me what's the matter?”

Onyx explained her feelings to him. She let everything fall out of her soul, just telling him all that had ever happened to her, and he listened silently.

“And you see, I just don't know what's wrong with me,” Onyx said, her voice finally returning to normal after a long cry. “I don't think I belong here. I have no family, just my brothers. Balto and Jenna are my adopted parents, and Aleu...don't get me started on her. The things she says to me, and I don't know why, but I can't help it.”

“I don't think you should let it get to you so easily. I have a hard time fitting in too. After all, my father is wolf and my mother is husky, so I never get a break.”

“You're part wolf?”

“Yes. Hope I don't freak you out or anything.”

“No, I'm part wolf as well. My mother was more than half wolf, so I inherited some of her traits.”

“Really, wow!” Maverick exclaimed. “Hey, a couple of my friends are getting together tonight. Would you like to come?”

“Sure. In fact, I hope I can see you more often. You've made me feel so much better.”

“Great! So, it's a date?”

“Yes, I'll meet you here at...”

“Sunset.”

“Okay, see you then!”

As Maverick walked away, Jasper replaced him. Another scowl was on his face, only this time, it looked as if Onyx was really in for it.

“Oh, dear, brother! What did I do now?”

“Onyx, who was that you were talking to?” he asked sternly.

“His name's Maverick, and he's a really good guy. I was over here at the beach and...”

“How do you know that he's such a good guy? Do you know what his intentions are?”

“What are your intentions after you ruin my life, Jasper? I'm not a baby! Furthermore, you are not my father, no matter how much you want to act like him!”

“Onyx, I don't mean to harass, I just...”

“Oh, sit on it! I'm tired of your games. Just let me live my life. Geez! What does Winter see in you that makes her like you so much?”

“Leave her out of this! I'll swing by Balto's at sunset, and if you're not there, I'll take matters into my own paws. How would you like to live with me from now on?”

“You wouldn't!”

“Count on it! See you tonight at Balto's, right sis? And remember now, sunset.”

Gulp!

 

 

(to be continued in Dawn 'Til Dusk: Part Two)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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