Annabelle

Was Travis implying what I thought he was? No,no I refuse to believe it. I don't, I have a perfect mom and dad and brother at home. I couldn't help the nagging suspicion in the back of my mind, telling me to believe that the King and Queen were my real parents. Everyone was watching and waiting for my reaction, I breathed in and out slowly.

"I have a Mom and Dad at home, they are my parents." I said.

"Annabelle you have to conside-" I cut Travis off.

"No! I refuse to believe that they aren't my real parents, because they are! They are the people who raised me." I said my voice full of conviction. Ellie was still holding me at my side and she was looking down guiltily for a reason I didn't know.

"Dinner's ready." Fawn said from the kitchen. I knew she heard everything.

Me and Ellie walked to the table I sat next to her and picked at my food. I ate small bites and looked down at my plate. Ellie ate all her dinner and waited patiently for me to finish. I looked over at her she was frowning at me and looking between me and my plate obviously wanting me to eat. I ate a couple bites of my chicken and mashed potatoes when I looked back at her she was smiling at me. I chuckled, when I put my fork down she frowned, I picked it back up and she smiled. I finished my dinner and put my plate in the sink, Ellie followed my example and followed me upstairs to my room. She was holding my hand when we walked into my room.

"You can sleep on the bed, and i'll sleep on the couch."

She let go of my hand and walked silently to the bed. She closed her eyes and i saw a small tear leak out. I was at her side in an instant, I had an arm around her shoulders and she was curled into my side crying.

"Ellie? What's the matter?" I asked softly. She sobbed and hiccuped. She shook her head.

"y-you'll hate me." She said in a tiny voice. She hasn't talked since she got here. So I was quite surprised.

"No I won't. Please tell me I don't like seeing you cry." She looked up at me and sniffled.

"They made me do it. I didn't want to." She sobbed.

"Who did? They can't hurt you here Ellie, you can tell me." Her eyes glistened with hope.

"It was the bad man. He killed my mommy and said if I didn't do it he would kill my daddy and brothers." She was sniffling, but not crying anymore.

"They have your family? What did they make you do?" I asked. My heart clenched for her. She was one brave little girl.

"He said I had to come here and become friends with you. He said I had to lie and tell you that I escaped. He said he would kill my brothers and daddy like he did my mom. I didn't want to, but I don't want my family to die." She started sobbing again.

I held her close. She was telling the truth I could see it in her eyes. Who would do this? They already killed her mom. And they were threatening to kill her dad and brothers. They clearly wanted her to get close to me and the pack so she could report back to this person about what we where doing so they have the advantage to attack the pack when we didn't know.

"Is there anything else?" She thought for a second before her eyes widened.

"He-he said that I have to report things to him so he can start hurting people. He wants to attack. He said to tell you that he was going to attack in a month. Annabelle please don't go i don't want you to die, he said he was going to kill people." She was holding my arm and started crying again.

"Shhh it's okay I won't die I promise and we will get your family back." She looked up at me.

"You will?" She asked while wiping her eyes.

"Yes, but first we need to come up with a plan and we need to tell the pack so no one can get hurt." She nodded and jumped off the bed she grabbed my hand.

"Come on. We have to tell them." She pulled me toward the door.

"Sweetie, we can tell them in the morning. You need to rest."

"No, this is important. I don't want you or anyone to die. The bad man must pay."

Her eyes were drooping. I picked her up and placed her on my hip. She wasn't very heavy, side affects from being held captive. She put her arms around my neck and leaned her head in the crook of my neck. When we walked out into the living room I saw Fawn and Travis sitting on the couch.

"Travis, Fawn. I have to tell you something important." They both looked at me then Ellie.

I sat down with Ellie still on my side. I re-positioned her so she was on my lap. I told them everything that Ellie told me about how she was forced to come here and that this 'Mystery' man was planning to attack around a month or so and how he had killed her mother and threatened to do the same with her brothers and father.

"Well, this isn't going to help our situation. I'll have to send a letter to the King and Queen saying we won't be able to attend their ball." I nodded.

"Ellie told me that she is supposed to report to this person about our whereabouts, so they can attack when we arn't prepared, what if we can use that to our advantage."

"That's actually not a bad idea. If we can get Ellie to give them false reports that we aren't prepared for battle we might be able to predict when they will attack and we will be ready." Travis said.

"Yes that might work. They are going to attack in a month according to Ellie, but that's what she was told to tell us, so i'm guessing he's going to attack before then. Because then they will have figured we arn't prepared." Travis thought about what I said for awhile.

"Perfect. Now we just need to figure out when they are going to attack." Fawn interjected.

"Precisely." Travis agreed.

"But, how?" I questioned. Their gazes focused on Ellie.

