I hadn't been expecting to run in to my father and his new girlfriend at the market. Ashley I think was her name, I don't know, I didn't pay attention when he called me about her. Dad had actually invited me to meet her... I guess he must really like the woman if he wanted me to meet her. Usually his girlfriends were only around for a week or so before he dumped them. "So how is school?" Dad asked, I noticed he was holding Ashley's hand. "It was good, Grant and Mikey, Two boys I play basketball with after school invited me to join them at their table again. We're going to play basketball with Ryan, Mikey's little brother later on today." I told him. So this is his daughter, she's just as pretty as I would have expected. I heard Ashley's thoughts. I liked her already but I still wanted to get to know her before I decided.., she was a woman who seemed to have a chance as my stepmother.

"How have you been dad? I haven't heard much from you." I asked, trying to be pleasant and ignore our past arguing. I didn't want to fight with my father on top of everything else going on. "Work's been going well, the house is being remodeled. Had a leak in the roof over the kitchen so I figured I might has well just fix that whole area and when I'm finished with that I'll fix any other problems I find." Wow I hadn't expected to hear that. Dad didn't see anything wrong with his house before. "Can't wait to see the finished product." I said instead of making some joke about his sudden change in heart over his home.

"Should you really be hanging around two boys from School? You are a girl Fae, their intentions could be different." He showed concern. "Their safe." I said, he knew that I wouldn't be around them if they weren't. But something was off by the way we were talking to each other. It was like he had forgiven me for getting in his way. I knew what he thought about me because of my freaky mind reading and I knew that he couldn't have forgiven me so fast. It was when I looked over at Ashley that I knew he was putting on a show for her... and I had been playing along with him. I could be a bitch and make him show his anger with me but I didn't want to ruin his chances with a decent woman. So instead I continued to play along no matter how much it bothered me. "I should probably finish up here and head back to my aunts. See ya around?" I was polite. From the outside you couldn't tell anything was wrong but on the inside I was screaming and crying.

Instead of actually doing any shopping I made my way out of the store and walked home. I didn't go inside when I got home and instead I stayed outside, climbing up in to one of the nearby trees and laying against one of the thicker branches. I've ruined everything... Maybe I should just leave, then dad won't have to pretend he loves me and Sookie, Eric, and Pam can live their lives without having to worry about the human child getting in their way. Godric wouldn't have to go through hell protecting me... I should just leave. With one last look at the house I walked away... heading deeper and deeper in to the woods surrounding the area.

I knew it was a stupid thing to do and as the wolves surrounded me I found that I didn't want them around. "Leave." I ordered but of course none made a move. "I am no longer Godric's human, you no longer have to protect me. Leave." One by one they did... only the youngest stayed near me and followed me as I continued walking, stepping over fallen branches and ducking under low ones. I was surprised when the wolf shifted, it was a boy probably around the age of fourteen. "Godric didn't abandon you. I don't believe he would." I shrugged. "Doesn't matter, I'm sick of living this way. Getting in everyone's way... it's better for everyone if I leave. Sookie won't have to worry about trying to kill me all the time, Eric and Pam, won't have to deal with my smart ass behavior, My father won't have to pretend he loves me, and Godric won't have to protect me from everyone... as I will no longer be the king's human. He won't have to worry about me every again."

"Fae don't play the part of the fool, it doesn't suit you." The wolf said and I rolled my eyes. "Says the naked boy." He chuckled. "I'm comfortable in my body, besides do you see clothes any where around us?" I laughed. "Of course not, we're in the woods." Ok so maybe having the kid around for a little while won't be all bad. "Exactly." I stepped under a low branch and nearly screamed when a snake tried to bite me. Instead I found it came in to contact with a light blue shield and vaporized. "Nice, now if you would only do that when vampires and humans attack you." The boy joked. I rolled my eyes and kept walking. He just laughed but kept following me, shifting back in to wolf.

I don't know how much time had passed, but I did no it was dark as hell now. I couldn't see anything. I was just leaning against a tree at this point, but I knew it wasn't safe to stay in one spot for to long. With that thought I pushed myself away from the tree and kept going, I needed to find a road and get the hell out of these woods. "Fae." I jumped when I heard the boys voice. "Sorry for scaring you." He said before he took my hand. "I can lead you out of here, but we need to get moving before the vampires come out." I nodded and let him pull me forward. We kept walking for awhile in complete silence. I knew the boy was listening for danger, probably smelling the air to. I felt horrible for endangering this kid, but he didn't seem to want to go home. Even though I had told him to a few times already. Suddenly he stopped. "Shh." He whispered so quietly I barely heard him. I was surprised when he bent down and scooped up some mud smearing it all over me.

I realized then that he was trying to hide my scent so I bent down and smearing mud all over myself to help him. Once he was satisfied we kept moving, faster than before but he was careful where we stepped. Trying not to make any noise... What does this kid do all the time? He's definitely use to this though. Once he deemed we were safe enough he looked at me. "Sorry, just your scent was drawing vampires attention." I understood. "It's ok, thanks. I would be vamp food without you." He chuckled. "Yea you would. Admit i'm awesome." I smiled. "Your awesome wolfie." I laughed. "Names Aiden but sure you can call me wolfie." I swear he mumbled something about stupid nicknames.

