The car comes to a halt at a large game with a crest of a wolf in the middle of it. There's an intercom to the left of the gate. The motion of stopping causes Naomi to jerk awake. She reaches across and nudges Sarah. Sarah sits up and yawns. She looks around and as far as the eye can see there's nothing but trees.

"You two okay back there?"

"Yeah...can't believe we're actually here. It doesn't look like anyone is home."

The large gates slowly open and there is a long and winding driveway that is lit with small lights. They drive into the property and the gate slowly closes behind them. Naomi looks through the trees and they drive up the driveway and out in the distance there are lights flickering.

Raurlin feels an unsettling sensation underneath his skin. There is a shift in the air around him and experience tells him he is in werewolf territory. He glances at Jackson who is still driving and Jackson nods once. His eyes gleam red an Raurlin's do in turn. The halo around his irises burn gold. He turns the radio off and tilts his head towards the window.

Naomi can feel how tense Raurlin is and she reaches out for Sarah. The two hold hands tightly. Naomi suddenly has a sense of helplessness. She instantaneously realises how everyone around her is able to protect themselves...all except her. She grits her teeth and there is a pounding behind her eyes. She shuts them and shakes her head.

They come to a stop at the end of the driveway and in front of a large house. It easily looks like a hotel judging by the sheer size of it. Jackson turns the car off and the front door opens. A large man wearing a vest and jeans jogs down the front steps leading to the main doors, there's mist in the air from his breathing. There is a light on at the main door. His eyes are an intense gold where Raurlins are an intense red.

"Wait here" Raurlin instructs as he and Jackson disembark. Raurlin and Jackson walk to where the large man is standing. The large man extends a hand and shakes Raurlin's hand then Jacksons.

"Raurlin, Jackson, I'm Mikain. Welcome to my home. I do apologize for my eyes, I haven't been around vampires in a very long time."

"It's great to meet you, Mikain. And please accept our apologies as well. Being in werewolf territory is forcing primal defense instincts."

Raurlin nods his agreement with Jackson.

"Come on in, please. It's late. I'm sure you're exhausted from the journey. I wasn't expecting you'd be bringing companions but we can make further arrangements."

Raurlin walks back to the car as Jackson continues chatting with the Alpha. He opens Naomi's door and pokes his head in.

"Hey, sorry I didn't mean to scare you guys. Come on, let's head in."

"Raur, your eyes?"

"It's okay. We're okay." He leaves Naomi's door open then walks round to Sarah's door and opens the door. Sarah stands up and stretches. The air is cold and her body is achy. Being with the wolves is a different dynamic. She can feel the change around her. She knows that they're surrounded by wolves but she also knows it's just a precaution.

Raurlin opens the boot and pulls out two bags. Jackson and the Alpha walk to the car. Naomi instinctively walks to where Raurlin is standing. The Alpha has golden eyes and he extends a hand to Naomi. She shakes it.

"My name is Mikain, welcome to my home. I want you to know that you are all safe and welcome here. You must be Naomi. And you must be Sarah."

He shakes Sarah's hand and then starts carrying bags out the boot. Sarah frowns at him.

"Mikain, don't you have some people to do this for you? You are the Alpha."

Jackson is the first to speak "Sarah-"

"-it's okay, Jackson. I do have people to do this but I wanted to personally welcome you to my home. I wanted to assure you of your safety, too. It's not easy for our species to mix. Vampires, werewolves, witches."

Sarah's eyes drop and she nods. She falls into step beside Naomi as Mikain leads them inside. The house is dark for the most part and in complete silence. There are lights leading upstairs. They all walk up the staircase and the staircase winds around the top tier of the house. There is a bedroom with large doors that are shut and there are two rooms beside that one with the doors open.

Mikain stops at the first open door and drops a bag down. "These are the rooms we've prepared. My room is just beside yours, if you need anything please don't hesitate to wake me."

Raurlin and Jackson both thank Mikain and Mikain watches on as they, in pairs, make their way into the rooms. The rooms are large with en suite bathrooms and balconies. There is a large bed against one wall of the room to the right with a bedside table on either side of the bed. In front of the bed there is a backless couch with a throw and some pillows. There's a door to the bathroom and mounted on the wall is a large TV. On the left wall from the door there is an array of cupboards.

Raurlin settles the bags onto the bed as Naomi walks around the room. She pulls the bathroom door shut and peaks through the window onto the balcony. Raurlin opens his bag and pulls out a towel and toothbrush.

"I'm going to have a quick shower. Are you going to be okay?"

