Chapter 8:

As soon as Sophia opened her eyes, not only did she notice that she was not in her room, her senses were keener and sharper, Sophia knew that could only mean one thing…she had flipped.

Lying on her side, Sophia became well aware of how sharp and keen her new senses were. Sophia instantly heard her dad and Sherman in the kitchen. She heard pots and pans clinging together, by the smell that her nose had picked up she could smell bacon, sausage, and eggs, each food with there own scent. She heard the garbage truck outside. To most people hearing a garbage truck outside was not uncommon, but it could be uncommon especially if you were not a skin walker, to hear the truck three blocks away. The smell of food cooking not only made Sophia's mouth water but also made her stomach growl. Sophia knew it was time to get up. However, an arm draped around her waist stopped Sophia.

Without looking over her shoulder to see who it was Sophia inhaled a whiff of air. A familiar scent of pine and cologne filled the air. It was that exotic smell that belonged to only one male…Luke.

Sophia slowly took Luke's hand into hers and slowly guided it from around her waist and on to the bed next to him. Slowly, she sat up and wrapped the white sheet around her naked body. Oh my god! What if Luke saw me naked? Sophia swung her legs off the side of bed, trying her best to make as little as noise as possible without waking Luke. Sophia was not only relieved that Luke had not bailed on her this morning and during and after her flip, but she was scared. Scared as to what this meant between the two of them. Flashbacks, of Luke and her at school, Luke telling Sophia about his jealousy, and then, flashbacks of Luke comforting her during her stages of her flip. Sophia also had flashbacks of pain and hurt, not only of her own, but also of Luke's. She remembered looking into Luke's eyes, she remembered tears and pain that he showed, pain he was suffering because Sophia was in pain. So what was Sophia to Luke? That was what scared her. She knew that she wanted him in more ways than one, but was Sophia just a conquest to him?

Adjusting her body so that she could get up she was interrupted by a tingle that was sent down her back. "Where do you think you are going?" Luke said as he ran his hand down Sophia's back.

Turning around on the bed, Sophia's gaze easily made contact with Luke's. Turning her head down, "I thought I would get dressed." Not only did Sophia's nudity make her uncomfortable, she also felt at ease, and completely aroused. She was even more aroused after noticing that Luke was in only windbreakers and minus a shirt. Yet, his chest was nothing new to Sophia, his body still made Sophia speechless, and made her want him even more. He looked even more enticing lying on his back with one arm behind his head revealing his six pack abs. Luke could tell that the current position was uncomfortable for Sophia yet, she was aroused. Luke couldn't help but smile, "you don't have to get dressed on my account."

Giving him a smile, Sophia had to shake her head. Rubbing her hand through her hair, "so um, what happened last night?"

"You mean two nights ago."

Turning her head quickly to look at him, "what?"

Sitting up Luke stated, "Soph its Wednesday. You flipped Monday night. You have been asleep since then. I must say you are very beautiful when you sleep."

"Thanks. So…um…did I have any troubles? I mean I remember bits and pieces, but it is all still kind of a haze."

Looking down while playing with his fingers, "um…no…you had no troubles. You were just in a lot of pain and you know…bones cracking, muscles burning, you know, nothing out of the ordinary."

Sophia lightly slapped Luke on the shoulder making him lock eyes with Sophia. After a long pause of silence Luke broke it by looking back down at his fingers and a smile, "like I said…you are beautiful." Sophia now turned away with a smile. "Both human and wolf."

Now Sophia's face turned a bright red, "so you um…saw me…um…naked?"

"Yeah. I got you undressed, under the direction of your father."

"What?"

"Yep, he said undress my daughter and tie her up."

Smiling, "so um how long have you been here."

"Well…since Monday."

Sophia looked at him with her mouth open, "I even went and got you some clothes."

Sophia looked over at the chair that Luke was pointing too and saw a black duffle bag. "I went and got you some things while your dad looked out for yah."

"Luke I um…don't know what to say, except thank you. Ya know…for looking out for me, I know that you're just being a good friend."

Luke took his hand and brought it up under her chin so that her eyes were looking into his, "Soph…you are more than a friend. I am not going to let anything happen to you. Not then and not now."

