My Name is NOT Cupcake

It was a few days before I got to see my dad. I was happy I got to see him. Tight hugs were becoming a common occurrence.

"Novalyn, I'm so happy you're safe," he sighed. We caught up and he told me everything about mom and Nolan and what he knew. He knew the bare minimum about werewolves.

I stayed at Alpha Peter's house for two weeks. It was stressful sitting on our hands and waiting for something to happen. The ache in my chest was growing each day and I knew exactly what it was. I missed Elias. Even though I was hurt a lot, I knew, on some level, he was trying to protect me. I also knew that he would stop at nothing to get me back. He already told me that much. That's why Alpha Peter and Mason trained the Sentinel to prepare for Elias. Nolan and Mason took turns training with them. 

My dad would come by every now and then. He would have dinner with us and bring me clothes and things from home when I needed them since my supply was running low. I spent a lot of time with Mason, but I didn't mind at all. We were best friends before we dated so everything came naturally. Then one night, it happened.

That first warning howl.

Uno when the battle cry was given. Peter rushed

of here. Take her to the enchanted cabin," Peter said in a rush before he disappeared

else are you guys not telling me," I asked as a loud alarm began to sound. Nolan stayed with me as Mason ran

stiffly. I'd only seen him this serious when our mom died... apparently, due to rogue werewolves. Nolan grabbed my hand and we met Mason at the front door. One look at the scene outside

go on foot," Nolan said. We ran out the back door and Mason exploded into his brownish wolf; immediately tearing through his clothes. I gasped and jumped in shock. I'd never seen them transform before ever, and I never even dreamed of seeing it happen this close. It sure was something to see. Nolan lifted me and placed me on Mason's back before I had any time to object. Mason took off running with me on his back. I gripped my fingers in his fur and crotched low to his body to keep from falling off at the speed he was going. Nolan had my bag on his back and was running beside us. They never slowed... never faltered. Finally,