Naomi nods. Raurlin walks to the bathroom and shuts the door behind him. Naomi kicks off her boots and flexes each foot then lays on the bed. It's surprisingly comfortable. Naomi stairs up at the ceiling and soon she is asleep. Raurlin walks out the bathroom with his towel wrapped tightly around his waist. He smiles at Naomi. He drops the bags onto the floor and opens his, he pulls out his pyjamas and then a t-shirt for Naomi. He undresses her quickly and slips his t-shirt over her head and pulls it straight.

She stirs but doesn't wake. Raurlin can see that Naomi is tired and chooses not to wake her. He pulls the blankets off the bed and tucks Naomi under the covers up to her shoulders. He changes into his pyjamas and sits down on the couch. He knows he is too on edge to sleep and that lying restless in bed will only wake Naomi.

Jackson places the bags in front of the cupboards and Sarah stands at the door, uneasy. He walks to the doors leading out the balcony and peaks out. Sarah walks around the room slowly. She settles onto the edge of the bed and folds her arms.

"You can take the bed, Sarah, I'll take the couch."

"Don't be ridiculous. Do you see how tiny the couch is? You won't fit on it."

"And you won't be able to sleep on the couch."

"Well if you keep your hands to yourself then this bed is big enough for the both of us."

"Well which side do you want?"

"Damn, Jackson, just make a decision."

Jackson glances over his shoulder at Sarah and laughs. Sarah glares at him.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Someone gets grumpy after long road trips. Let me run you a bath and start unpacking."

Sarah simply sighs and flops onto the bed. Jackson walks into the bathroom and flicks the light on. The bathroom is large. He walks over to the bath and puts the plug in. He opens the faucets and the water starts pouring out. He can hear Raurlin in the room beside him.

He opens a cupboard underneath the sink and pulls out a bottle of bubble bath and pours a cup into the water. The water immediately foams and bubbles and the room is filled with a sickly sweet steam. Once the bath is full he closes the taps and walks back into the room.

"Bath is ready."

Sarah sighs and forces herself off the bed. She goes into the bathroom and closes the door behind her. Jackson tries not to listen as she undresses. He instead turns his attention to unpacking their clothes.

Jackson settles onto the side of the bed closer to the balcony. He can feel the cold radiating over the glass doors. He turns on the bedside lamp then walks to the door and turns off the main light.

"Jackson" Sarah calls out softly. He is at the door in an instant. He knocks softly and responds "are you okay?"

"Can you come in, with your eyes closed?"

Jackson smiles and shakes his head. He gently opens the and walks in with his eyes closed. He stands inside and says nothing. After a moment of silence he cracks an eye open.

Sarah is sitting in the water with her back to him. Her knees are tucked under her chin and her wet curls are dropping down her back. She's shivering.

"Oh, Sarah. What's going on baby girl?"

"I don't have a towel and I think I forgot to pack my gown. I need my gown."

Sarah peers over her shoulder and she is teary eyed. Jackson is back in the room in an instant and is rummaging through his side of the cupboard. He pulls out a navy blue gown and a thick yellow towel.

He knocks on the door holding the gown open in front of him with his eyes shut. He walks slowly to the bath and Sarah stands up and slips her arms into the gown. She ties it tightly around her waist and gathers it slightly around her thighs to prevent it from getting wet.

"What's the towel for?"

"Your hair, Sarah. You can't leave it wet, you'll catch a cold."

Jackson cracks an eye open as Sarah twirls her locks into the towel. She rests a hand on his shoulder and steps onto the carpet. She shimmies her feet about until they're mostly dry.

Jackson scoops her into his arms and she lies against his chest. He carries her to the bed and sets her down on her side of the bed.

"What do you want to wear to bed?"

"This is fine, I just need my socks."

"Don't be ridiculous," Jackson walks to the cupboard and pulls out a thick flannel shirt from his side and a pair of loose cotton striped shorts from her side. He walks back to the bed and hands everything to Sarah.

"You get dressed and get into bed, I'll go clean up the bathroom."

"I'll clean it up, don't worry."

"I'll be quick," Jackson states and walks into the bathroom closing the door behind him. He had no intention to actuate clean but wanted to give Sarah space. He didn't know why she was so emotional but he didn't want her to feel smothered on top of it all.

Sarah changes quickly and then shakes her hair dry through the towel before leaving the towel on the couch alongside Jackson's robe. Jackson walks back into the room just as Sarah is getting under the blankets.

Jackson sits down beside Sarah and rests a hand on her legs. Jackson clears his throat and asks softly "want to tell me what's going on?" Sarah sighs.

"I don't know. I just feel very overwhelmed being here. It's like everything just catches up all at once and I don't know how to deal."

"How can I help you, Sarah?"

"Just hold me."