"If you don't want me to call you that I can always call you by your name." He shook his head. "Nah wolfie makes you happy, I like it better when your happy." Aww he's such a sweet kid. "Well we're nearing a road, I can smell the cars, so I need to shift. At least if someone stops you can pass me off as your pet or something." I sighed in relief. "Thank god... I thought we were going to be stuck there." He laughed before he shifted but even as he stood in front of me as a silver, white, and black wolf I could see the smile in his brown eyes. I wanted to ask him why he was so determined to stay with me but I didn't and instead wondered if his family was worrying. They had to be right? A fourteen year old boy running around on his own, doing god knows what. You would think one of the wolves would have shown up looking for him already. "I look like a mess." I laughed. I heard a noise come from him and I knew he was laughing to. After some time my stomach started growling though a first I thought a bear was behind us.

Aiden practically fell over laughing in wolf form, it was pretty funny since I had jumped and looked behind me expecting some big ass bear to be there. Eventually we came across a gas station and I went inside and bought new clothes for both of us, picking up some chips as well. Once outside Aiden and I walked out of sight and he shifted out of wolf form and got dressed. Handing him the bag of chips I said "You should go home wolfie, I don't want you to get in to trouble with your parents." He shrugged and opened the bag. "No point, I don't have parents. Just a pack and even then they just tolerate me. So your stuck with me, we can form our own pack of misfits and weirdo's."

He turned something serious in to a joke, acting like he didn't even care that he is a orphan. I just played along not wanting him to feel bad, I felt bad for even bringing up the subject. "Sounds fun but who's gonna be alpha?" He gave me the are you kidding look. "Me of course, I'm more awesome." I rolled my eyes at him and we both started laughing. "You can be second in command." He said. "Well thanks." I said sarcastically. "Your welcome." He smirked. "We should probably keep moving, I want to find a hotel. I'm exhausted and I could really use a shower." He chuckled but said nothing. Which was probably the smart thing to do. Aiden and I started walking again, sticking as close to the woods as we could but keeping the road in sight. I was looking for a sign that could tell us where we were but after awhile I gave up and just started joking around with Aiden. I checked my phone occasionally, not surprised to find txt messages and missed calls. I didn't bother to reply and instead just stuck the phone in my back pocket.

"You should probably check those." Aiden said before taking some more chips and popping them in his mouth. "No point, it's probably just everyone yelling at me anyways." He shook his head. "Fae check the damn thing, your just making things worse by ignoring them all." Oh fine! I pulled my phone out and checked Godric's messages.

Fae where are you?

Faelyn why did you tell the wolves you are no longer my human?

What is going on?

Faelyn! Please txt me back.

I am coming to look for you.

I sighed before replying.

I don't want you to come look for me, I am fine. I left because I wanted to. Don't bother trying to find me, it won't make a difference. Stay there and play King, I don't want your protection. You can tell everyone else to leave me the hell alone to. I'm done. Thanks for everything you have done for me but I don't want this anymore. I'm sorry but I think its best if we just go separate ways. You don't need to protect me all the time. I'm going to miss you Godric. Sorry. Goodbye.

"Harsh." Aiden commented. "Oh shut up. I did it for his own good." He rolled his eyes. "So telling a 2,000 year old vampire when your the reason he's still living that you want nothing more to do with him is a good thing?" What? "What do you mean wolfie?" I asked not bother to hide the panic I was feeling. "Godric is only living because of you. He made that clear to us wolves when he had us protect you. Said he would kill all of us in brutal ways if something happened to you." I sighed and shook my head. Typing a quick message to Godric.

I'll talk to you later... I just need to calm down, I'm sorry for acting like a bitch.

"Better." He chuckled and gave me the chips. "Now eat." I rolled my eyes but listened. I nearly jumped for joy when we came across a hotel. Aiden had laughed at me but said nothing as I practically ran to get a room for us. Claiming to need a room for the night for me and my little brother, surprisingly these people didn't ask for ID or anything just took the money and gave me the keys to a room. Aiden shook his head and followed me to go find the room. Of course I knew why they didn't question me for a ID. The lady felt bad for us, since we looked homeless. I knew we would have to leave sooner than I wanted to but if we stayed they would probably send child services here. I would listen out just in case though. "Ok go shower before you destroy the hotel with your excitement." I stuck my tongue out at him before walking in to the bathroom. Almost as soon as I got out of the shower I passed out on the bed.

I woke up with a shock as I felt something on top of me, only to see that Aiden was using my stomach as a pillow. Snoring like a bear. He was lucky I realized it was him cause I was about to zap his ass. I don't think he would have been to happy about that later. Of course I wasn't comfortable with him laying on me but I wasn't going to be mean and push him off when he had made sure I was safe last night.