"Don't you think they will be suspicious if she just asks them." I asked.

"They will. Which is why she's not going to ask. She's going to suggest." Travis said. I thought about it.

It would make sense if she were to say something like 'your going to attack them tomorrow right?.' Then the 'Mystery' person would probably blurt the real answer or suggest something else.

"It would play the cards better if she were to act devastated and then try to unconvince him wouldn't it?" I asked Travis.

"Most likely. They wouldn't think she was going against them with her family at risk, not to mention they'd figure she's too young to figure out to plan something like that anyway." Travis said.

I nodded. "Well, i'm going to take her to bed."

Their gazes shifted to a sleeping Ellie resting on my shoulder. They nodded. I got up and walked upstairs with her once again on my hip. She was sleeping peacefully. When we walked in I saw Colton laying on my bed waiting for me. He smiled when he saw us. I walked over the the bed and lifted the covers. I put Ellie down and fixed the blankets over her. She rested her head on the pillow and snuggled with her teddy bear. I walked back into the hall and grabbed a pillow and blanket from the cabinet. Walking back into my room and setting the pillow on the couch before laying down. I put the blanket over me.

"Your giving her your bed?" Colton asked.

"Yes." Colton got off the side of the bed he was laying on and came over to me.

"I suppose I should too then." I smiled at what he said silently agreeing.

Colton layed next to me on the couch. He put the blanket over him and gathered me in his arms. He stared deeply into my eyes, and i felt like he was looking at my soul. Cliche I know, but that's what it felt like. His eyes trailed down to my lips and he leaned his head forward. I kissed him with a burning passion that I felt for him and he responded the exact same way. Not long after, we were both breathing for air. I felt my eyelids beginning to droop.

"Night, Belle." Colton whispered in my ear.

"Night, Colton."

I smiled and cuddled into his arms, before I fell into a peaceful slumber.

Ellie

When i woke up I was warm and comfy. My eyes creaked open and I saw my teddy bear next to me. I smiled. When I looked next to me I didn't see Annie. That's my new nickname for Annabelle, because her name is long. I felt kinda sad, she reminded me of my mommy. I wonder if I asked her if she would be my new mommy if she would say yes. My stomach grumbled. I climbed out of bed and carried my teddy bear by his small paw. When I walked around the bed I saw Annie next to a boy. He was snoring, it was funny. I giggled. Annie popped one eye open and smiled when she saw me. She looked at the boy and giggled too. Annie carefully got off of the couch and tried not to wake him up. She finally got up and grabbed my hand. I looked up at her.

"Annie?" She looked down smiling.

"Yes?" She asked me softly.

"Can you be my new mommy?" Please, say yes. Please.

"Off course. But I can never replace your real mom." She said with small tears in her eyes. I smiled Annie was my new mommy!

I gave her a hug on her waist and she returned the hug. I held Annie's hand all the way to the kitchen.

"Good Morning, Fawn." Annie said to the lady in the kitchen.

"Morning, Fawn." I said wanting to be just like Annie. Annie smiled down at me and winked, I winked back.

"Morning ladies." The pretty lady named Fawn brought us breakfast.

I followed Annie to the dining table and sat next to her. This was sooo! Good. It was sausage with eggs and hash browns. I saw Annie get up and she came back with some orange juice.

"Thanks, Annie." I said with a smile.

" Your welcome."

We finished our breakfast and put our plates in the sink. Annie took me back upstairs to get ready for the day. The boy Annie was laying next to walked down and kissed Annie on the lips. I made a face. They both laughed. Annie was going through the pile of clothes she got me yesterday. She pulled out three shirts and some shorts and jeans.

"Which do you want to wear?"

''The pink shirt with the jeans." She smiled.

The pink shirt was so pretty. It had ruffles going down in layers and was a hot pink. The jeans were ripped denim ones. Annie walked to her closet and pulled out a new shoe box. She pulled out some pretty silver sandals. She walked to her dresser and pulled out a small crystal heart necklace that she put on me.

"You can have this. It looks good on you." She said.

I got dressed in my outfit and asked if Annie could put my hair in a ponytail. She brushed it and held it up. She got some clips and made a small bump in the middle on the ponytail. She tied my hair back using a pink scrunchie to match my outfit. It looked awesome. I smiled and gave her a big hug and said 'Thanks.' We walked down the stairs. I saw the back of a boy's head. He had silky brown hair, it looked so soft, and I wanted to touch it. He turned around and I felt butterflies in my stomach, he had dark brown eyes that made me feel all mushy. He smiled at me, I smiled back feeling kinda shy. He walked over, and stood in front of me.

"Hi." He said.

"Hello." I said politely.

