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Katrina, what you've seen here stays between us.

If anyone finds this,

I'm in the middle of nowhere with Jana's weird cult.

The rest of you, go home. There's nothing keeping you here.

-My dad'll be frantic.

-Yeah, and my mum will murder me.

I'm not going.

I want to stay here.

You are destined for something beyond the wild wood and the city.

You walked through fire for me.

And I'll do it again.

Every time.

THEY SNIFF

You said you were only going to be a day.

I've had the police out and everything.

I've had to lie to your mum and dad.

I'm sorry, but...

-BOTH:

-It was just a camping trip gone wrong.

Look, I'm really, really sorry,

but there was no signal where we were,

and then my phone died, and we ran out of petrol.

Come on, Kat. You really expect me to believe

that both your phones had no signal and no battery?

Right. Well, um, I'm, er...I'm off to bed.

Yeah, and...I'll make a hot chocolate.

Do you want one?

-Yeah, why not?

-PHONE VIBRATES

ON VIDEO: 'If anyone finds this, I'm in the middle of nowhere...'

-What was that?

-Nothing.

I'm really sorry, Kat, I've got to go.

-I've got an assignment.

-Oh, OK.

Look, erm, thanks for everything.

Are you sure it was just a camping trip gone wrong?

Yeah. See ya.

# My heart still beats

# And my skin still feels

# My lungs still breathe

# My mind still fears

-# But we're running out of time

-Time

-# Ah-ah

-There is nowhere for you to hide

# The hardest moon is shining

# I'm running with the wolves tonight

# I'm running with the woo-oo-olves

-# I'm running with the...

-Oo-oo-oo. #

WOLF HOWLS

Shh!

-SHE SQUEALS

-Nice PJs.

Kara? What are you doing?

-We're here to rescue you. Come on.

-Rescue me from what?

Hey, watch it, those are designer.

We saw the video. You can't stay here.

-How did you see the video?

-I can't find the mascara.

It's an emergency. She'll have to manage.

Come on. Every second we're here, we're in danger of...

JANA GROWLS

-Back off! Or else!

-We know what you are.

-What have you told them?

-Nothing.

-We saw a video on her phone.

-What video?

Look, at full moon, when you...

I might have had my phone out, and I kind of...

We're going to take Katrina and go.

You don't hurt us, we won't hurt you.

Nobody is going to hurt anybody. All right? Jana's my friend.

Friend? She's not even human.

-Kay!

-I know I'm not human, but I'm not a monster either.

I'm not going to hurt Katrina or anyone.

-Katrina's coming with us.

-No, I'm not.

Look, come back tomorrow and we can talk about all of this,

but...right now, you guys have got to go home and...

They're not going anywhere. Phones! Now!

-No way.

-SHE GROWLS

Jana, stop mucking about.

THEY WHIMPER

So much for being a nice werewolf.

I said I wouldn't hurt anyone. Never said I was nice.

And I'm a wolfblood, not a werewolf!

THEY SQUEAL

Girls!

You up for it, Matei? Terrible movie?

I might even stretch to buying the popcorn.

All right, maybe.

-You could invite Jana.

-TJ LAUGHS

Back row, in the dark...

Me and Jana? Come off it, will you?

Oh, yeah, cos there's nothing going on between you two(!)

Just because a boy and girl spends time together doesn't...

-While giving each other them looks?

-Then looking away.

Sounds like you're describing each other.

That's weird.

What's going on?

We need to talk.

-I didn't mean it.

-And why would you even do that?

You must have known it would get out.

Oh, come on, guys, she didn't mean any harm.

And you're defending her?

-This is just...

-I didn't know that Kay and Kara would steal it.

And how long until they tell everyone what we are?

We need you to speak to Kay and Kara,

get them on our side,

get them to agree to keep the secret.

-I'll try.

-No, you'll do more than try.

How am I going to persuade them?

You three have been best friends since...forever. They trust you.

All you have to do is tell them the truth -

we're not a danger to anyone, we just want to be left in peace.

Text them now. Arrange to meet.

We'll get the Kafe open.

Hi, girls.

Can we talk?

-Uh...what are you doing?

-Checking for bites.

-For all we know, she's turned you.

-That's not how it works.

-You get born a wolfblood, not bitten.

-Really?

It's me, Katrina, your friend for the past 15 years.

The one who's...the one who's always been on your side.

Except for that time you wouldn't speak to me

when I went out with Tom.

OK, except from when you were off with Tom.

So...no cravings for bones?

No.

-You're all right, then?

-Course I am.

We were so worried.

Don't you ever scare us like that again.

We need to keep a closer eye on her.

-K's forever?

-K's forever.

There you go. Thanks.

Thanks, Matei.

Happy to help. That's what mates are for, right?

Yeah.

Plates - dirty plates - over there.

"Mates." Idiot.

How could you let Katrina film you?

It wasn't like that. Everyone was doing their wolf thing.

If you'd been there, you'd understand.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-Well, it just would've been nice.

You wouldn't have noticed. Your first time running wild.

