I just got all of your messages, and I do realize that I need to work with the feelings a bit.

As the mind-numbing blackness of the Change faded away, Kaedo Lialli sensed something wrong. A slightly sweet aftertaste of blood coated his mouth. Too strong to be animal's, Kae thought, as he tried to identify its overwhelming flavor.Human. Blinking away his blurred vision,the tall, lithe boy grimaced as he noticed his surroundings.

Under a heavy canopy of leaves that hid the full moon, a broken campsite containing three still forms no older than his own 16 years lay crumpled and maimed at his feet. Two boys were beyond help, but the girl was obviously changing. When he inspected closer, Kae groaned. Casey Fields. He could have recognized that impossibly long shining silver blond mane, or those startling green eyes anywhere. She was struggling for breathe, her shredded clothing stained with her blood.

Casey was the last person Kae had wanted to run into tonight fight he'd had with the stunning beauty was the final event that caused him to try to stay away from mortals. Kae hadn't gotten far enough away before his Change.Whether he was conscious to the act or not, Kae was still responsible. Who could have told him she was going camping here?

Kae finally recognized his surroundings. The exact place he had Changed earlier this evening. As the mortal moaned softly, Kae glanced down at her bloody body. She was going to Become, and soon. That meant Changing and having her first kill. if Kae didn't act quickly, he'd never get her out quietly in time. death or banishment were all that awaited him at home, but where else could he leave Casey?She could kill someone, and then where would she be? With a sigh of regret, Kae swung her slim frame over his broad shoulder , and headed towards the Pack's hideout.

It would be a long, hard run if he were to reach the Pack before moon set.

Moon set was almost upon them, and still there was no sign of Kae. Jonathan sat on a dais in the corner of the crowding room, searching for his missing son. Motioning at Bethany, Kae's closest friend, He softly inquired,

" Did Kae hint at what he was doing tonight?" He noticed fear in the girl's eyes as He gave her a piercing look. No one could reuse the pack master, but the Beth obviously had heard something she didn't want to share.

Finally, with a defeated attitude, she replied, " Well, not really, but..... I know he had a argument with a mortal at school," "kept muttering how he

was gonna stay as far away as possible. If he Changed too close to town-"

A figure appeared in the room, interupting bethany's explanation. Jonathan could recognize that boy anywhere, and motioned for Kae to come. As the boy crossed the crowded space, A continuous gasp followed him. Dragging himself up the steps to his father's seat, Kae gently placed his burden on the floor.

"Pack master, when I Faded back to this form, I found the girl and two others. I have broken our greatest law,". Without another word, Kae slipped into a bow of humble submission.

Jonathan and the rest of the room looked in shock .The pack master couldn't get the words out at first. How could he? Kae was the last person he would have expected to kill and maim three innocent humans .He could see Kae was holding back tears with failing willpower. The boy knew the consequences of his actions.

Jonathan ached as he stated the words, but they had to be said. With no visible sign of emotion, he declared, "Kaedo Silver Lialli,you know the law. If killing or changing a mortal unwillingly is what you have done, then the punishment is either death, or banishment from every clan, with the mark of a traitor branded in your side and aura. Decide now, before I choose for

you,".

Kae's grim features told Jonathan his decision. In an effort to save Kae, for he loved his only son dearly, Jonathan added " But, understand this. If this girl whose life you have destroyed finds you, and forgives with all of her self, your punishment will be broken,"

With a bitter laugh, he continued ,"But I cannot see that ever happening. Kaedo Lialli, your new name is traitor," flicking a bolt of power at him to brand Traitor into Kae's being, he ordered , " Leave me. We will never again speak of or name another pup Kaedo Silver".

With tears now rolling down his face , Kae turned and shot out of the room, Changing in one leap. Jonathan glanced at the girl, whose moans had been growing louder and louder. He ordered," take this girl to newly deserted room,". I hope you have the heart and courage to forgive him, Jonathan added in his thoughts. With only a small sigh hinting to his real feelings, Jonathan, werewolf pack master of the Lialli clan, stepped

of the dais and swept to his room.

There would be many a tear shed over the lost boy.