Mated To The Lone Wolf

I stopped to read the sign at the edge of the town. It was a decretive plaque, that had a figure of a wolf etched into it. When I saw the wolf symbol, I instantly thought of the surrounding forest inhabited by wolves. I assumed that this was one of those places, home to protected wildlife, because why else would you choose to have that particular symbol?It also made a stroll through the woods seem like a daunting prospect. Wolves could be watching me right now. Eying me up for dinner. I shuddered, then hastened my steps.Stonevale wasn't at all what I was expecting it to be. As soon as I reached civilization, the place looked pretty and pristine. Frost glittered along the pavements, with not a trace of litter to be seen. Planters had been placed here and there, filled with some of the prettiest winter flowers. Each store window display was stylishly decorated in Christmas themes. It was mid-November, and the snow hadn't even begun to fall. The air all

Leah Grayson: age 17. "Bye, Sandra, I'm going to head off now," I shouted. My voice reached through to the kitchen to where Sandra, my boss, was dumping an arm full of plates into the sink. I was glad that my shift had ended. There was no way I wanted to tackle all of those dirty dishes. I smirked as Josie donned a bright-pink pair of rubber gloves and was already leaning over the sink-full of steamy hot water, wiping the sweat from her brow."Sure, honey. See you on Friday," Sandra replied back.Plenty of changes had taken place within the first twelve months of me living here. I received a letter from the principal of the high school through the mail, telling me that there was a legal requirement for me to attend school.I was allowed to continue to live in my apartment, just as long as I had a responsible adult to watch over me. Sandra volunteered, of course. I also c