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Jacks POV:

I sigh and shut my locker shut.

Man, it's been a really long day-these damn teachers won't leave me alone! I got yelled at five times! And I got two Saturday detentions because I was two minutes late. TWO minutes late!

I swear I would have showed that Mr. Henry what a true alpha would do to a puny, pale blood-sucker such as him-but that's against the rules. That damn vampire…he's got something out for me!

I walk through the halls and swerve through the people moving opposite of my direction. Purposely avoiding the girls swooning by the girls bathroom, and the guys trying to get their attention again-I make my way to the double doors.

Honestly-as weird as it sounds-I just wanna go home, take off my shirt, shift, and just run through the woods. Actually the guys and I are going to train, so that's kinda going to solve my problem. I'll just probably go for a run afterwards.

Quickly moving towards the door, I grab my backpack and doge everyone in my way-that is, with the exception of a certain blonde who seemed to also be in a hurry.

We both fall to the ground, but she lands on top of my chest with a small 'oomph' sound. I look down only to have doe brown eyes meet my own and I give a small smirk. "Well…hey again."

Oddly enough-I momentarily forget about the terrible day and the weight on my shoulders just...disappears. To be honest, it feels nice.

She blushes lightly and pushes a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear. "Oh, uh, hey. We should…uh really stop running into each other like this…"

I smile reassuringly and shrug. "Eh, well I really don't mind." She gets up off of me, and sticks out her hand for me to take. "Uh-huh." She scrunches her tiny nose and mutters, "I think your girlfriend would mind. I learned that this morning."

Once I'm up she simply turns and starts walking out the door. I quickly grab my bag and speed walk after her. "Yeah," I start out, and rub the back of my neck awkwardly. "About that, I'm sorry. Annie could be a little-"

"Feisty? Mean? Provocative?" She finishes for me. I raise my eyebrows and look down at her, but she only continues forwards.

"Jealous." I say. "She can get a little…jealous at times. But once you get to know her, you wouldn't think she's bad-"Kim stops and turns to me, rolling her eyes. "Look Jack. Why are you even talking to me? I thought you didn't associate with losers."

Before I have the chance to answer, she continues walking out to the side walk, not even looking back. "Uh," I say nervously, "Look-you're not a loser…it's something that my friends do- I don't like it, but it's a thing. I will talk to her if you want-and get her to apologize, it-"

She suddenly stops and turns, interrupting my apology. "You know what; just forget about it. It's fine, honestly. All girls freak out sometimes-I completely understand."

I smile and cross my arms, relief rushing over me. "Oh. Uh, good. Good…we'll…I'll catch you later?"

She raises her eyebrow, gives me a teasingly small smile and turns away. "Maybe."

Then she continues to leave and disappears into the huge crowd of students. My eyes never leaving her retreating figure until she's completely gone.

With a ghost of a smirk on my lips, I turn around, walking to my bike. Turning it on, my thoughts wander to the mysterious blonde. There is something about her…I just don't know what yet.

When I put the key in, the engine roars to life and I put on my black helmet. I pull away from the parking lot and away into the streets of Seaford-Kim still running through my mind.


Run.

Move.

Faster.

Longer strides.

Taking a whiff of the air, I locate my target fifty feet away to the left-and moving fast. I swerve to the right, quickly taking a short-cut and dodging trees swiftly. The wind flows though my thick brown fur, every strand whipping wildly around. The scent of the fresh pine trees and freshly blossoming flowers was present and distinct- but the scent of my target is over powering-my focus cannot and will not be broken.

Left.

I make a sharp turn to the right, but stopping abruptly when I don't hear my target's footsteps move anymore. I slowly lower myself into a crouching position so I wouldn't be spotted and I peek over a few leaves and bushes.

Scanning the perimeter, I search for my target and growl lowly when I spot him looking eagerly around, slowly making its way to the edge of the lake. Once it decides it's safe, he begins drinking from the cool lake, lapping away; oblivious from its predator watching closely.