Sophia closed her eyes trying to fight back the tears that were beginning to form in them. The innocent touch that Luke gave her sent shivers of pleasure down her back. Sophia knew that Luke was telling the truth. Not only could she see it in his eyes, she felt Luke's emotions. That was what was bothering Sophia. How could she feel Luke's emotions? Opening her eyes, Sophia saw that Luke was looking deep into hers. Moving in closer to Luke, her lips came in contact with his. The kiss was sensitive at first as Luke took both his hands and cupped Sophia's face, and captured her top lip in-between his. But the longer the kiss lasted the heavier it got. Luke and Sophia's breather became heavier and even more so as they were fighting for more air. As one hand still cupped Sophia's face, the other began to slowly move down the side of her face. As Luke's hand brushed Sophia's breast to reach her waist, Sophia pulled Luke closer into her by using both her hands to pull his head closer and ran her fingers through his hair. Realizing that they were not the only ones in the home, Sophia instigated the release and in between kisses said, "Luke…um…we…have…stop." Luke realialzing that he knew Sophia was right. Not only were they not alone in the house, this was not the time for that, but it took ever fiber in his body not to react. Soon it would be their time.

"Sure, tease me, then leave me hanging", after giving her one last kiss on the lips.

"I should get dressed."

"Oh, don't let me stop you."

Standing up still holding the sheet around her chest and pointing to the door, "go. I think Dad and Sherman should have the breakfast almost done."

Rolling over onto Sophia's side of the bed and stood in front of her. "If I must", kissing her one more time on the forehead, "I'll see you in a few."

Sophia had gotten a quick shower. She had changed into jeans and a yellow and green spaghetti strap tank top and not to mention the white bra and matching panties that Luke had picked out. That sent shivers of excitement down Sophia, but also embarrassment, it was hard for her to imagine Luke going through her panty draw. Sophia headed out to the dining room where Luke, her dad, and Sherman were already sitting and eating. Luke had already made a plate for Sophia next to her dad. Luke wanted to be next to her but after their kiss, he thought the further away the better, especially with her father in the house and with a gun. The breakfast diner was a long and quiet one. Luke, Sherman, and Matt continued to look at each other and then back at Sophia. Sophia noticed, but had not put much thought into it, for she had just changed and was thinking it was nerves.

"Hey, Sophia?"

"Yeah Dad?"

"Um…your pelt color…you wouldn't happen to know what color you are by chance would you?" Sophia looked at her father with a confused expression, "I mean Luke didn't mention anything to you yet has he."

Sophia looked at Luke and then back at her father, "was he supposed to?"

"No. I wanted to be the one to tell you."

Sophia was very interested now. "Dad, its my pelt color. We have very few colors, I would only get this nervous if I was either one, a black pelt which does not exist because it is a myth or two, a white pelt, and hey, we have Ruby taking care of that color", laughing, "so unless I am hot pink getting this nervous over my pelt is kind of fickle", still laughing.

Sophia noticed that she was the only one laughing, "why aren't any of you laughing?"

"Soph...you…are…um…" Matt struggled to get the words out.

Sherman assisted, "you are a white pelt."

"I am a what?"

Luke could see the mixed emotions all over Sophia, "babe, you are a white wolf."

After a long pause, "how is this possible? I mean aren't there supposed to be like one white wolf in every hundred years or something like that."

"Well apparetently I misread the text, or maybe the elders lied or pulling our legs", Sherman stated.

"Well fix it and find out. I mean, come on, I am a half breed, and I wasn't even supposed to survive my flip."

"Again Sophia, we miscalculated on a lot of things in regards to you and your flip", Sherman stated trying to smooth the situation.

Sophia had her head in both her hands, Luke had managed to come over and sit next to her trying to offer support. "Soph, we'll figure it out."

Matt was trying to reassure his daughter, "Sophia, listen, me and Sherman have been talking, and until we figure out what this means for the pack…we…think that it is best if you do not tell anyone of your pelt color just yet. At least not until we talk to Vivian."

Looking up at her father who was on the other side of her and rubbing her eyes, "fine."

All three males could tell that Sophia was very nervous and uneasy over the news. "Well, I have already missed two days of school, I still have time to make the last half of the day", looking at Luke, "do you wanna go?"

"Are you sure your up for it?"

"Yeah Sophia, I already called the school and told them you were not feeling well. If you're not up for it I would understand", Matt said stroking his daughter's hair.

"No that's okay. I think school will actually keep me occupied."

"Well…let's go then."

Kissing her dad goodbye and waving her dad and Sherman goodbye, Luke and Sophia were out the door hand in hand.

"Well, that went well", Matt said sitting back in his chair.

"She'll be alright Matt. Luke's with her, her mate, not only that she is a strong white wolf, I mean its high school…what could go wrong."

Matt just looked at Sherman rolling his eyes.

I might do some revising to this chapter, depends on feedback. I felt like I pushed this chapter.