We Have Each other's Backs ✔

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"Look-"

"Ethan! Stop. Stop following me around, stop asking if I'm ok, stop trying to do things for me, stop hunting for me- just go back to the mountain", I growl in annoyance at him. Is he this blind that he can't tell I don't want to see him right now? Ever since he helped Callista's mom and he saw me passed out he's done nothing but harass me.

"Are you in pain? Can you just answer me that?", he sighs heavily.

"You feel my pain Ethan. Do you feel anything?"

"No but-"

"No buts. Please leave me alone Ethan. I've had to hear you all night. Not that I don't want to- but I need a break. Please"

His eyes lock with mine and without another word he leaves.

Turn around. Go back to him, my wolf groans.

Did- Did I just hear you correctly?, I question her.

Can't you feel the tug on our heart? We aren't feeling like that. He is, my wolf sounds disappointed.

Of course I feel it. But I'm trying to ignore it, I push through the forest.

He loves you Sierra.

I stop walking. Confusion fills me at my wolf's words. She never makes comments like that about Ethan.

And I know you love him too. Why do you keep pushing him away once you two start to get closer?, my wolf's anger rises.

Are you feeling ok? Like I'm being serious. I'm worried, I question her again.

Sierra.

Yes?

I may not love Ethan like you do. And I know how I always put negative thoughts in your head about him. I know how unsupportive I have been toward him. Do you understand how losing Isaiah made me feel?, she's close to tears now.

Of course I understand. That's why I won't do anything with Ethan because I respect your feelings, tears find their ways to my eyes as well.

Go back to him Sierra. Turn around! Now!

My wolf is close to taking over, but I stand my ground.

It's going to hurt you, I fight mentally with my wolf- but she wins.

My hands stretch to paws, my body falls forward and I feel my teeth grow from inside my mouth. My claws scratch the ground and I turn around toward Ethan. My ears twitch at the sounds of dirt being kicked by Ethan.

Now go, my wolf commands one last time. I realize that she won't stop so I begin to run. I dodge a few trees til I find him. He's still in human form, he turns slowly to face me.

"Sierra?",his eyebrow raises in interest. He isn't concerned, or even worried.

I crawl forward and lay my head down in front of him. A smile grows on his face as his eyes look fondly at me. His hands start stroking my fur. My fur slips through his fingers. Our eyes meet and he leans in toward my ear.

"You don't have to tell me. I know you love me"

My heart starts racing at his words and it makes him laugh.

"And don't worry. I love you too", he continues to let his fingers run through my fur- eventually putting me to sleep.

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"I just wanted to thank you Ethan. I mean, really", Callista sticks out her hand toward me," you've gained my trust and respect"

I shake her hand and wait for her to leave to turn to Ryan.

"Is everyone being fed?", I ask him.

"Yes. Tim and I however had to hunt for a few- but everyone's tummy's are full. Did you and Sierra eat?", he smiles at me.

I look off the loft and below me. Sierra's white fur nearly blinds the whole room. She's making her way to the staircase. I take it she didn't change out of her clothes before she shifted. Sierra's eyes meet mine for a split second before she crawls into the hole of our room.

"Sierra did. I'm not in the mood for food", I admit to him that I haven't eaten.

"Well I would.. Before the vampires take their turn tonight to hunt. They don't eat full bodies, they just drink the blood," Ryan snarls," they waste so much"

"We will not talk of the others while we live here. I don't want there to be tension", I warn him and make my way to Jaspers hole. I peek in and see the three of them sitting on the floor. Alison see's me and calls me in. I walk in and sit between Jasper and Logan.

"How are you Alpha?", Alison smiles at me.

Logan reaches out for me and I happily take him into my lap.

"I don't know", I admit as I look down at Logan.

Logan's eyes are wide as he stares at me. His eyes dart around, looking at all of my facial features. I smile fondly, and it smiles him smile too. His cheeks becoming even chubbier, if it was possible.

"Is everything ok?", Jasper looks concerned at me.

"Everything is perfect", I hum and lay Logan down in my arms," just.. I don't know about my feelings.."

"Towards whom?", Alison scoots a little closer and lowers her voice.

"How did you know you two were in love?", I question the both of them.

Alison smiles to herself, sneaking a shy look toward Jasper," the moment I knew I loved Jasper.. Oh it was a moment like no other. We were in a meadow, hunting for some deer for dinner. It was no big deal.. But the way our eyes met. We completely forgot about the deer in front of us. And in that moment we were just focused on each other. My heart race- sorry. I'll stop there," she giggles.

I look to Jasper and he seems to be lost in her words," I feel in love with you that night at the waterfall-"

"No!", her cheeks heat up.

He chuckles," ok. Ok. But that was the night I knew I loved you"

"This one might be personal- but.. When did you two.. Or- when did Jasper- uh", suddenly Embarrassment fills my chest.

Jasper let's out a loud laugh at my sudden reaction. I give him a glare and he takes me serious.

"I apologize Alpha"

"Oh shut up Jasper", I smile at him and he smiles back.

Worry fills my chest and I realize Sierra is worried why I am embarrassed.

"I marked her-"

"There you are", Sierra climbs into the hole with a smile on her face. But before she greets Alison she gives me a questioning look.

I smile to reassure her and a wave of relief from her fills me. She then runs to Alison, hugs her, hugs Jasper then coos at Logan in my arms.

I get a sudden rush of emotions as I watch her. Sierra's eyes meet mine and I get double the feeling.

We're feeling the same thing.

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Sierra walking through the bottom of the mountain from Ethan's P.O.V