Grace I picked up my sweater from the floor and crawled back into bed. Shoving my pillow aside I balled up the sweater to use instead.I fell asleep to the scent of my wolf. Pine needles cold rain earthy perfume coarse bristles on my face.It was almost like he was there.

My chest ached my body speaking a language my head didnt quite understand.I waited.But Grace the only person in the world I wanted to know me just ran a wanting finger over the cover of one of the new hardcovers and walked out of the store without ever realising I was there right within reach.

And then I opened my eyes and it was just Grace and me - nothing anywhere but Grace and me - she pressing her lips together as though she were keeping my kiss inside her and me holding this moment that was as fragile as a bird in my hands.

Sam came around the side of the car and stopped dead when he saw me. Oh my God what is THAT I used my thumb and middle finger to flick the multicolored pom-pom on top of my head. In my language we call it a HAT. It keeps my ears warm. Oh my God Sam said again and closed the distance between us. He cupped my face in his hands and studied me. Its horribly cute. He kissed me looked at the hat and then he kissed me again. I vowed never to lose the pom-pom hat.

It is possible to be in love with you just because of who you are.

You two are too cute the counter girl said setting two cups piled with whipped cream on the counter. She had a sort of lopsided open smile that made me think she laughed a lot. Seriously. How long have you been going outSam let go of my hands to get his wallet and took out some bills. Six years.I wrinkled my nose to cover a laugh. Of course he would count the time that wed been two entirely different species.Whoa. Counter girl nodded appreciatively. Thats pretty amazing for a couple your age.Sam handed me my hot chocolate and didnt answer. But his yellow eyes gazed at me possessivelyI wondered if he realized that the way he looked at me was far more intimate than copping a feel could ever be.I crouched to look at the almond bark on the bottom shelf in the counter. I wasnt quite bold enough to look at either of them when I admitted Well it was love at first sight.The girl sighed. That is just so romantic. Do me a favor and dont you two ever change. The world needs more love at first sight.