I turned around. I made it as far as  the gas station on the edge of town  before I realised going to the cabin on  my own without telling anyone was  more hassle than what it's worth.

It was late and I was exhausted, but  tonight kept playing over and over in  my head. Charlotte kicked us out, Jake  hadn't returned home, and I was itching  to know what his dad meant.

Why was he keeping me in the dark  instead of teaching me to become a  strong wolf?

A sigh fell from my lips as I turned my  attention back to the road. I loved how  peaceful it was at this time. No traffic,  no noise just silence. Turning into our  street I once again drove by Jake's  parents'house.The light was still on.

I drove round the block one more  time before pulling into their driveway.  Turning off the engine I unbuckled my  seatbelt but didn't get out. I sat for what  felt like hours before deciding this was a  bad idea.

I didn't want to cause anymore  hiccups between him and his family . I  didn't want him to think I went behind  his back.

As I clipped my seatbelt back into  place the porch light came on and the  front door opened.

His mom appeared.

Shit.

It's not like I could drive off now. As  she reached my car, I rolled down my  window."It's late Leah is everything okay?".

"He hasn't come home".

"Come inside and I'll make some tea".

"I should go home". I chewed theinside of my cheek. Me being here was  only going to make this whole situation  worse."It's late and I'm tired".

"Come inside you can stay the night".

"It's better if I go home". I gave her asmall smile. "But can I come by  tomorrow?".

"I'd feel better if you stay here. Jakeisn't home and I don't want you in that  big house all on your own".

"I'll be fine I'm just going to go tobed".

"How about we go for breakfasttomorrow?". She suggested.

"Yeah". I smiled."I'd like that andabout tonight I'm sorry".

"Forget about it honey. I only kickedyou out because I didn't want Jake and  his dad shifting in the house. The mess  and the clear up is brutal. You go on  home, and I'll see you in the morning".

"Good night, Charlotte".

He still wasn't home but at this point I  expected as much. I locked all the doors  before heading upstairs and getting  ready for bed.

I was fast asleep as soon as my head  hit the pillow.