"I'm Adam. What's your name." He asked me. He looked maybe a year older than me.

"Ellie." He smiled.

"That's a pretty name. Do you want to come play tag with us?"

He pointed his thumb behind him in the direction of outside. Outside the sliding glass doors I saw some other kids chasing eachother. I smiled, but then i rfowned i was kinda nervous. I looked up at Annabelle and she nodded encouragingly.

"Ok."

"Cool, come on."

He reached over for my free hand and pulled me outside. I felt small tingles in my entire arm, and I blushed. At least he couldn't see. We came to some other kids and I noticed three girls and three boys. Two girls were glaring at me while the other was smiling, she waved me over. I walked over to her and she giggled.

"I'm Caitlyn."

"Ellie."

We shook hands and she giggled again.

"What?" I asked amused.

"I think my brother likes you." She whispered in my ear.

"Which one is your brother?" She pointed at Adam.

I blushed. He was talking to the other three boys who were going to play tag with us. Adam and another kid looked over. They came over to me and Caitlyn.

"I see you met my sister?" Adam said looking at me.

"Yeah, she's awesome." I said with a kind smile toward Caitlyn.

"You say that now, but you don't have to live with her." Adam said. I laughed and Caitlyn glared at Adam.

"Adaaam? Are we going to play or not?" One of the girls who was glaring at me earlier asked.

"Yeah." He said not breaking eye contact with me. I blushed. He smiled and went back to his friends, with one last look at me, I smiled. Caitlyn nudged me and nodded her head in the direction of the girls. I looked over and snickered. They were glaring at me. I smirked and winked at them. Caitlyn linked her arm in mine and she giggled.

" We're going to be best friends, I can tell." Caitlyn said.

"Me too."

We played a very fun game of tag and I could not stop laughing. Me and Caitlyn were by far the fastest runners. Whenever Adam was 'it' he tried to get me. He was currently hot on my tail and I made the mistake of looking back, I didn't see the branch till' it was too late. I closed my eyes waiting to hit the ground, instead I was surprised by two warm arms who caught my waist. I opened my eyes to a smirking Adam.

"Your 'it" He stood up and reached out a hand.

"So not fair. I tripped." I reached for his hand.

When I touched his bare hand in mine, I felt sparks shoot up my arm. I stood quickly to my feet and looked at his hand in shock. He smirked with a mischievous glint in his eyes. I dusted of my jeans and walked next to him. He was staring at me, I tagged his arm and made a dash for it.

"Your it!"

"I'm going to get you!"

I knew he wouldn't but that didn't stop the butterflies, of thinking about if he did. I think I had my first crush.

Annabelle

Colton had gone on a run in the woods, so I was looking for something to do. I'd decided to come watch the children play. me and Fawn both sat watching, it was a beautiful sight. I couldn't stop smiling watching the kids and Ellie play tag. She had a big smile on her face. Fawn was the first to notice the liking a boy named Adam had taking to Ellie. According to Fawn Adam and his sister are orphans from a different pack. They had lost their parents. She also told me that a couple who couldn't conceive children took them in. Adam was about eleven so I wasn't worried. I couldn't help but notice how they would sneak peeks at another without the other knowing, it was adorable. Fawn thinks they're mates, but I didn't think so, especially at such a young age.

"His wolf even though dormant, will still recognise his mate. Adam feels a pull towards her, but doesn't know why until he shifts and his wolf tells him." Fawn explained.

I was so enchanted by Ellie laughing and playing I hardly noticed the front door being slammed open. A guard that had been running patrols looked around frantically, he spotted Fawn and walked over. A bad feeling settled in the pit of my stomach. He had a small note.

"Luna, you might want to read this." He handed it to Fawn she opened It and read. A mixture of horror and sadness washed over her facial features. She handed me the letter.

Dear Dark Crescent Moon Pack,

I just thought it'd be nice to let you know that I have a spy upon your midst. 'She' is someone you would never suspect and she will begin telling me information soon, you'll see. I'm also warning your pack members it isn't wise to go on runs alone.

My heart sank

...it's very dangerous and I have one of you in custody. I will attack in one weeks' time, be prepared. Oh and Annabelle aren't you going to attend your ball? I just wanted to let you know also Annabelle that I have your precious... Oh what was his name? Colton? Yes, I have him he's heavily sedated and un-conscious. But, Annabelle I suggest you hurry. He'll be on the battlefield in a weeks' time, or you can trade yourself for him. Your choice.

Sincerely,

A fellow named Larson

Time stopped my body froze. Colton. He was in danger because of me. My precious Colton. What were we going to do? We needed a plan and fast.

"We need to begin" It was time for a plan to rid of these stupid hunters.