The warmth of the fire had already started to make her feel more comfortable, despite her damp and dirty clothes.  She had hoped he might explain more about the fact that he was Alpha, but when he didn't elaborate, she did not press for more information.<br/><br/>"I did say that, didn't I?"  She nodded and took in a deep breath.  "I was raised by people I thought were my parents, but they weren't.  They were in some kind of cult and they planned to use me because I have a unique ability as a wolf, and it apparently fits right into a ritual they intended to use for power, once I was of age.  They had to wait until I was fully grown, that would give them the most power.  I figured all this out when I was 15, and I've been running from them ever since.  It's why they weren't trying to kill me.  I have to be alive for the ritual."  For all Belle knew, he had some idea of things like this, how they happened and how they worked.<br/><br/>"They'll keep coming.  They always keep coming."