Ruby's POV

She didn't wait to see Tyler's reaction to her apology. Instead she went straight into her room. She could feel his surprise as he stared at her back.

It was hard seeing seeing him again. She knew deep down that she still loved, Tyler. The man was slightly older than her but they had known each other since they were children.

Flashback

Ruby laid out under the full moon in the forest near her house. She knew that she wasnt supposed to be out here alone. Even so close to the manor there were those who wished to get back at her father.

Inside she couldn't bring herself to care about the rules. She was close to her first change. It brought out the need to be outside and stay outside.

She was young to be having her first change. At only fifteen she could feel the pull of the moon. The need to run and never stop was becoming stronger.

Sherman Blackstone had taken to watching her closely. The old man was something of a legend in Wolf Lake. No one knew exactly how old he was. Just that he never seemed to age a day.

He wanted to keep an eye on her so they could be prepared. He knew that she was almost ready to change.

A familiar scent of a fire on an open plain was nearby. She tilted her head back to see Tyler walking towards her. He had a cheeky grin across his face.

Tyler was a few months older than her and already made the change. He was a light grey wolf with piercing blue eyes.

As a human he had dirty blond hair and the same piercing blue eyes. His hair was messy on top of his head giving him a rugged look. He was wearing a simple tshirt and jeans. Seeing him made her smile gently. As childhood friends she was always happy to see him.

Tyler moved to stand beside her and then flopped down beside her in the grass. It was strange seeing him so relaxed. Since he changed he spent more time with the others who already changed. Already he was named alpha of the pup pack. Older wolves were talking about him being the next alpha of the adult pack. Though it would have to wait until her father passed.

Next to her Tyler's body heat made her feel as if she lay next to a fire. It made her unconsciously move closer. The night was cold as fall turned into winter. Tyler's warmth was a welcome addition to her mom gazing.

Tyler said breaking through her musings, "You are going to change soon. I can sense it. Have you decided who is going to be there with you?"

Changing by oneself was not only lonely but extremely dangerous. So many things could go wrong if she tried to change alone. Most of the clan chose one or two people to be there. Either someone they were intimately close to or family.

Ruby wasn't sure who she wanted to be with her. Not her step mother was a for certain thing. Her step mother and her weren't in the best of relationships. Amanda and Lucas was the only good things to come out of her father's remarry.

Her father would be a good choice. As the alpha of the clan if something went wrong he would be able to help. Tyler would also be a good choice as they were good friends.

Ruby said staring up at the moon once more, "I haven't decided yet. There are not many people who I would trust to help me."

Tyler inquired nonchalantly, "Am I one of the people you are considering, Ruby?"

The question was innocent enough. Ruby knew better however. They always felt drawn to each other even as young children. Having Tyler there would ease her transformation.

In thought she moved so that there was barely an inch in between them. Tyler's arm wrapped around her and gently pulled her close to him. The warmth radiated from him to her. She relaxed into it. Making the decision could wait a few more days.

End of flashback

Ruby almost wished that she could go back to those simpler days. It was back before she became the first white wolf in six generations.

White wolves were the rarest of all wolves. They were known to be true mates of the alphas of the clan. Her true mate was Tyler Creed. It had been the reason that she felt so drawn to him and he to her.

As it stood right now she couldn't feel her wolf side. Having not changed in so long made it difficult to get back in tune with the clan. Their clan was more accepting than what she expected. Then again she didn't meet with most of the clan. Just those who were at the manor when she walked in.

Ruby knew that trying to think through this was useless. She had to focus on recovering. To become one with her animal side again.

Shaking her head she went into the bathroom that was attacked to her room. She needed a shower or better yet a bath. It would ease away the aches she could feel starting to appear. Coming back to Wolf Lake was bringing back memories and the need to run.

Tyler's POV

It took all of his self control not to go after Ruby. She actually apologized for leaving him. They were true mates and it hurt to be so far away from her.

Her willing return eased the pain. Seeing the hurt and indecision in her eyes made it come back. Still he was genuinely happy to have her back. They could work out their issues in time. That was something they had now. Time.

Sherman said almost making him jump with surprise, "Its surprising that she came back on her own. Something must have spooked her away from her life that she built."

Tyler growled, "Did you know where she was, Blackstone? If so why didn't you say anything?"

Sherman gave him a grin as he replied, "Because I knew she would eventually come home. She knows that her place is with the clan. A white wolf rarer than all other kinds. You are her true mate and bonded years ago. Eventually she wouldn't be able to resist the call to return home. If it wasn't her decision to return she would fight us the entire way."

That's why the old wolf didn't say anything. It still angered him that Sherman didn't tell them where Ruby was. All he wanted was for Ruby to return to him.

Sherman said his eyes on the closed door, "Dont try to force her to talk about it, Tyler. That will only make her reluctant to open up to you."

As much as he wanted to argue with the man he knew Blackstone was right. He wanted answers he would have to have some patience.