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In the forests surrounding a town out in the country, there is not supposed to be wolves. Yet all the villager know there are. They have seen them and heard them. Strange, very smart and so very large wolves.
It's the time of the full moon and the sun it setting. It's night like these that they were most active. Strange, how no one notices some of the people slip away when the people turn in for the night.

Devon moved through the forest and silent feet. He could feel his pack surrounding him and spreading out through the forest. They were strong and swift. Filled with the vitality and strength the moon provided. He knew they could all run on all fours for hours. He felt there eagerness. This was their night to let go. Within reason of course.
A breeze ruffed threw his white fur. He turned to the left, making a b line for higher ground as his pack continued forward. He made in up to an outcropping looking over the valley. He raised himself up, letting loose a long strong howl.
The others took up the call, entering their voices into the pack song.

Devon let his howl drift away. He turned, padding down the steep hill. He would make his way to the meeting place. He and his pack would meet with the alphas of other packs, updating him on the news all the towns they occupied. Hopefully there weren't going to be any problems.
He made it to the clearing first. There was a ring of boulders around. Places for everyone to sit. This was also were they left their clothes. Devon shifted back. Rising back up onto two legs, he returned to his 6' 2" height. He grabbed his pants and pulled them on. He enjoyed his wolf form but these meeting were taken in human form. It kept arguments from getting too violent.

The snapping twigs rang in Devon's ears. He turned toward the sound. His eyes still a startling yellow. A grin spread across his face.
"Oh? You're here already?" he said, walking swiftly over. "I suppose you are the newbie I heard of?" he asked. Newly turned were always introduced. Mostly to help reinforce the pack mentality they were now getting used to.
She was cute. Though extremely frightened looking. Understandable. This must be so new to her. He reached toward her, but froze. His nostrils flared and his face hardened. She scent wasn't Were. It was human.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?!" he growled, grabbing her arm.

Devon saw the camera drop. His eyes widened and his eyes seemed to burn with his anger. "You were taking pictures?" he said quietly. He picked it up. The lens was broke now so he didn't have to worry about more pictures. But what had she gotten?
"How much did you get on that camera. And how much did you see?" he growled out again. The angrier he got the more animal like his voice became. Yet, he had a right to be angry. He'd manage to keep his people a secret. He could not afford to expose themselves now. Not when they've had peace for so long.
Howls sounded behind him again. He glanced over his shoulder, cursing. They were coming.

Devon gritting his teeth against the hysterical crying coming from the girl. He needed to calm himself. He may have gotten the answer he needed, but traumatizing this girl wasn't helping. He had to worry about his people. Dominating didn't work with humans. They were much more delicate. Especially this girl. Her arm felt so fragile in his hand, even as she struggled against him.
He took a few deep breaths, calling on the control he'd used do many times before. His eyes became a duller color and when he spoke his voice was smooth again.
"Calm down. I won't hurt you." he said, his face expressionless. "If you don't be quiet, things are going to get a lot harder for you. I can't hide you from the others. You need to prepare yourself." he said.
The other wolves were stepping into the clearing, one by one.

Devon stared at her. He felt them come closer, changing as they did. Some would see her already. He looked deeply into her eyes and nodded. Releasing her arm, he stood.
Tonight, she would do nothing. He was sure of that. She would probably run home and hide herself. But he was afraid he could not leave her alone. She had already seem too much. One day, she would get brave enough to tell. He wouldn't have that. Not now. And not like this. He took the camera and turned to his pack. Right now, he had business to take care of. He wouldn't let a human be the center of that.

Devon watched her flee his presence. She was like a mouse. So small and frightened. He chuckled at the thought, but was abruptly serious. It wasn't a laughing matter. That girl could expose them all.
"What that what I think it was?" said Fredrick, his Beta at his side. His nostrils were flaring as he scented human.
"Yes." Devon said bluntly.
"So you just going to let her go?"
Devon shot him an amused looked.
"I thought not." Fredrick sighed. "Sheryl! Bo!"
Two women step up, both wearing simple shift dresses. Everyone dressed simply tonight. They didn't need a lot of clothes. They got in the way when changing.
"There was a human girl here. Follow her to her home and make sure she talked to no one. Once you find the house, one of you return. The other will guard." he commanded.
A look past between them, but they nodded and obeyed.
"And I thought tonight would go by smoothly." Devon grumbled. "Seems I have some explaining to do."
Fredrick clapped him on the back. "Isn't it always like this?"
And so the meeting started.