Moving with stealth, I move to the right, moving around the area so I wouldn't be spotted. He continues to drink, so I know I'm good for now.

She gasps and throws her head back-exposing her lightly-tanned neck to me. I dive my head down and kiss down her neck, placing marks all along her collar bone. One of her hands is around the back of my neck and the other tangled in my hair pulling me closer to her-much to my liking.

I stumble slightly backwards, blinking rapidly. I shake my head and frown-what was that? Is this another dream? And if it is…don't I have to be sleeping?

I'm now on bottom and the girl is on top of me-her long hair moved to one side, cascading down like a silky curtain. I can't see her face, because she's currently busy getting 'friendly' with my lips-our tongues dancing fiercely with each other. She brings her nails down my stomach and my chest erupts in a low growl, causing a pleasing smile to appear on her lips.

All thoughts elsewhere, I accidently step on a brown twig, creating a 'crack' sound that hauntingly echoed through the forest.

I snarl cursing the damn stick, and immediately look towards my target-just in time to see its head snap up and look around. Once it looks in my direction, it narrows its eyes in search for any movements. I stand completely still within my hiding spot, and slowly begin to transfer out of stalking mode-into attack mode.

I can't let him spot me; I won't let him spot me! He stares in my direction, slowly starting to let his guard down, and see it as nothing. My claws extend, and I bow down about ready to pounce-

She pants heavily and clutches my back, her legs wrapped tightly around my waist, while I continued my job. We both knew I was on the edge and I was close to doing something that I'm pretty sure we'd both enjoy. My shirt was off-and her shirt was off, leaving her in her black bra and unbuttoned jeans-we both know how this is going to work out.

She uses her right hand to tug my hair encouragingly and she slowly puts her swollen, pink, soft, plump lips to my ear and whispers; "Do it, Jack. I-I'm yours…Mark me."

My eyes widen at the vision, and I stumble back a few steps. Leaves crunched under my feet and apparently this was entirely what my target needed to spot me. It quickly spun around, sprinting back into the forest.

After a few moments, I regain my composure and shake it off, quickly remembering my target. I run after it, and try to sniff out its sense- but I know it's hopeless. I know that he's long gone by now.

After a few silent minutes, I let out an angry howl, turn, and run back in the direction that I came from; back to the camp. While I run, I let my mind drift off back to those darned visions.

What were they? And did they have to appear right then? Why do they have to happen ever? I mean, if I was going to mate with Annie-why does the universe have to show me a glimpse of it?

I've been having those types of dreams for a while-probably starting a month ago. At first, it was just a small kiss-I didn't question it. But then they started to pop up more frequently...maybe it has something to do with 'The Challenge'?

'The Challenge' is a series of tests that test your strength, durability, bravery, knowledge, and instinct in order to become the next Alpha of the pack. Once my father steps down, I will be tested on all those things-I've been basically training all my life for this, and I'm certainly not going to screw it up.

What they do is; they throw the challenger out into the woods for two months, and they have to survive only on those five qualities to make it through. There will be no turning back once you've entered that part of the woods-no one knows for sure what hideous creatures' lies in there.

Only the Alphas before know what's really in there-but they are bounded by law not to speak of it. My only problem is…is that Annie has been a bit clingy lately. I know I need to train for this-I have to go in two weeks!

But lately Annie has been…a little too needy. I mean, I don't mind kissing my girlfriend, making out and such-but lately she's been wanting…more. And truth be told-I can't give her more. At least not right now I can't.

Maybe the reason why she's acting this way is because of Mating Season...yeah she's eighteen, and I'm nineteen and eighteen is the mandatory age where you are supposed to claim your mate-but can't she wait just a little longer? Do all girls act this crazy?

