Chapter Summaries

Chapter 01: The Good Life
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Estelle, Brody, Jessica, Roxanne, Caesar, Winston
Natalie is a talented dancer with a bright future. But life isn't all that it's cracked up to be and she learns that the pressure she's endured is also slowly tearing her down. She craves much more. Blake finds himself following the sounds of Swan Lake and is captivated by her moves. But being near people is a very dangerous thing for him.

Chapter 02: The Butterfly Effect
Characters: Natalie, Blake
Blake goes about his day as he finds a new subject in Natalie and begins to photograph her as often as possible. Natalie, unaware of the nearby presence of Blake, goes through her routine which we learn is something that Blake knows all too well.

Chapter 03: Beauty & Grace
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Arthur, Brody, Bryan
After a phone call from an old friend, Arthur decides to take his little girl in for a work day where Natalie learns about the artwork decorating her father's office. A disturbing dream bothers Blake and he awakens to the face of beauty once again.

Chapter 04: The Beast Within
Characters: Blake, Nick, Melody, Chance
Blake recalls the night he was forever changed and the impact it's had on his life ever since as he tries to rationalize his attraction towards Natalie.

Chapter 05: One Fine Day
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Caesar, Estelle, Arthur, Brody, Jessica, Roxanne, Darren
Blake analyzes his emotional connection to Natalie and finds himself following her even after telling himself it's something he should stop. Natalie has a confrontation from her parents concerning her future plans and realizes that she may have to put her writing on hold. On her way to a party at her friend's house, Natalie is attacked and Blake comes to her rescue. And for the first time, the two come face-to-face.

Chapter 06: Curiosity Killed the Cat
Characters: Blake, Natalie, Riley
Natalie does a little research about the man she encountered with the scars on his face. Her search nets nothing but while out by the lake, her mysterious rescuer comes to her sorrowful expression once more.

Chapter 07: Who Are You?
Characters: Blake, Natalie
Natalie awakens in Blake's bed unaware of where she is or what happened. Injured but fine, she explores the underground tunnels her mysterious hero calls "home" and learns next to nothing about him. Blake finally has more of a conversation with Natalie and sees just how sad she really is.

Chapter 08: Temperance
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Estelle
After finding out about Blake's situation, Natalie becomes intrigued. In an effort to thank him for saving her life, she goes to see him but doesn't get the greeting she was hoping for. Unfazed she gives him space but jogs by his place as she's heading to the park for privacy of her own. Blake sees her and immediately goes after her for her safety.

Chapter 09: Escape
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Estelle, Claire Whitmore, Janice Dupree, Mercedes DiGiorgio
Natalie gets back from her run and has a heart-to-heart with her Mother Estelle and finds that more and more the woman that birthed her is less informed about her life. During a meeting of the South Preston Women's club, she sees Blake hiding behind a tree in her backyard and pays him a visit. While there he undergoes a change that she thinks is something completely opposite of what it truly is!

Chapter 10: It Was You
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Alexandria, Brody, Christopher, Professor Lassiter,
Natalie hears from Alexandria about the night she found her with her ex Riley and learns a shocking truth. Chris finds her in the quad and has his hopes of taking her to a show squelched when she tells him her mother wants her to practice. But finding a hole in her schedule, she uses it to see Blake where finally his identity is revealed.

Chapter 11: You Can Run But You Can't Hide
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Dante, Miguel, Richard, Zane
Back at Blake's again as he sketches her in preparation for her self portrait, Natalie finds herself more and more relaxed in his company. But an intruder quickly bursts through her bubble of serenity as an attack is made on Blake's home. Doing his best to maintain control of his shift, Blake has to think of a way to get Natalie out safely.

Chapter 12: Old Friend
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick
Blake takes Natalie to see his old friend Nick who is shocked to find his best friend is still alive after four years believed dead. He explains why he was "missing" and much to his surprise, Nick is very understanding and agrees to look after Natalie until he returns.

Chapter 13: Safe Haven
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick
Blake goes back to his place to get a sense of who attacked him and finds himself in the middle of a wolf hunt. Meanwhile back at Nick's place, his old friend is showing Natalie photographs of who Blake used to be and reminiscing on stories.

Chapter 14: Past Haunts
Characters: Natalie, Nick, Blake, Jessica, Roxanne, Riley
Blake remains topside and decides to visit his old place which he learns Nick bought after his death and took care of. Meanwhile Natalie and her friends decide to blow off steam and head to the club for some drinks, dancing and fun but all of that is interrupted by Riley and an announcement Natalie was not expecting.

Chapter 15: Intermission
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Brody, The Cresting Heights Dance Troupe
Natalie's showing of Swan Lake has arrived much to her chagrin. After speaking endlessly with Blake about how she feels about dance, she sees the curtain call as her last and wants to leave the Troupe. Meanwhile Blake has Nick sneak him into the theater so he can watch her perform. If it is to be her last, he wants the opportunity to at least see her in action. While there, he gets a whiff of another wolf dangerously close to Natalie and instantly goes into action.

