"How many times do I need to say that I'm sorry? I mean come on Vin it's not like I killed a kitten or something!" I said, trying to get Vincent to look at me without glaring. Fine, maybe I didn't really think my action through before I borrowed his pants but jeez it wasn't bad was it?

"No you did something much worse! You actually drenched my pants in your...freaking semen Ash!" Vincent growled as he pointed to the pants laying on the ground a few feet away. Adam had let me borrow some of his spare clothes so now he and his brothers wereat least satisfied. Of course there was still Vincent...

"Don't go blaming that on me. It isn't my fault Alex is a possessive douchebag now is it? If you're going to blame someone it should be him." I muttered as I shot Alex a meaningful look which he simply ignored.

"So it was fault you were wearing my pants was it?" Vincent said in a mocking tone. I shot him an irritated glare but decided against telling him about his girlfriends part in all this. It would probably just work as a way to put me in more trouble.

When I kept silent Vincent huffed in my direction but I could see Amber shoot me a grateful yet slightly surprised glance.

"Haha yeah, that's right...sometimes I'm actually not a snitch but a fairly good friend." I thought as I gave her a small smile. At least I could make someone happy today.

Suddenly I saw Kate running up the beach towards us and I barely had time to react as she shot past me and slided to a stop right beside Amber. Amber gave her a bright smile and immediately handed her a dry towel she could wrap herself in while I stared at the water dropping from Kate. I watched her wet hair, which was glued to her head and wondered how anyone could like swimming. It was simply awful.

"So where's Kevin, Regina and Matt?" I asked Kate while she dried herself of. She shot me a quick look and then nodded towards the way she'd come.

"They're just behind the trees. At least that's where I left them." She answered and I did a thumbs up before I turned and started walking in that direction.

"I'm going to look for them since I want to leave this awful and wet place." I muttered, ignoring the fact that I could hear my mates laughing behind me, saying something about how I must've been a kitten in my previous life. As if!

As I got closer to the water I could see Matt, Regina and Kevin's clothes lying scattered on the sand but there where no sign of neither of them as I looked out over the water. Maybe they had drowned? I quickly discarded that thought though because if Matt had died I would have probably known since there would've been fireworks and celebration nearby. I smiled to myself as a picture of angels weeping as they realized Matt would be joining them flashed before my eyes.

I kept walking along the waterside and I lost myself in thoughts as I stared out over the water trying to spot anyone amongst the waves of the lake. When I finally considered giving up, I realized that I had went further than I first thought. I turned my eyes away from the water and looked back the way I'd come from.

My sense of orientation weren't the best so it was a relief to know that I would be able to find my way back if only I followed the waterside. I huffed at the fact that I was the one suffering just because Matt, Regina and Kevin couldn't keep themselves in the area around us.

Just as I was about to turn around and stomp back the way I'd come I heard a distinctive 'crack' from the tree line further up the beach. I turned my head in the direction of the sound and I could feel my eyes narrow in irritation. I swear to god that if they were playing with me I would have their brains for dinner later.

I changed direction again as I started walking towards the sound and soon enough I found myself surrounded by trees inside the forest. I looked around me and opened my mouth as I shouted:

""

I stood still as I listened for any signs telling me that they were close by but when all I heard was silence I huffed and took a few more steps deeper into the forest.

A sudden 'crack' from my right side had me jumping several feet into the air and I swear that I could feel my heart leave my body for a second. I whipped my head around and I could feel my eyes go wide as I caught sight of a familiar face amongst the trees.

"Lazarus, right...?" I said when I was finally able to speak again and I could see the big man stare at me in surprise. Yes it was definitely him. I cursed my usual luck and suppressed the urge to take a few steps back as his gaze slid over my rather small frame. No I wasn't that small but if you were to compare me with him I would be...

"Ah you're that small boy we met at the petrol filling station. Fancy meeting you here gorgeous. Running from your mates again are you?" Lazarus deep voice was taunting and I could feel a slight shiver going up my spine as I watched him scan our surroundings. He was probably looking for anyone accompanying me and I could feel an alarm bell going of in my head at the way his eyes lit up when he realized I was alone. Not good...not good at all.

"I would have said you've got it wrong if it wasn't for the fact that I know it's impossible to forget my sexy face." I answered with a small smirk, trying to cover up the fact that I knew I was probably in danger. He had threatened to bite me the last time I met him after all and the only reason as to why he didn't had been the presence of my real mates and the fact that he and his guys had been outnumbered. Now there was no one around to protect me.

I suddenly felt a spark of anger at myself for thinking that I even needed someone to protect me. Hadn't I been alone all my life, having to fight for myself numerous times? Why did I consider myself incapable of defending myself now? I had really gotten too soft these last days...

I frowned as Lazarus suddenly let out a cold laugh and took a step closer to me. I kept my gaze on him but I could also see the two friends he had with him at the petrol filling station show up behind him, slowly joining their leader in his approach. I guess I now knew how it felt being outnumbered and intimidated. Not such a cosy feeling...

