CHAPTER 2

I finished unpacking with both earphones blasting music so I wouldn't hear my roommate. It took a few hours to finish and neatly decorate my space. I took a picture and sent it to my mom.

A faint knock on the door made me turn to find Brittney looking into the room. I popped an earphone out to hear her invite us to an ice breaker event. I planned on skipping until she added it was required. She said it was a coed party to get to better know all the freshmen that were living on campus.

I sighed, really not wanting to socialize. I checked my closet and chose a distressed band t-shirt, ankle jeans, black leather jacket and converse for tonight's festivities. My reflection in the mirror showed me my rose gold hair was a complete mess. I straightened it, hoping it would help, but it made me look like I had a flat head. I curled my hair in soft curls and let them hang loosely around my shoulders.

I added some mascara to my long lashes, showing off my bright green eyes under them. I put on a little blush, which stressed my freckles more, abstaining from lipstick and went for lip gloss instead.

Roommate seemed to get ready as well in a light pink dress with her long hair tied in a tight, tall ponytail. She wore shoes I would break my ankles in. They made her about 5 inches taller. I could use the height boost myself, but refused to make a fool out of myself in heels.

I headed out before her, not wanting the awkwardness of leaving, or arriving, at the same time. The event was out in the field between the girls and the boy's dorms. They had strung lights out, giving everything a warm glow. There were some fire pits scattered and some patio furniture spread throughout. They had refreshments and food at one table, and I quickly decided I would need a drink to get through this.

Of course, I should have realized as a school sponsored event there would be no alcohol. I sighed, taking a soda instead and hoping the caffeine would help somehow.

"Not pleased with the selection?" I looked up to find a tall blonde guy smiling at me. He had light blue eyes like the sky and a dreamy smile.

"Was hoping for something a little more…"

"Stronger?" He suggested, and I nodded my head, smiling.

"How could you tell?" I asked him.

"That heavy sigh you let out." He laughed.

"You could hear that?" I blushed.

"Most of us have excellent hearing, you know." Of course, stupid me. I forgot everyone here is supernatural, and ‌most have heightened senses. My blush deepened at his words. I placed my cold can of soda on my cheek, trying to cool it down.

"Very cute." He pointed to my blush.

"More like really embarrassing." I rolled my eyes.

"My name's Nate." He introduced himself, hand stretched out. I took it as the music blared.

"Rain!" I yelled. How are we supposed to get to know people with music so loud?

"Nice to meet you!" He yelled back, right as they turned the music down a bit. Everyone turned to look at him. I couldn't help it, and laughed so hard as his face started turning red.

"Cute." I teased, using his words. He smiled.

"Whatever."

Nate and I talked for a while. He was really sweet, studying criminal law because he wanted to help underrepresented supernaturals in court. I joke he won't get paid enough, but he was really passionate about it. We spoke for a while before Brittney popped up on the mic.

"Hello everyone, and welcome again to Partha Octia University." She smiled again. I swear that smile is glued there. "We have games and prizes in store for you all, but first let me introduce the other RAs and important figures you need to know."

She introduced everyone, but I only remembered about 5 names out of the 15 people she introduced. Oops.

Everyone, including Nate, headed towards the games as I hung back. I wanted to sneak back to the dorms, having made my appearance. I saw my roommate in the distance with a familiar face. My eyes narrowed, looking more carefully as her arm wrapped around said familiar face's waist. He had long, dark, shoulder length hair that was straight as a board. His muscles were toned. He towered over roommate even with her 5 inch heels. He turned to look at me, and I felt the color leave my face.

Luke.

Luke's bright blue eyes stared back at me, recognizing me at the same moment. His mouth cracked open, almost wanting to say something as he caught me. What the holy fuck is this? This was the last place I expected to find him. He swore he would never go to college.

Luke was my first love and first bad heartbreak. He and I dated for most of high school. He disappeared without a word during our junior year. We had just had sex for the first time the night before he vanished. I did not know where he went or what happened. I hadn't heard from him for almost 2 years, and now here he is. He stepped toward me, making my roommate let go of his arm. I thought my heart would burst out of my chest at the speed it was beating. Panick flooded my mind, making me want to get away. I turned on my heels, running into the nearby woods.

I let Heli take over, her paws pushing us forward into the night. The cold earth beneath us provided He sneaked from the heat we felt inside. Luke was here, of all places, after leaving me without a word. I remember how my heart shattered to pieces the day I found out he left.

Heli kept us running, running away from the memories. Running away from the night he took my virginity, running away from the night he professed his undying love. We were running away from those beautiful blue eyes and long, dark hair. From those hands that knew just how to touch us, to the lips that tasted of honey.

We ran for a while. The full moon behind us gave us more power and energy until we reached a cliff. Heli let out a long loud howl, letting me pour all my feelings out.

What I didn't expect was a howl in return. We turned to look at a giant black wolf with hues of blue staring at Heli and I. Their golden eyes stared back at us as if it knew something we didn't.

Heli approached him, slowly, cautiously. A smell of pine and cinnamon enveloped him, drawing us even closer.

'Mate' Heli said, snapping everything into place.

Before I could shift to talk to him in person, he turned and ran away. I had finally found my mate, but did not know what he looked like or what his name was. He literally ran away. What am I supposed to do with that?