The bottom line is; this is a very important time right now and she's kinda been pushing my limits. In all honesty…I kinda…I'm...possibly...maybe...starting to lose feelings for her-I mean...I know its ridiculous!...but-

Caught off guard, I'm tackled to the ground and immediately pinned, with a pitch black wolf with bright yellow eyes growling lowly, and bearing its fangs.

I look him straight in the eyes and growl back, and I watch as after a while, he backs off of me and shifts back to his normal self.

I got up and shook myself off, and looked at my attacker. There stood my slick, black haired and Latino best friend (since kindergarten), with black shorts, his black shirt, arms crossed and his signature grin plastered on his face.

"You thought you could get me, huh Jack? Yeah that's right-I heard you behind those bushes by the lake. That's point one for Jerry! Woo!" He shouts his signature holler, and pumps his fist in the air.

I growl and shift back into myself, standing up and stretching. "Oh, shut up Jerry. You know I would have gotten you if I hadn't stepped on those twigs." I brush past him and start walking back to the camp.

He rolls his eyes, and jogs to catch up to my pace. "Oh come on man, it was just a little competition. I mean, you are going to be the Alpha…can't you just let me win once? I am just an omega…and I am just your best friend…" He voice goes higher, and he smiles nudging me a bit.

I resist the urge to smile at his stupidity, and I sigh. "Fine Jerry. You got me, this once. Don't get used to it though." I smirk a little when he jumps high into the air, as happy as he could be.

"Yes! Finally, I beat the unbeatable Jack Brewer in training! Maybe I should become Alpha! Woo!" I look at him and raise an eyebrow, and he visibly shrinks down. "Y-Yeah, never mind."

We arrive at the camp, and walk passed the Training Hall. The little pups were training in there, their small little claws were out, and tiny teeth we're bared. They fought against carved animal posts, and small matches we're set up against each other with a supervisor watching.

Jerry hooked his arm around my neck, and nuggied me before pushing me away and pointing into the Training Hall. He laughed, and pointed. "Remember when we we're just little pups just like them? When we first got our set of claws…when we both grew in our canines?"

I smile cockily, and cross my arms. "If I do remember correctly, I was the first one to grow in my claws and I was the first one to grow in my canines. You didn't grow your set until the second grade."

He glares at me and crosses his arms. "Dude, you know that I was a…late bloomer! That's all! You know-not all of us can be soon-to-be-the-greatest-Alpha-of-the-pack Jack Brewer."

I smile at his stupid humor as he continues to ramble on and on about how 'wonderful' I am, but my smile soon fades slightly when my parents come up to me, walking side by side.

My father looked serious as always-but my mother has a smile on her lips. Her long brown hair was curly and free; it cascaded down her yellow short-sleeved t-shirt, stopping right in the middle of her back. She had jeans and a t-shirt-a simple outfit, yet she looked so comforting.

Her brown eyes shined brightly as she looked into my own. She had high cheekbones and her smile was warm, and the scar running down her left ear halfway down to her chin seemed to be non-existent because her overall natural beauty shined brightly.

Now on my mother's right stood my father. He wore the usual attire, tan kakis with a tight black shirt on with tennis shoes. His eyes were a stone cold grey, which showed no trace of life or excitement. His lips were set in a straight line, and his body was stiff. Unlike my mother's, my father's hair was a pitch black and perfect, with a few traces of grey.

My mom smiled warmly at the both of us, and looked to Jerry. "Ah, Jerry. How was school-did you pass that science test like you said you would?"

Jerry darts his eyes away from my mom, and scratches his neck awkwardly. "Uh…yeah 'bout that…" She looks at him, and he shrugs. "I got a D. Yeah, it's no biggie-it happens right?"

She crosses her arms, and leans on her side, favoring her left leg. "Jerry. You know what that means-go tell James and Lina." At the mentioning of his parents, Jerry smiles innocently, and shakes his head. "Nah…I think I'm good-"

My mom gives him a stern look and with the raise of her left eyebrow, he jumps back and whimpers. "I-I'll just uh, go tell them now…you know since that's the responsible thing to do-Cya Jack!" He pats my back before sprinting away to who knows where, in search for his parents.

