Caddie's POV:

Cam...

He was leaning against the wall, in a black PinkFloyd shirt and faded jeans. The menacing look on his face looked so different from what I was used to.
Cam was kind, funny and my safe place. Even when he was hurt, he still managed to resemble the boy I grew to care about. Now he didn't, he looked like ruthless werewolf that was getting prepared to maul me.

Without my consent, my feet slowly dragged me down the stairs until I was nearly in front of him. His glare intensified with every step I took. Hurt and betrayal came off of him in waves. It was almost as if he knew, I joked to myself. Then again, I pondered, he is a werewolf and they do have heightened senses. It could be possible that he heard my entire conversation with Heidi. My eyes widened with the realization.

Cameron knew everything.

Cameron turned abruptly and walked down a narrow and deserted hallway. I followed him knowing he wanted a private place to speak. I peeked into an empty classroom and saw him standing there. His fists were clenched, and his eyes were wild. He didn't look like the boy I knew—he didn't even look like a boy. I could feel how hard it was for him to control his instincts as the werewolf inside was fighting for control.

"Why are you doing this?" he snarled harshly.

There were so many conflicting emotions inside of him. Anger, pain, fear, and betrayal created a tornado of negative emotions in him. I was afraid that he was going to phase and lose control.

"I'm not doing anything wrong," I told with mixed emotions. No one wanted me to save Aleksander, and yet they all felt bad for him.

"Someone needs to do the right thing," I reminded him.

With an enraged roar he phased into a giant wolf with black fur. I jumped back and immediately regretted my reaction. In wolf form he could smell fear just as easily as I could sense it. He growled and bared his large canines at me.

I didn't want to hurt him but as he started to advance my magic began to well up in the palms of my hands. I clenched my fists but he could see a few sparks escape my grasp. His large golden eyes narrowed on those sparks, and I felt his hostility rise. He put another paw forward and I pressed my back against the wall.

"Cam, stop!"

The growling grew louder. I raised my fists but kept them closed, I had no idea what sort of hell would break loose if I opened them.

"Please," I begged as he crouched down on his hind legs. I turned my head to look away, as I did that, the locket hanging around my neck caught his attention. The tension escaped his large body, his eyes softened, and he began to shudder. I slipped out of the room. I didn't want to be confronted by an angry and naked Cameron.

"You can come back into the room now," his rough voice sounded softer and remorseful. I stepped back into the room but kept my eyes close.

"Caddie, I'm not naked," he said with a hint of amusement.

I slowly opened my eyes. He stood in the middle of the classroom with his ripped black shirt tied around his hips. I swallowed uncomfortably and waited for him to talk.

"I would never hurt you," he whispered in a weak voice.

I knew that, Cam would never hurt me. He was my safe place, a place where I could never get hurt by anyone. Or even by myself. I took a timid step towards him and looked directly in his golden eyes. I needed him to see that I wasn't scared. He took a deep breath and laid his forehead on mine.

A surge of heart warmed my stomach as he wrapped his arms around me. I sighed and melted into his grasp. Everything was going be okay, I wanted to tell him, nothing will change. But I couldn't be sure. Dmitri, Alix and I would be facing the Dark Ones alone and who knew how many forces they had or what powers they possessed. I was the only one who wield black magic but they had more years of experience than I did. There was a very good chance we wouldn't return unscathed or unharmed.

Then there was always the question of what would happen when Aleksander returned. My connection with him could be matched by no other. I had never felt so enthralled by anything in my life. He deserved to be saved.

"Don't go," he whispered brokenly.

"I have to do this. I don't know why but I do," I told him and prayed that he would understand.

"You don't have to," his voice rumbled from deep in his chest, sending vibrations down my spine. "Just stay here. Worry about midterms and what dress to wear."

It would be simpler to listen to him. I could evade so many problems. But then Aleksander's haggard voice would always echo in my ears. His piercing blue eyes would never leave my mind. How could I look in the mirror and know that I was just like everyone else. People who knew something was wrong and chose not to do something about it. I had been that person too many times in my life and I wouldn't make that mistake again.

How could I ask Cam to understand that?

"I-I just have to," I repeated.

He pulled away from me and grimaced at my words. He look like he was going to say something but quickly closed his mouth. Cam golden eyes were narrowed in concentration, his rugged features looked sharper as he focused. I didn't know how he was going to handle the whole ordeal, I never planned on telling him. Everything would have worked out fine if no one knew. Unfortunately secrets are hard to keep when your roommate can see your future and the guy you have a crush on has enhanced senses.

I was surprised to hear him say, "Okay." It reminded me of my conversation with Alix the previous night. Why were they agreeing to this? He looked defeated as he started to walk away from me.

"Where are you going?"

He looked back but continued to walk towards the door. His dark hair was tousled and there was a flushed look to his tan complexion.

"To get new clothes," He told me, but I knew he was lying.

"And?" I prompted.

His expression wavered and I said, "I'll know if you're lying."

He hesitated and then said, "I'm going to talk to Lady Bose."

My eyes narrowed, "Why do you need to talk to my aunt?"

"I'm coming with you. It's fine if you want to go and save him, but I need to be there in case someone needs to save you."

I grabbed his wrist as he turned to leave again, "No, you are not coming with us, and I already have to worry about Alix and maybe Dmitri. I don't want to risk your life as well."

He pulled his wrist free from my grasp and shook his head, "You don't understand. I can't let you leave with the possibility that you might not come back. If I'm there then I know you're safe."

"But I don't know if you're safe," I whispered as a tear fell from my eye. He brushed the tear away and caressed my cheek.

"I will be fine. You are my only worry," his voice was thick with emotion.

I turned my face into his warm touch a planted soft kisses on his flesh. I have him one last pleading look, in hopes that he'd left me leave in peace- but he shook his head. Cam knew my signs by now and understood the message I was trying to convey with my eyes.

"What's the dress for?" I asked, scrounging for things to say.

The familiar mischievous gleam in his eyes returned. "It's for our next date."

With that final promise he swiftly left the room. I stood, surprised by his words. I had thought our last date would have been a goodbye but seeing him today just proved things never go my way. Would tonight be any different, I wondered. And if things didn't go as planned what would happen?

**Here's some Caddie and Cam drama. Love them!! Wish life wasn't complicated and they could just be together but no, my imagination just doesn't work that way. Also for those of you who don't know красивая is beautiful in Russian. I know this may seemed rushed but they're teenagers, it's not like they know anything about war strategy. Better to just go in and get it over with. Thanks for all of your love and support,
Ro.**