AN: I'm baaack! Sorry for the hiatus. I've been gone for a while, crazy stuff's being going on at home and school… but I have been working on the next part of chapter 12 … and here's a sneak peek…

Chapter 12 Part Two

Gabriel was reassured again and again his mate would be fine. He had to believe Aunt Persia. He needed to believe. But the delivery had taken such a long time already…

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There was a ringing sound all through the forest, which made the birds in the trees cry out and leave in a hurry. Someone was in the forest. Someone with a gun.

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She paced around the inn, hoping Gabriel would return soon. It was soon about to rain.

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Delilah's cry rang out above all the others. The pack quieted down, and were forced to listen.

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It seemed unlikely that now, of all times, Aiden would reappear. And on TV no less.

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­­With all of the events that had been going on recently, it seemed hard to believe peace would come. It seemed all anyone could do was hold their breath and wait.

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So, I hope I've got at least SOME of your interest again... and thanks to my loyal readers. Be expecting the FULL chapter sometime in the coming week.