Update: Cole is now played by Tyler Gustin, Grant's twin brother. Grant Gustin stars as Nicklaus (Cole's twin.)

When I heard the crunching of leaves behind my rear, I stopped my pitiful whining and stood alert. Only then did I smell it, the scent was of Cole. Aka worst mate of the year! This guy should get a freaking award. Like, I don't know, a lifetime supply of free knuckle sandwiches.

I growl at him in warning, but he doesn't budge. To show him I mean business I snap at his hind legs. He bows in submission and turns his neck. Once I figured it was safe to leave, I walk off into the deepest part of the wood. He began following me, his eyes keen and his footfalls quiet. The darkening horizon was beautiful, the same shade it had been that night. The night Cole rejected me.

I hear snapping of bones and wait for him the get dressed. Not caring about my lack of clothing, I shift back after him. The movement behind me stops until he grumbles slightly and a blanket is thrown over me.

"You need to come back. It's been three days Car!" He sighs, plopping next to me.

"Hell no. Tell that worthless, no good, dollar store, fake father to take whatever apology he has to give and shove it up his-"

"Watch your profanity."

"Who's gonna make me?" I growl at Cole, his eyes softening up a bit on me.

Silence.

"Do you remember that day, the one where my dad left on his 'business trip' when he and my mom were having problems?"

"Cole what are you getting at?" I sigh in aggravation.

"That day a bunch of kids started picking on me. They pushed me down and I cracked my knee on the pavement. Back then me and you weren't best friends yet. Just childhood children who played together. You came and threw rocks at them, sending them crying home. You had detention for the next month after school, but it was so funny to see those kids faces. You helped me up and took me to the nurse, when you could have just got the teacher. And then you told the nurse some lame excuse like 'his pet cat jumped him this morning.' And you took the fall for all those worthless idiots when you could've thrown them under their own bus. Ever since that day you were my hero, and I knew I would always protect you no matter what. So please Cara, let me protect you one more time? You don't have to shoulder all this sadness by yourself, let someone help you. It sickens me to see you this way. I know I made some dumb mistakes, and I'll probably make even more along the way, but I want to earn your trust back again. Even if I have to give you up to Sol." Cole looks into my eyes, and I feel honesty ring through them.

I did want to believe in him. I wanted a shoulder to cry on. I wanted love. And I wanted a mate, but I did not want Cole as my mate. Right when I was about to tell him that, a crash echoed somewhere deep in the woods. I was on my feet in a second. Rustling sounds were headed straight for me and Cole's position. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared.

Suddenly, a giant wolf crashed through the woods. His fur was mainly black, minus the silver fur on his paws, tail tip, and around one eye. He was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wolves I had ever seen. Maybe even better than Cole's. He went behind a tree to presumably shift back. Bones cracked and my eyes went round as saucers when I saw the person behind the wolf. It was Cole number two, my kidnapper.

He growled at Cole and took my hand, pulling me into his hard chest.  A nose was stuffed in my neck, and his canines were dangerously close to sinking into my skin. Cole snapped from his daze and grabbed my other hand. Soon I was in that one comical scene where two people fight over one person.

"What the...?

"You must be Cole. Ello' baby bro. I'm sorry to turn up like this. Can you please unhand our mate, or rather, now my mate?"

"No I will not. Someone explain to me who the heck this is please?"

Suddenly I'm in what's his faces arms again, my back to his chest. I frown and struggle against his hold but end up with him hanging on ever tighter. I stop and sigh, allowing him to hold me.

"Well, I'm you older twin brother Nicklaus. I'm 6'2, my middle name is Kyler. I'm 19 years old. My favorite color is honey. And I'm also the guy who kidnapped Cara. Oh and I'll be her mate from now on, you can leave."

"Smart-arse Fat chance of that happening." Cole growled, grabbing for me in failure.

"I'm not your mate." I sigh.

"Oh?" He grabs my chin and forces my head around to look at him. His eyebrow is lifted and his eyes are narrow.

"Yeah because she's my mate. Get off of her." Cole growled, his eyes darkening.

"I am not your mate. You rejected me, therefore you have no chance Cole." I slump, and apparently Nichlaus felt it.

His entire body stiffens, before shaking with what i thought was laughter.

"You did that? You're kidding right?"  Nicklaus asks Cole incredulously.

Apparently Cole's silence was enough confirmation for him, because I felt his growl rise before it shattered the forest animals chatters.

"Why in the hell would you reject her? What reason is there that would possibly commend that? You'd better tell me in the next minute, and if I deem it unworthy, I will literally beat the shit out of you." Nicklaus growls. I look up in surprise and his eyes are glowing blood red.

"I thought that my current girlfriend was pregnant with my baby. Not that it's your business." Cole shrugs indifferently.

"Not good enough."

And then I was shoved to the side as Nicklaus pounced Cole, sending blow after blow to his chest and face areas. Cole eventually got him off, kicking him in the face before headbutting him in the head. He was about to punch Nicklaus, but I grabbed his shoulders and he turned his intentions to me. His fist went flying and so did I. I was soaring through the air, eyes rolled to the back of my head in agony. My jaw ached with raw pain. I hit the ground and crash rolled into a tree. My back bone protested as I let out a scream of pain.

Silence for a few seconds, my vision wavering.

"You prick!"

Suddenly the fighting continued. I lay there for a while before Nicklaus showed up, covered in blood. I don't think it was his. While he moved to scoop me up, my vision slipped and my consciousness was lost. I collapsed into his warm arms as the light slowly faded away.

Okay guys, so sorry for the two week wait. My brothers baby was born, and I had tons of projects in school. Just so you all know, THIS STORY WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THE SUMMER NO MATTER WHAT. I estimate around 32-35 chapters for the entire story. Almost half way! (SORTA)

Debating on a sequel. What do you guys think? Yes? No? I really don't know where I would begin anyways. :D

Also, I noticed a decrease in the stories votes. I see tons of readers, but no one's really active. (EXCEPT SOME SELECT FEW WHO ALWAYS READ FIRST! Ty guys.) I would really like it if some people would pop up! Also, I'm having a contest soon since my first one failed. Will post the details soon.