Piper and her mom have been on the run from her abusive father for years. No matter whey they hide, he always seems to find them.
When her mom takes Piper to the town she grew up, Piper meets family members, new classmates, and a mysterious boy who...
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Piper Lancaster
I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket and I look to see a text message from mom.
Mom: Did you go to school?
Me: Yup
Mom: And you didn't think to leave me a message or tell me where you were going? You know the rules, Piper.
Me: I'm aware, Mom. I'll remember to next time, I... didn't really feel like talking this morning
I waited for a few seconds while I see her typing. I was still nervous about what she was going to say, but usually I am comfortable telling her what mindset I am in. She is quite respectful which I have always been grateful for and try to show the same attitude back.
Mom: I understand. Take all the time you need.
I put my phone back in my pocket and walked out the school. Bailey told me that he wanted to drive me back home, but I declined. I found myself enjoying walking home my first day. Besides the bear encounter of course. And maybe I'll see my wolf friend. I stop in my tracks, the school around the corner.
Wolf.
Black and Silver
Blue eyes.
Owen.
My wolf friend was Owen. He was a werewolf, it made perfect sense. But how did he not get caught walking me home. How did my family not get his scent or anything?
I walk through the woods along the road, hoping to see him again. I scan the trees. I know that he wouldn't just walk up to me. The only reason why he did was because I was going to be eaten by a bear. I think. We barely knew each other, why would he help me? Is it because he is feeling all the things I am? No, he couldn't. It's impossible. I heard something deeper in the forest. I couldn't help myself. I find myself wandering into the woods.
The leaves crunch under my weight as I take small steps. I hear more rustling. That is definitely more than one animal running. I pick up my pace, making sure my backpack is secure. If there are wolves, I want to see them. What if they are from my pack? I wouldn't mind seeing them in action. I walk into a clearing, a small field with a patch of long grass. I walk into the clearing and set my bag on the ground. This might be one of my favorite new places. It doesn't look like its been found by a lot of people. I lay on the ground and I wouldn't mind if I fell asleep right here and now. I close my eyes.
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