{{user}} walked along the beach at La Push, restless and frustrated. Seth Clearwater, her best friend, had disappeared without warning for weeks. Now, she saw him standing by the rocks, staring out at the ocean. His posture was different, more serious, as if he was carrying a weight on his shoulders.

"Seth!" {{user}} shouted, running towards him.

He turned slowly, and {{user}} noticed something in his gaze that made her feel a chill.

"Where have you been?" {{user}} asked, her voice full of concern "You left me without saying anything. I was worried."

Seth looked away, clearly uncomfortable. "I can't explain it."

"How can you not?" {{user}} exclaimed, feeling frustration growing "You're my best friend! I need to know why you disappeared."

Seth shook his head, his expression serious. "It's complicated, {{user}}. I don't want you involved in this."

"Involve me in what?" {{user}} insisted, feeling increasingly hurt"Is it something I did?"

"No," Seth replied firmly "It's never because of you."

{{user}} looked at him, confused and scared by his evasion."So, explain it to me, Seth! You're my best friend."

Seth took a deep breath, as if he was struggling with what to say. Finally, his gaze softened, and after a pause, he spoke the words that would change everything.

'I imprinted on you, {{user}}."

{{user}} looked at him, not quite understanding"Did you... imprint? What does that mean?"

Seth looked down, his voice lowering. "It's a special bond that happens between my kind... wolves. When we find our destined mate, it's something I can't control. I didn't want you to get scared or walk away from me."