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blood fed his hunger. He looked down and saw to his horror it had been human. He had killed a human with his bare teeth. The shock was enough to jolt him awake.
    He got out of bed and went to the fridge. All of a sudden a hunger cramp knotted his stomach. He needed something. His eyes wandered the shelves. There was nothing he wanted in there. He closed the door and went to the window. He peeked out.
    “I’m hungry,” he said out loud as his breath fogged the window.

Chapter 5
     
    “I don’t get it,” River said. “I mean, I know you guys are witches. But what’s this about being elements?”
    “Long story and not that interesting,” Autumn replied as she watched Mabon and Rowan over at the barbeque pit.
    “I guess it’s you I have to thank for when she was scratched.” Rowan flipped over a burger.
    “Actually, I didn’t do too much,” Mabon said, sizing up the other man. “Do you really love my sister?”
    “Yes.” He looked at the man who looked a lot like Autumn. It was odd, and well, he had to admit the brother was just as attractive as the sister.
    “I was afraid you might hurt her, and you know the rest.”
    “Can you turn me into a frog?” The big difference was in their eyes. His eyes weren’t leafy green like Autumn’s. His were a blue that reminded him of the ocean.
    He shook his head, laughing. “Maybe. I’ve never tried turning people into frogs.”
    Stefan smelled the cooking meat, and his stomach cramped up. It grumbled loudly, and he looked around, seeing if anyone noticed. The hunger grabbed his body, squeezing it painfully. His hands were shaking violently, so he put them on his legs, hiding them under the table. Finally the dark presence in his body surfaced, making him lose control. His eyes went to River’s arm then he looked left, then right, and when he was sure no one was watching, he bent down and licked it.
    River jumped up. “Ah, gross!” He wiped at his arm. “Why did you do that?” He shouted, rubbing his hand on Stefan’s shirt.
    A growl escaped his lips, and there was vibrating his chest. He rolled River’s taste inside his mouth with his tongue and liked how he tasted. His eyes shot to him; staring, watching his prey. Drool dribbled down his chin as he growled again.  He moved onto the bench and pounced on River. They rolled around on the ground, while River screamed, pushing Stefan’s snarling snapping teeth away from his neck.
    “Stefan, what the hell are you doing?” Autumn wanted to help, but the thought of his aura sucking her empty made her hesitate.
    “Help!” River screamed. “Helllllp!”
    “What is wrong with him?” Anatha asked her brother.
    “I don’t know,” he replied with a hesitant smile.
    Adair made a weird squeaking noise and jumped at Stefan’s head. Stefan’s red eyes went to the monkey. He licked his lips, untangling himself from River. Walking on his hands and feet, he chased after Adair. River and Rowan watched Stefan run around in a circle as he barked at the air. They exchanged confused glances and went back to staring at their friend.
    “Umm,” Linden said as he put down a bowl of salad. He watched Stefan. “I think Stefan’s finally snapped.”
    Drake walked up with Envy. “What did we miss?” He watched Stefan.
    Aarawn walked over to Mabon. “You get his arms, and I’ll get his feet.”
    “I’ll help,” Rowan said.
    The three spread out around Stefan, who was still chasing Adair. “Now,” Mabon said as he and Rowan grabbed his arms as he ran by. They pulled him to the ground. Aarawn grabbed his feet.
    “It’s about time,” Adair said, leaning against the picnic table, breathing hard. “Angel should have been here. He would have enjoyed watching me get chased.” He wiped his monkey paw over his furry forehead. “I’m not cut out for this kind of exercise.”
    Stefan snarled at them, whipping his head left to right as he snapped his teeth at the guys. Rowan cringed, almost letting go. Autumn came over