When Jerry was out of sight, my mom turns to me and smiles. "There's my Jackie. How was school honey?" I smile back at her, bend down slightly and hug her. "It was good, mom."

She leans back and nods approvingly. "Good, good." I then look to my dad who has his eyes locked on his Samsung Galaxy S5. Mom nudges him with her elbow, and he looks to her with a questionable glance, and then looks to me.

With the quick whip of his hand, the phone was gone in an instant, and he had his hands behind his back in a proper manner. He coughs and raises his eyebrows at me. "Ah yes, Jackson. I just had to finish some work. Now-I presume that training went well? After all- you know the Challenge is very important...and very soon."

I mentally roll my eyes at my dad, and I simply nod. "Yeah, training went fine." He narrows his eyes at me, and tilts his head in the slightest way. "Yes. What have I told you about saying 'Yeah'?"

My mother clicks her teeth together and shakes her head. "David-"She starts, before my father looks down on her, speaking their 'unspoken' language.

After a few seconds, he looks at me and I look at my father straight in his eyes. I then say with clenched teeth, "Yes. Yes, training went fine."

As the tension between us two grew, my mom sighs and lets go of his hand, walking over to the nursing center. "I'll be with Maria."

She sends a certain look to my father, and turns to me gently putting her hand on my cheek. "I'll see you later this evening honey." I smile at her, and watch her leave, before I look back at him.

My father then turns away from me, and his Samsung Galaxy S5 magically appears in his hands again. "Jackson-your Challenge is in a few weeks. I do not want to see you to fail. Oh, and do not be late for the Brown's dinner party tonight. I expect a lot of results Jackson. Are we clear?"

I say silent, and my father slightly turns towards me with his eyebrow raised. "Are we clear?"

"Yes."

He turns back around, and puts the phone back to his ear. "Hello? Lucas! Ah, yes it's me David. Yes, yes, it's been quite a long time my friend-"He walks off talking, leaving me behind.

God, my dad is such an asshole.

I huff, and turn away from him and walk in the other direction with a frown apparent on my face. He expects so much of me! I swear, he's always on that goddamn phone or always working.

Once on my seventh birthday, all I asked for was to go hunting with him. That's all I wanted to do-because all the other kids had already begun hunting with their fathers or mothers, and I wanted to do that as well.

So I asked him the day before my birthday, and he said yes. That was the happiest moment of my life-not only because he said yes, but I was finally going to go hunting!

Everything went by in a blur that day. School went by fast, I was just so excited! Everyone wished me a happy birthday and all that, but I barely paid any attention. I just wanted it to be 3 o'clock already!

Finally, 3 o'clock came around, and I ran outside to the forest entrance, peeking inside. But I quickly pulled myself away because I wanted to see it first with my dad. Because that was our moment!

So I sat there waiting for him to come.

At first I thought that he was just late because he got out of a late meeting. But that idea soon flew out the window as the hours passed.

I walked back and fourth of the entrance, trying to pass the time, but that couldn't distract me from the realization; that my dad stood me up.

When I checked the time it was around 8, and I decided that he wasn't coming. So I picked up my back pack, and walked home angry, sad, and alone.

To this day I don't know what my dad was doing, that was more important than me. But ever since then, he's been a major pain in my ass.

And the only way to show him up for good is to pass the Challenge. And I intend to pass it with flying colors.

I look up and realize I was at the entrance of the forest. I take a deep breath, and whip off my shirt. I then get a running start, and focus on the wolf inside of me. I shift, and start sprinting through, dodging large trees, and jumping over a fallen tree trunk.

What I really need right now is to burn off this anger. And what better way to burn off anger than go for a run? Burns off steam-and counts as training for my Challenge.

It's, a win-win situation, and it couldn't get any better.


Okay, that's it for now!

I know its a little short...but I'll write it longer next time-PROMISE!

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