I have really gotten into the Darkest Powers Trilogy (again) and I just had to try out Derek's p.o.v from the Reckoning, chapters 20 to 22. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: Characters, Story and even this plot belong to Kelly Armstrong - I'm just trying out a different P.O.V

"You're almost there. Keep going. You're going to finish this time just -"

I tensed under Chloe's touch, until a uncontrollable spasm went through me, my back flying backwards, knocking her off. Going rigid, I burnt all over as my back lifted higher and higher. I could feel fur growing and unimaginable pain rocked through my entire being. I could hear the sound of bones snapping and cracking and I realised it was me. I growled in pain, digging my hands into the ground.

I could feel Chloe's hand on my back again and her whispers of encouragement kept me going. Another shudder went through me. Then it stopped – it was over – and I opened my eyes.

Everything was clearer, brighter. Looking down I saw two huge black paws were my hands should be. It had really happened and I was a wolf. I heard a sniffle and looked up and met Chloe's eyes.

'Mine'

The simple, primal thought swept through my body, my wolf claiming her as it's own. Anger washed into me when I saw the fear in her eyes.

'Protect'

Then I realised – she was scared of me. I wanted to tell her not to be ridiculous and that it would be okay, but I was the one who had told her how supposedly dangerous I would be as a wolf. But both the wolf and I can agree that we would never allow any harm come to Chloe.

I felt relief as I watched the fear drain out of her eyes. I attempted to step forward to her, but I didn't know how to control myself in this body and felt my legs slip out from under me and I landed on the floor with a thud. I was exhausted from the change so I just lay there, eyes closed, just breathing in and out and listening. It was remarkable how much I could hear in this form, but I focused on one sound in particular.

'Thud. Thud.'

Chloe's heartbeat.

"Are you okay?" Chloe asked, breaking me from my thoughts in a worried tone. My eyes immediately snapped open wanting to reassure her that I was fine. I jerked my muzzle in an attempted of a nod, rolling my eyes at the awkwardness of the move.

Chloe stared down at me for a moment before turning to leave.

'No.'

I snorted in protest at the thought of her going, ready to pounce up and stop her.

"I thought you'd want to be-" I cut her of with another snort – the easiest way of communication. I did my best to glower at her, but as a wolf it may not have the desired effect.

Chloe reached into her pocket and bought out a switch blade.

"I'll be fine. I'm armed."

I snorted at the idea that she thought I would let her out of my sight just because she had a weapon. Knowing Chloe she would end up falling and stabbing herself. Wincing at the thought, I jerked my head trying to get her to come back so I would know she was safe. She hesitated and I growled in frustration.

"Well, you've got the growling part down already. Must be all those years of practice."

Ignoring her, I began to rise on wobbly legs, trying to go to her if she wouldn't come to me.

"All right, I'm coming back. I just didn't want to be in the way."

I grunted at the thought as the wolf inside me howled.

'Mine'

"You can understand me, can't you?" Chloe questioned, finally moving back towards me and sitting down on my discarded sweater. "You know what I'm saying."

I tried to nod my head in agreement and snarled once again at how hard it was. I wasn't used to not being able to make my point and Chloe seemed to pick up on it.

"Not easy when you can't talk is it?" She asked with a grin. "Well, not easy for you. I could get used to it."

I grumbled in protest, but deep down I was just relieved that she was okay with this. She understood. Chloe had never turned her back on me, and I was one of the reasons why I lo-

"So I was right, wasn't I? It's still you, even in wolf form." Chloe said, taking me of my line of thoughts. I just grunted, not wanting to fully admit that she was right and I, well, wasn't.

"No sudden urges to go kill something?" I just rolled my eyes, although I was glad that I hadn't gone on a killing spree.

"Hey, you're the one who was worried." She pointed out. I ignored her again, not wanting to consider the possibility that I may have been wrong. "And I don't smell like dinner, right?" I gave her a look to shut her up, disgusted at the thought.

"Just covering all the bases." She tried to defend herself. Trying to laugh, but releasing another rumbling growl, I settled in, lowering my head to my paws and gazing up at Chloe.

'Mine'

She looked gorgeous, even after what I had done to her hair. I felt a twang of guilt in me as I took her in. She was still in only her pajamas, a light jacket and sneakers. She still looked stunning to me.

Noticing her shiver, and wanting to help, I reached out my front leg to my discarded sweater, and pawed at the edge. I snarled in frustration that I was unable to help.

"Lack of opposable thumbs is going to take some getting used to, huh?"

I motioned her closer with my muzzle, desperate to help her, and when she pretended not to understand, I twisted and gingerly caught the hem of the sweatshirt between my teeth, lips curling in disgust at the taste of fabric and sweat in my mouth and I tugged.

"Okay, okay, I'm just trying not to crowd you" Causing me to grunt in disagreement.

Delight went through me as Chloe came closer. I moved so that I could block her from the cold wind blowing, not bothered by it myself as my body heat from the change still blasted like a furnace. I grunted to tell her it was okay to come closer. I was more than okay.

"Yes, that's better. Thanks. Now get some rest."

Trying to relax, I watched Chloe intently. I didn't know what would happen now, how long I would be a wolf for, but it didn't matter. Not I Chloe was safe by my side.

Chloe looked over at me and smiled, but it seemed forced. I watched in concern, but she relaxed into me. I shifted closer, to make her feel safe, my fur brushing her hand. She started to stroke me and I leaned into her, content. Her cool wingers soothed me and I closed my eyes, shifting until she was leaning on me.

Within minuets I was asleep, unaware of the danger that was heading our way...

More to come! I will try to update as soon as possible, but I have upcoming exams :/

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