Course I...

I mean...I wouldn't have...

Look, if you'd...

Oh, look, never mind.

Are you going to finish any of those sentences?

Look...

..I had a great time, showing off my wolf skills.

I've got to be somewhere.

-Laters, yeah?

-Selina.

You can show off your wolf skills to these people.

-There you go.

-Thanks very much.

-No worries.

Selina?

Ooh, sorry.

What's her problem?

-Morning, Jana.

-Hiya.

-Is she out the back?

Er...no.

No. Erm, Kara's in town with Kay,

so I said that I'd cover Katrina's shift.

K's reunion. Yay!

That's nice of you.

Well, looks like you've got the place under control.

They're not going to want paying, are they?

Er...no.

Katrina - she's all right, isn't she?

What?

It's just that she's been acting weird

since you two came back from camping

-and I thought maybe you'd fallen out or something.

-Us?

No. We're best mates. Total besties.

I don't know. Maybe running this place is too much for her.

PHONE RINGS Hello. Mum?

Yeah, I'm just helping out in the...

OK.

Yeah, I'll let her know.

Erm...Mr McKenzie, I'm really sorry,

but, erm...I'm going have to go.

-What?

-Yeah.

No, no, no, we've got customers.

What, all of you?

I'll be back as soon as I can.

They don't want to cause trouble, OK?

They're people with hopes and dreams and...skateboards

and really, really bad dress sense.

-And you're all friends?

-Yeah.

They're always in the Kafe or hanging round the flat,

-and TJ's going to help Jana...

-TJ's one too?

And Selina...and Matei and Matei's little sister.

She is adorbs.

-And...

-And they're everywhere?

Well, that's all nice and cosy, isn't it? You and your pets.

-Kara, I know this is a bit weird...

-That's how they get you.

They're all friendly and fluffy,

and the next thing they do is invite you round for lunch,

-and you're lunch.

-I don't think...

-They're werewolves.

Wolfbloods, OK? Are you even listening?

Look at all the stuff that was happening in Stoneybridge.

Maddy, Rhydian, and what about Tom with his hypoglycaemia?

-That's...

-His eyes turned yellow.

If you have to be born one, what was happening with him, then?

-So, they all lied to Katrina?

-They lied to everyone.

And as for Shannon and her beast on the moors,

it was Segolia that offered to pay Shannon's way through college -

the same company that Dr Whitewood works for.

Do you think they're all wolfbloods too?

-It's a wolfblood mafia.

-Girls.

-I bet Jeffries is one.

No, he's just weird.

Please, stop. OK?

Look, I'm not asking you to be best mates with them.

Why not? You are.

Yeah, I've got some new friends. We're still K's forever.

Katrina, we know you believe Jana, but you're not the brightest.

-You see the best in people.

-So, we have to look out for you.

Just the same way we always have.

What do you mean look out for me?

We've made sure you never have to be scared of her ever again.

Kara, what have you done?

HE GROWLS

ON VIDEO: 'Dr Whitewood, help!

'Oh...my...days.

'Katrina?

'Katrina, are you OK?

'Can you hear me? Are you hurt?

-'Take me home.

-Come on.'

Congratulations.

For the first time in my long and distinguished career,

I'm literally speechless.

Where...where was it?

YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram - everywhere.

We thought we'd dealt with it.

You knew about this and you didn't tell me?

This isn't Jana's fault.

We dragged Katrina to the wild. If anyone's responsible, it's us.

Go home, TJ.

I've booked us a flight.

A car will collect you and take you to the airport.

-Airport...?

-I'll meet you once I've covered our tracks here.

But, Mum, you're Segolia. Why do we need to run?

Because I didn't tell anyone here that my son ran off to the wild pack

and took a human with him.

Go pack.

I'll be right behind you.

I booked Antigua, like I promised for your birthday.

Imara's going to need you.

What about you?

We'll leave the city, go to the wild.

They'll be after Katrina, won't they?

She'll have to come with us.

Go now.

Go check the coast is clear, OK?

You're not going, are you?

I can buy enough time for TJ to get away, and you.

But only if I stay.

-You can't send him away on his own.

-TJ is all that matters to me.

He's my world, and no-one's going to harm him, ever.

This is where to contact him in Antigua.

He'll be with good family.

-Imara...

-You're the alpha now.

Go.

And tell him...I tried my best.

-You could still make it.

-Go.

ON VIDEO: 'I think they might be witches.

'Something is happening to them.'

WOLFBLOODS GROWL AND HOWL 'Dr Whitewood, help!

-'Oh...my...days.'

-Mum?

-Where did you...?

-Everybody is talking about it.

It's had half a million views already.

Selina, you are lucky that you are not involved in this,

-and we need to keep it that way.

-No!

Please, just stay at home, keep your head down.

I need to warn them. They're my pack.

-I can't just abandon them.

-The damage is already done,

and they wouldn't want you getting into trouble.

We need you here with us, where we're safe.

OK.

-They put it online.

-I know.

Katrina, you're in danger.

