(Decided to do a chapter based on Eric's POV)

Eric's POV~

I struggled the best I could against this werewolf as I saw Zack snuggled up against the alpha. I hate to say it, but I think Zack's a lost cause. Trying to have him help me escape will only slow me down. At this point, he doesn't even seem to care anymore.

I sigh and try and focus at the task at hand. I look back at Travis and see him asleep. I waited for the alpha to fall asleep too. That way he won't warn him of my escape. Once I waited long enough, he finally did, giving me hope. I slowly made my way out of Travis' grasp.

I walked toward the door and heard growling. I looked back to see Travis still sleeping. He was growling in his sleep, and his words chilled me down to the bone.

"Eric... Mine... MINE... My mate.... Mine! ...forever.... forever..." He was reaching out, searching for me. This is bad. If I didn't do something quick, he'd wake up and take me back in his hold. I quickly searched around and sighed. I had no choice as I carefully took Zack off the alpha and placed him in Travis' hold. However, my next concern was the alpha, who was now arm searching for Zack.

I ran off, knowing the alpha could care less about me. He's more concerned about Zack, and then Travis and him will argue about it. And while they're doing that, I will be gone and away from them. Or so I thought.

Travis' POV~

I was happily hugging my sweet little Eric tight to me. I was dreaming of the our full moon ceremony, and my promise to keep him safe, loved, and close at all times. I keep thinking about the day he'll finally be officially mine.

As I was dreaming I held onto him tighter. It was until I was awakened by a nudge. I looked and saw Brian with what looked to be an upset look. I was confused at this until he pointed at Er- SHIT!

I looked down and saw Zack in my arms. Then.. THEN WHERE'S ERIC?!?!

I quickly gave Zack back to Brian and ran out and started to search for Eric. I ran outside and saw his tracks. I lick my lips with a smirk as I knew he likely didn't get far. I then ran out and began the chase. He's so brave, and it's so adorable that he thinks he can escape me. He'll never realize my love will always outmatch his dedication for an escape.

Eric's POV~

I was running and I had underestimated werewolf intelligence. I knew Travis was already onto me. I'm not ready to get dragged back and forced into a hug for a few hours! I looked around for a place to hide and found a tree to climb. Once I climbed it, I looked down and hid behind a few branches. I saw Travis there, and I could see the hearts in his eyes.

To him, it seems like me running away is nothing more than a game! I kept my breathing still and gulped a bit.

"Eric, I hope you know that you won't get away from me~ Once I have you back in my hold, I'm going to hug you so, so tight and make sure you can't leave me! You owe me sleep cuddles, and I will get my sleep cuddles!" He's way into me. I don't even know what I did. All I did was pass by him and then he grabbed me.

I waited a little bit more so he'd leave, and soon enough, he did. I sighed in relief and got down from my hiding spot and continued on. Soon enough, I found a road. I was happy to finally find some source of human civilization. That was... until I saw a female werewolf with her female mate. I didn't realize my mistake quick enough and got captured by the taller one.

"A human? Weird, most humans shouldn't be here. And you're obviously not Zack, so you're not Brian's mate." My eyes widen. "You know Zack?!" The bluer one nods.

"Brian is my childhood friend. My name is Liz, the female Alpha of this pack. This is my mate Ella, the Luna of this pack." I nod my head, until I was cornered by werewolf guards. Liz looked at me with a fierce look. "Why are you here? And who are you?"

I was about to speak, but before I knew it, I was tackled into a hug by a very familiar wolf. I struggles the best I could as he hugged me tighter and nuzzled into me harder. "Eric! I swear to god! The next time you sneak out of my hold when I'm asleep, I will tape you to the floor and to make sure you can't leave!"

I struggled more as he kissed my cheek continued to muzzle me. Liz walked over with a smile. "Travis, it's been such a long time. And I see this is your mate."

Travis nods his head and kisses my cheek. "This is Eric, and as you can see, he isn't the most willing, but maybe within the next few months, or years he will be." I struggled more at his response before yelling at him.

"I won't ever be willing! I will escape and go back to my normal life! And I'll move away before you can find m-"

I was cut off by a kiss of the lips. He smirked and licked my cheek. "I will await the day it comes, so I can claim you faster~"

He got up off the ground and held me close to him as I pushed against him, but he's too strong. He waved bye to Liz and carried me back.

The whole way back, I struggled to get out his hold. When I saw the mansion, I tried even harder, but he held me tighter. He was making sure I wasn't going anywhere. I ran out of breath from struggling and just let him take me inside. Not like I'm getting punished or anything.

When we went inside, he placed me down on the bed of his room. I was about to sleep, but I was picked up. I look at Travis and saw the love in his eyes, but I also saw the straight jacket in his hand. Shit! Not again!

I tried to run out of the room, but I was caught by his arm as he pulled me back and put the straight jacket on me. He picked me up happily and placed me down on the bed. He held me close and nuzzles into my cheek, happy I'm back in his arms again. He smiles with hearts in his eyes and chuckled.

"This is punishment for running off. So for the the rest of the day, you're wearing that and you will have no choice but to let me do all the cuddling I want." He chuckles and I struggle against him, but I can't move as he wraps his arms around and spoons me into his hold.

He gives me a lick on the cheek and holds me close to his chest. I started to get tired from all the struggling and soon fell asleep. The last thing I heard before drifting off was his voice. "I love you Eric. So, so much. Forever, and always~"