michael reached out and gripped my shoulders tightly. He tightened his grip when I tried to shake free of him.

And then he started to change. His face seemed to ripple, skin morphing.

I screamed.

"I didn't believe you about any of this, Jess. I thought you had gone crazy. And then He found me and turned me into one of them. One of the Night World." Michael's fingernails turned into claws.

"Michael," I breathed.

"I love you, Jess. And I only want what's best for you. And I think- I think we're soulmates." He leaned toward me.

I shrank back. "Michael, we are not soulmates. How do you even know about any of this stuff?" How are you changing your skin?I screamed internally.

"Jessica, I love you." He leaned forward more.

Kace growled inside of my head. Jess, where are you? Tell me now.

I don't know. Some back road. I wasn't paying atten-

Michael's lips met mine.

My eyes flew open. Michael was kissing me. Michael, who had always been so careful around me. Michael, who flirted with every girl but me. Michael, whom I had been in love with for my whole life.

Michael, who... Wasn't Kace.

Michael, who now had a forming muzzle instead of a mouth.

I gagged and pushed him away.

"Michael!" I shouted. "I'm not just some girl you can throw yourself on-"

Careful, Jess. Kace's voice was tinged with anxiety.

why?

He's a newborn werewolf. If he gets too upset, he could change and kill you without even knowing it.

"Oh, Michael." I took a deep breath. "What happened to you?" I could feel his claws digging into my skin, but I kept still, showing no fear.

"I was coming back after those guys kicked me out and he found me and took me to where he lives-"

"Wait," I said, "who is he?"

"Consilias. He had me changed into a werewolf, then told me everything about the night world. He told me I was special, and that you were in danger."

"Me?" I asked, my blood turning cold.

Michael nodded. His face had stopped changing. His muzzle had disappeared, though his eyes looked absolutely feral, and his teeth were tapered to points. "He said you had found your soulmate, and the penalty for that is death."

I shook my head. "I know, Michael, but-" but what?It was going to be okay? No, the answer was no. I sighed. "I'll be fine, Michael."

"That's right," Michael said. "You will be." he turned the car back on and slammed on the gas.

I spotted a road sign just then, and willed it into Kace's mind. "Where are we going?" I asked.

"Somewhere we wont be interrupted."

I looked at him sharply. "Interrupted from what?"

Michael shrugged. "I guess you'll see."

I tried the doors, they had child lock on them. I stifled a scream. "Tell me," I said firmly.

Michael shrugged again. "I'm going to turn you into a werewolf."

No!

I gulped as I realized it was Kace that screamed that, not me.

Michael took one clawed hand off of the steeringwheel and stroked my hair. "It will be okay, you'll see."

I fainted.

an: Ohhhh, no! Will Jess get turned into a werewolf! I really dont know! You guys should tell me what you think of this story so far, and if you have any ideas, dont be afraid to put them in a review, or you could pm me. As long as I get some love from my readers, Im alright. I have an idea for the next few chappies, but its still pretty fuzzy. Oh, and I was thinking of writing another Night World fanfiction. If youre interested or want me to post it, go ahead and tell me! If you dont care, review for this story anyway!c:

anywho, thanks for reading guys! Till next time! Peace!