"I'm going to take a guess here and say that I'm probably not allowed to leave huh?" I said as I could feel my legs unconsciously carry me a few steps backwards. Lazarus eyes shone with amusement and the smile he directed my way was anything but warm.

"You could try." He said with a slight chuckle. I stared at them as they kept coming and I could feel my body tense as an reaction to the animalistic feel they emitted. I wanted to run. I really did, but even though my mind was yelling at me to do something, , I already knew it would be useless. I couldn't outrun wolves.

"I think I'd rather not." I said, proud over the simple fact that my voice wasn't shaking as much as my hands did.

"Well that's a shame isn't it? I would have loved the chase." Lazarus answered, his friends snickering beside him.

If I could have I would have closed my eyes but as it was I just stood there, silently staring as the men fell to the ground and shifted. Unreasonable fear gripped at my heart as I felt the shift in the air and then I saw one of the giant wolves shrug and take a big leap towards me.

When the wolf's claws dug into my chest a startled yell ripped its way out of my throat but as I fell backwards with the snarling wolf on top I already knew it was over. My world went black as I hit the ground, unconsciousness embracing me like a long lost friend.

[Anton's POV]

Something wasn't feeling right.

My wolf was restless and anxious inside me, clawing at my mind trying to come out and I just knew something wasn't as it should. I had always had a pretty close relationship with my wolf because we wouldn't be able to coexist if we hadn't. It wasn't just the fact that my wolf, Saint, was a very controlling creature but also the fact that we were both dangerously protective. Sometimes I wondered if it really wasn't closer to possessiveness than protectiveness we were feeling but then again it didn't really matter. You can't change who you are so you just have to find a way to live with yourself. Saint and I had long ago realized that a close relationship where we were open to each others voices at all times were the best way for us to cope with our crushing need for control. We had gradually worked on getting batter at controlling ourselves and our shift and nowadays we could easily access each others thoughts and feelings without much difficulty.

My brothers were different. Alex loved listening to his hot tempered wolf, Cain, and almost never thought his feelings through before he acted on them. He had a great way of acting without thinking which his wolf loved but that didn't mean they were close. They did get along and they were rarely seen fighting but they didn't have the same control as me and Saint did. Maybe they didn't want to but I could still see Alex struggle from time to time with the urge to always be physical.

Adam was a whole other story. His wolf, Rain, were as calm as could be. I would even consider him docile if I didn't knew he was dominant already. I guess being calm, rational and always thinking things through suited both Adam and Rain. They had a lovely relationship were they listened to each other but still kept to themselves. Rain was almost never forthcoming and Adam could decide for both of them. The only time I had seen Rain even close to taking over was when he was close to Ash. Of course that wasn't so strange since being close to your mate almost always affected your wolf.

Being different wasn't bad and me and my brothers along with our wolves were coexisting perfectly. We knew where we had each other and we protected what was ours together. Which brings us to now and the fact that my wolf was acting strange.

"Alex my wolf is acting strange are you feeling anything?" I said, turning towards my younger brother with a concerned gaze. Alex nodded and I could see him almost vibrating on the spot which told me his wolf was acting up too.

"Are you kidding me? It's like he's on drugs and I thing I'm going insane from keeping him in check even remotely." Alex whined and I could see the truth behind his words as his eyes flickered between being clear blue and black. I turned my eyes to Adam and watched the way his hands were shaking and and his eyes swirling before I suddenly heard the faint voice of my wolf brush against my consciousness.

"Mate. Get to our mate! Now!" Saint's voice vibrated through my mind and I almost stumbled at the force of it. My body reacted on pure instinct as I started for the waterside where Ash had disappeared minutes ago.

I could feel my heart hammer away inside my chest as I didn't spot him and the growl in my head told me my wolf was getting angry. I could feel my brothers following me but I couldn't concentrate on anything other than the faint smell of Ash as I followed the path he must have taken along the beach. Why the hell had I let him go alone? I swear to god that when I find him he won't be walking anywhere without someone beside him!

As we quickly made our way along the waterside, following our mate's scent I even got the idea to never allow him out of the house ever again. That thought made my wolf growl in agreement.

I stopped when the trail of Ash's scent turned in another direction and I shot both Alex and Adam a quick glance before I started walking towards the forest. Why had Ash even gone this way? Had he found something or what?

My mind didn't even want to consider the possibility that someone may have found him so I pushed that thought to the back of my mind and kept walking.

When we reached the trees Ash's scent grew stronger and I wondered if he had just hurt himself trying to get back to us. Of course that didn't explain why he had gone into the forest in the first place.

When my nose first caught the whiff of another scent my lips pulled back and a hostile growl escaped my lips. I could feel my eyes grow black as the new scent mixed with that of my mate and I could feel my brothers freeze in place behind me. We all knew that smell and so did our wolves.

Rogue!