What? From who?

I didn't mean for this to happen.

You'll be OK. You're going to be fine.

-But you've got to come with me right now.

-Where?

-I'm not going back to that forest.

-Katrina!

-Oh, there you are.

-It's all true, isn't it?

-Well...

I saw the video. That proves it.

-Excuse me.

-GIRLS GIGGLE

Downloads are through the roof.

Everyone's talking about some video. What is going on?

I was just about to ask you the same thing, Mr Jeffries.

-Zuhra Chakrabati, City Herald.

-Oh, hi.

Can I ask you a few questions about this video?

Well, I'm a bit...

You do know it has upwards of a million views?

Katrina!

Most people think it proves your book is based on real-life events,

on real-life werewolves.

Your friend, er, Dr Rebecca Whitewood,

-she works for Segolia now, doesn't she?

-Yes, but she's...

First, she's fired from the university

for obsessing over werewolves,

the next, she's head of research at a major multinational.

She's very talented.

So was her predecessor at Segolia - Alex Kincaid?

Funny thing is, he's completely disappeared.

He had a thing for werewolves too.

You want an interview? I'll tell you everything.

Selina!

I made your favourite.

Selina?

-ON VOICE MAIL:

-'Hi, it's Imara Cipriani. Leave a message.'

Hey, I've packed your clothes, but I couldn't find your passport.

Did you leave it at the office?

Anyway, I'm still waiting for this car.

I'll meet you at the airport, yeah?

We made the video to promote Mr Jeffries' new book.

Build a bit of excitement. "Is it real?" "Isn't it?"

People love that stuff.

We didn't realise how fast it was going to spread.

Good story, though.

"Local Author Boosts Sales Through Viral Video."

Inspiring, if you ask me.

Well, it's a remarkable video,

I mean, for a teacher and some teenagers.

No offence.

-HE LAUGHS

-Yeah.

What about Dr Whitewood's involvement?

She's a very good friend of mine and a respected biologist.

Adds an air of authenticity.

-And what about the special effects?

-On our computers.

-You did that?

-Mm-hm.

What programme did you use?

Uh, no, actually...TJ did them, but he's not here today.

-Right, TJ. TJ is...

-A friend.

And the son of the head of security at Segolia.

Your sister Emilia, she's in the video.

-Is she around today?

-She's...she's at home.

That's odd. Her foster parents said that she's away.

Her new home.

Relatives in Romania.

That must be hard -

losing her parents, and then being torn away from her brother.

No-one tore her away from anyone. She wanted to go.

This is a family matter, Ms Chakrabati.

Well, that's what I thought the police would say,

but they're treating this as a missing persons case.

Right, we've got to go. Come on.

OK. Erm...bye.

Katrina?

Hey, it's all right.

I don't know why you two have fallen out,

but, you know, things happen.

Quite a lot, if I remember, when you were at school.

-It's all my fault.

-No, no, no, it's my fault.

I've put too much pressure on you.

Letting you run the Kafe on your own, I mean...

Dad...what they're saying...

-..it's true.

-Werewolves?

Come on, love, aren't we getting a bit old for fairy tales?

It's real. It is.

Everybody wants mystery and magic,

but you can't run away from reality.

You're not listening. Jana and her friends are wolfbloods.

And I'm the bogeyman who gave you a fright at Halloween.

I think you should go.

What? Why?

Just go.

I'll be fine, the Kafe will be fine.

I'm not your little girl any more.

I can do this...on my own.

Just go.

-I have to watch the pack.

-No, Jana, we have to disappear now.

No.

I can't do that. Katrina needs protection.

So, bring her with us.

It's over here for us now.

We go to the wild,

unite both your packs,

you and me together.

I can't.

But it doesn't mean you shouldn't go.

-And leave you here with all this?

-Someone needs to warn the pack.

Go.

Tell my dad what's happened.

Keep your sister safe.

I'll come find you.

And if the pack goes into hiding, how will you...?

I can always find my pack. Always.

TYRES SCREECH

-SHE SNIFFS

-Matei! Matei!

-Selina?

-They're coming for you next, aren't they?

TJ.

-ON VOICE MAIL:

-'Hi, it's Imara Cipriani. Leave a message.'

Mum, the cab's here. Can you call me, please?

PHONE RINGS

-ON PHONE:

-'TJ!'

-Hey, have you heard from my mum?

Segolia have got Matei.

-What?

-'Watch your back.

'Make sure the cab's not...

'TJ?'

TJ! TJ!

I think they've got him.

-Selina!

-Warn Katrina!

SHE SNIFFS

Katrina?

Mr McKenzie?

Hello, Jana. I need your help.

THEY GROWL

What about Jana? And TJ and Matei? Where are they?

What's Protocol Five?

No more lies, Imara.

# I'm running with the wolves tonight

# I'm running with the woo-oo-olves

# I'm running with the wolves tonight

# I'm running with the woo-oo-olves

# I'm running with the wolves tonight

# I'm running with the woo-oo-olves

# I'm running with the... #