-MILA-Lobo walked into the Pack grounds only a few minutes before Betty and Shauna were due to speak.The half moon was shining with a silvery light in the dark night sky, with very few flickering lights of the stars around it."Took you long enough," I hissed with annoyance, "Did you find anything out?"He shook his head, "No. But I have the written prophecy with a trusted translator.""Good. Now can we get this over and done with, please?"He nodded and we walked into the clearing together.The rest of the Pack was already waiting. Betty and Shauna waited in front of the crowd, ready to give their pleas, Mitch stood beside them giving me a dirty look."When is he going to stop hating me?" I asked in a hushed whisper."He doesn't hate you. He's just not used to taking orders from anyone else."I scoffed, I highly doubted that was the case.I could see the look of hatred in his eyes as he stared at me.Lobo stepped up and I followed him."We have discussed the transgressions against
-MILA-I paced the cabin, Lobo had chosen to lock me in before he left the Pack grounds.He was determined to get the translation done before the verdict about Betty and Shauna. I knew he was trying to prove that Shauna lied about the prophecy. And I was in two minds about how I felt on the matter.If she was telling the truth, that meant I could never have any children. But if she was lying, she would likely be sentenced to death.I wasn't sure how I would handle either of those situations."Mila."I stopped pacing, turning to one of the windows where Elena was standing."What are you doing?" I asked."I'm checking on you. Why did he lock you in?""Apparently, I'm a danger to myself. He didn't want me to tell the Pack about the prophecy." I explained."Why would he want to hide something like that?""He thinks it makes me a target. I don't know. I guess he thinks that the Pack will be concerned for their safety with me around. If he doesn't have a mate, the prophecy can't come true.
-MILA-I screamed in frustration when I didn't shift. I could clearly hear that there was trouble going on out there, and it frustrated me that I was locked in here and unable to do anything about it.I wanted to be out there, helping the rest of the Pack.I tried to get out, but it was no use, Lobo had made sure that I was locked up tightly.A part of me wondered if he suspected there would be trouble today. Another part of me felt guilty and I wondered if I had caused this with my earlier confession.Having no way to get out, I sat down on the edge of the bed and listened to the commotion outside.It sounded like things were getting worse, and much closer.I got back to my feet and went over to the window to have a look out and see what was going on.I couldn't tell much, but I could see wolves fighting. And then I realized that it was my fault. They were trying to get to the cabin and the Pack was circled around it, warding them off.This made me feel even worse. I was in here, sa
-MILA-I hoped the Pack couldn't tell how nervous I was by my inability to stand still. Lobo was addressing them about the prophecy.True to his word, he was telling them that Shauna was mistaken, but that it was no fault of her own.I knew why we had to lie to them, but I wouldn't say I liked it. I wanted to tell them the truth, and I felt guilty standing by while Lobo lied to them.I shifted from one foot to the other, glancing around.I was trying not to look guilty and knew I was failing miserably.I noticed Mitch sneaking glances at me from time to time, which made me think he suspected that we were lying to them all.I caught Mitch's eyes and looked away, casting my eyes downward. Betty and Shauna stood nearby, and both of them kept looking at me too, but I refused to meet their gaze.I was afraid they would be able to see that we were hiding the truth from them.Lobo nudged me and I looked up, realizing I was probably making the situation worse. I forced a smile at him, hoping
-MILA-I chewed at my thumbnail as I stood in the clearing with Lobo. My eyes kept darting to Elena who stood beside Mitch.I wanted this hearing over and done with so that we could get a move on with our search for the cure. A small part of me wondered if I was being selfish, I knew Lobo wanted me to embrace what he had made me. But I couldn't, especially after hearing the prophecy. My eyes trailed over to Shauna and Betty. The pair stood beside one another, but I could feel the hate radiating from them in waves. "Are you okay?" Lobo asked, lowering his head.I nodded, "Yes. I'm just impatient." As the words left my mouth, a sudden hot flash ran through my body. It was very sudden, and so brief that I barely noticed it.Lobo placed a hand on my lower back, "Are you sure you're okay?" He asked through the mind link.I nodded, I felt fine, just slightly off with everything that was going on. I was sure once I was human again, I would have a less stressful life. Lobo dropped his han
-MILA-"No one is going to come in here and admit to an attempt on my life." I pointed out as I moved between the closet and the bag sitting on the bed. I was packing some clothes for our trip to get the cure.Lobo sat on a chair near the window, an intense look on his face while he stared out, "Then you understand the punishment will be the worst there is. I gave them an opportunity to do things the right way."I paused to purse my lips at him, "Lobo, to be fair, they're probably scared of you, and honestly I don't blame them. If I was in their position, I would feel the exact same way."He turned to me, "You just have to find a common ground with everyone, don't you?"I shrugged, "I'm not sure if that's a trait or a flaw."He reached an arm out and pulled me over to him, pulling me onto his lap, "I would say it's a bit of both. I love that you want to find the best in everyone. But I also fear it will get you harmed one day."I sighed, "I know. But it's just how I am. I would rathe
-MILA-I woke up feeling a heavy dread in my stomach and a sense of anxiety beginning to set in, complete with nausea.I looked over at Lobo who was asleep beside me, it was one of the first times he was actually sleeping in for a change, it was also one of the few times where he looked completely peaceful.It calmed me slightly to look at him and a smile crept onto my face, a feeling of warmth spreading through me.I sighed, snuggling closer to him while admiring his beauty.It came to mind that he was misunderstood in many ways. It was easy to see why, he had a way of oozing power.His very presence demanded respect.But that was only his outward appearance. Deep within, he was a soft and caring man.I would even go as far as saying he was emotional and fragile.Suddenly a frown came to my face at the thought. He was willing to give up his whole life for me. Was it fair of me to expect him to do that?The answer was no, it wasn't.I was being incredibly selfish. With a heavy heart,
-MILA-The trees blurred as we drove past. Betty and Elena were talking up a storm in the front while I sulked in the back seat. Although it was by my own doing, I still couldn't get over the pain I was feeling over my choice."Mila?" Betty glanced into the rearview mirror before turning her attention back to the road."Yeah?" I asked, the single word seemed to take more effort than usual, feeling as if it sucked a boat load of energy from me."Are you-""Don't ask if I'm okay, because I'm not, and I don't know when I will be."Elena turned in her seat to face me, "I think you did the right thing. You made a selfless choice based on love. Not many of us would be able to do that.""Well, it doesn't feel like I've done anything good.""Why is it so important to become human again?" Betty asked."When I was with Lowell, I knew the day would come where I would be marked. But he made it sound easier. Since I've been marked it's been hell. I hate this. And now with the prophecy... I can't d