Hellooooooo again. I'm soooo sorry that I haven't updated in a while. There really isn't any excuse for it other than I haven't had the time. Sorry again. Hope you like the chapter!

Oh and there seems to be some confusion about the creatures, and the werewolves who attacked Ulrich's family. The creatures are hunting Ulrich, but the werewolves who destroyed Ulrich's house aren't them. They were hunting Ulrich and his family, but he doesn't know why. They aren't hunting him anymore because they think he's dead. The creatures are still hunting him though.

Anyway no more rambling, your here for a story, and I've got one!

Yumi's POV

Yumi, for once, was in a very good mood today. She was having a peaceful day, alone. Aelita and Odd were off spending the day in the forest doing who knows what. Her father was in a council meeting that would take all day. Jeremy was off tinkering again. Hiroki had taken a special interest in one of the girls his age. And to top it all off she'd managed to avoid William for the entire day so far.

BAM!

She collided head on with someone. In fact she ended up almost tackling them as they stumbled, both of them grabbing desperately at each other to stay balanced. After a second of more of stumbling they managed to stand straight, and Yumi's face blanched as she found herself clutching at William's shirt.

Backing away quickly, Yumi started to walk around him. He took a step sideways right in front of her.

"I knew you liked me Yumi, but I didn't realize you were that desperate for a kiss." he said, smirking. She smiled at him, but it never reached her eyes.

"The only thing I'm desperate to do with you is to slap you, William." she said. He stepped forward, and cupped her chin.

"Don't be like that, Yumi." he said. She jerked her chin out of his grasp.

"Get out of my way." she said, her eyes narrowing. His smirk widened.

"Why? So you can take me to your tent?" he said suggestively. Her eyes flashed in anger as she caught his meaning. Her hand connecting hard with the side of his face. He stumbled slightly under the impact of it.

Growling he stood straight again, opening his mouth to speak. Only to find her already walking away from him. He muttered darkly as he watched her retreating form.

'Just you wait. You'll be mine, and the title as Pack Alpha with you.'

Ulrich's POV

His head was pounding. He couldn't open his eyes. He felt weak, and attempted to call out. But all that came out was a strangled groan.

'Where am I?' He heard someone approach the bed he was in, and what felt like a wet rag was placed against his forehead. His head shook slightly in response to the cool feeling of the rag. A voice caught his attention. He couldn't make out the words, but the tone was clear.

Soothing. Calming. Urging him to rest. His eyes opened slightly, but the light made his vision blurry, and he couldn't make anything out before they closed again as he drifted back into sleep.

Yumi's POV

Yumi was still steaming about her encounter with William. At first he was pushy about being his mate, but recently he'd become more and more forward about it. As more time passed he became increasingly more annoying.

There was only four months left for Ulrich to return. She was running out of time. If Ulrich didn't return soon then she'd be forced to mate with William, and she couldn't do that. She just can't.

A wooden bowl was placed in front of her containing a small portion of soup. Yumi looked up from where she was staring at to see Aelita looking down at her, smiling. Yumi smiled back, but it was obvious that it was forced. Aelita gave her a pointed look.

"I know that look Yumi. Your missing Ulrich again?" she asked. The smile died on her face as Aelita sat down at her, pushing the bowl forward.

"We're running out of time. He's not back yet, and I'm getting worried." she said, picking up the bowl.

"Are you starting to wonder if he's coming back at all?" asked Aelita. Yumi froze in the middle of raising the spoon to her mouth. After a second she continued eating. After a second she shook her head.

"It's not that I don't think that he's not coming back. Will he be back in time?" she asked. Aelita nodded.

"He will. I know he will." Aelita said. Yumi looked at her, raising an eyebrow.

"We don't know that. There's every chance he won't." she said. Aelita nodded.

"Yes, there is." Yumi looked up quickly. "There's every chance that he won't. But there's also every chance he will." Yumi looked down, before nodding. Aelita waited a few seconds before continuing. "And if he isn't, there's always the chance that you might disappear before you and William mate."

Yumi's head snapped up, staring at her. Aelita smiled. Yumi shook her head no.

"Won't work. William thinks I'm to proud to run away. He won't even consider it, but I've already told my dad I'll run away if he makes me do this. He'll be ready to stop me." Yumi said. Aelita smiled smugly before stretching back.

"True, but for the past week Jeremy's been talking to his father about how he hopes you end up with William." Aelita said making Yumi's eyes go wide. "And Odd's been doing the same with anyone who'll listen."

Yumi's eyes burned with anger.

"You mean to tell me they want me to mate with William!" she nearly shouted the words. Aelita smirked again.

"No, but Jeremy's father is part of the council and the things Odd's been saying has already reached your father's ears. So if you find out that Odd and Jeremy are the ones your father asks to keep you here, don't be surprised to find out that they forget to do it on the night you decide to run away." Aelita said with a twinkle in her eyes.

Yumi's jaw dropped. Blinking a few times in shock, she looked down at the bowl of soup in her hands. They were helping her? If Ulrich didn't make it back her father would obviously put guards on her to make sure she didn't run off. But if those guards were Odd and Jeremy...

Slowly a smile grew on her face. They had a plan. A way out. For her. She caught Aelita's eye.

"Thank you." she said quietly. Aelita looked at her with a teasing smile.

"Whatever for? I just told you that two of your best friends were helping your father." Aelita said. Yumi rolled her eyes before replying in an equally teasing voice.

"Well, be sure to tell them how angry I am at them for this." she said. Aelita's smile grew before she nodded. A small tear rolled down Yumi's face as she raised her spoon for another mouthful of soup. But her hand froze in the air, the spoon clattering back into the bowl.

Aelita frowned at her.

"Yumi?" she said uncertainly. "What's wrong?" Yumi shivered.

"I-" she stuttered. "I don't know. I just feel like-" She trailed off. Aelita scooted closer.

"Feel like what?" Aelita asked. Yumi clutched at Ulrich's ring, tied around her neck.

"I feel like something bad's about to happen to Ulrich." she said looking Aelita in the eye.

Assassin Wolves POV

Anton, Jackson, and Jacob all crouched down at the edge of the trees, looking down at the small cabin where Ulrich and the other wolf were staying. Jackson looked over at Anton.

"Do we kill him now?" he asked. Anton shook his head.

"He's with another werewolf now. This one's older. A warrior judging from his look." Anton paused at this. "We need to wait until we know more about him. Then we wait until Ulrich is alone." Jacob spoke up this time.

"And then what?" he asked. Anton smiled wolfishly at him. (pun intended)

"Then we go hunting." Anton said.