Chapter 16: Full Moon
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Angelo
With the full moon on the rise, Blake must get someplace where he can shift without the threat of harm to his friends. After another of his dreams and the recent attack on his home, he decides the best time to hunt for answers is now and goes looking. Meanwhile Natalie and Nick are left to pick up the pieces and wait for his return.

Chapter 17: Fusion
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Angelo, Jessica, Roxanne, Estelle, Brody
Blake comes to and gets answers to some of the questions he's been dying to know. Meeting up with a wolf, the same in fact who turned him, he learns how to control himself while in the presence of others among other things. Nick takes the ladies out for a night on the town and Natalie is a little distracted with her worry for Blake. That is until she gets a visit from a mysterious club goer!

Chapter 18: Masques
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Brody, Riley, Claire Whitmore, Estelle, Arthur, Janice Dupree, Jean-Marie, Mercedes DiGiorgio
The night of the masquerade has arrived and Natalie is excited to get through the evening without a hitch. Nick brings along a new friend for her to meet while her mother is micro managing how things run. Finally finding a moment of peace, Natalie steals the chance for a breath of air and gets an unexpected surprise.

Chapter 19: Every Move You Make
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Brody, Caesar, Jessica, Riley
Natalie learns to what lengths Riley is willing to go to get his way with her. And since his interference, Arthur has ordered that Brody remain at Natalie's side at all times making it harder for her to get alone time with anyone the way she used to. But finally figuring out a solution, Natalie contacts Blake to let him know what is going on.

Chapter 20: You Again?
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Brody, Dante, Stone
Natalie and Blake get more comfortable as they upgrade from letters to text. Blake makes a bold move and asks Natalie to meet him but factors outside of his control cause him to be late and Natalie ends up in trouble neither of them could have foreseen.

Chapter 21: Taken
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Brody, Arthur, Estelle, Jessica, Stone
With Natalie taken, Blake uses what few resources he has to get her back. His first stop, Nick where he finds his best friend in an intimate setting with Natalie's best friend. Letting them both know what is happening, he's assured they will help him get her back as he thinks over where Brody may have taken her.

Chapter 22: Any Means Necessary
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Brody, Jessica, Dante, Stone, Angelo, Jason
Blake discovers where Natalie is being held and goes on a mission to rescue her against Angelo's advice. Natalie hears more than she was expecting as Dante reveals to her some of Blake's darkest secrets and she witnesses one of the most terrifying sights of her life.

Chapter 23: Pieces of Me
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Jessica, Caesar
Blake gets Natalie to his place and looks over her. Finally hearing that she's safe, Jessica and Nick stop over for a little visit but they're not the only ones who find their way to Blake's home. Natalie awakens and Blake finally has to come face-to-face with his worst fears.

Chapter 24: Behind the Mask
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Riley, Estelle, Arthur, Caesar
An opportunity presents itself for Blake; one that he has been denied for over four years that Natalie is all too willing a participant to help correct. The two become closer than ever when they share Blake's bed in a very intimate moment.

Chapter 25: Don't Let Me Go
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Arthur, Estelle, Riley, Caesar
Blake informs Natalie that the full moon is on the way and she cannot stay in his presence. He implores her to return home and be with her family, to which she finally agrees. When she makes it home, she finds that not much has changed with her Mother but her father has missed her. And there's something else; Estelle and Riley have been making plans for a wedding!

Chapter 26: Basic Instinct
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Riley
Blake leaves Natalie before the full moon rises and awakens the next day covered in blood. As thoughts of his moon fueled rage rehashes through his mind he's reminded of the promise he made to her about being able to control himself which now seems farther from the truth. Meanwhile Natalie is back at Blake's place entertaining herself with the diaries she's found awaiting his return. And when Blake finally makes it home, they both get a surprise visit that neither could have expected.

Chapter 27: Mark of the Beast
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Angelo
Natalie reaches out to Nick for help and he rushes over concerned for both her safety and his best friend Blake. Meanwhile Blake makes it to Angelo's cabin where he and his mysterious Maker have a heart-to-heart concerning Dante and a tough decision that Blake will soon have to make.

Chapter 28: Nightmares
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Nick, Angelo, Dante
After another bad dream, Angelo finally convinces Blake that he must do the right thing to keep Natalie safe. Blake goes home, intent on putting an end to Dante and his threats but finds himself torn again between leaving Natalie and being able to protect her. The next day she awakens to find a note he left and realizes that he is preparing for the fight of his life.

Chapter 29: Moonlight and Roses
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Dante, Angelo
Blake and Dante face off in a battle of wills where only one of them can walk away. Natalie makes an appearance and things turn a bit bloody. But Blake makes the ultimate sacrifice to save the love of his life and make sure she's safe.

Epilogue: All's Well That Ends Well
Characters: Natalie, Blake, Angelo, Arthur, Jewel
Natalie visits Blake's grave and thinks about the man she met over a year ago. During her reflection she starts to imagine her life with her and the special gift Blake left for her and how her life has changed. Arthur visits his daughter and begs for forgiveness. And Blake and Angelo go home.