Jovita!

Jayden's POV

"He has fled downtown; he probably got wind of our arrival. I think he's currently taking refuge in the woods,” Eric said.

I turned to the white Brothers. “Are there houses close to the woods?”

“Yes, from what I know, Jovita's house is quite close to the woods. I think there is a house or two a few miles from hers,” Seth replied.

“You know Jovita's house?” I asked.

“Yes,” Seth replied simply, a look of surprise spreading on his beautiful face. His hair was held back in a ponytail, highlighting his features.

“Okay,” I said. I quickly shook the thoughts of her off, knowing Seth and Eric could hear my thoughts.

Eric threw me a knowing glance. “I'd watch over her house and the surrounding houses while you run,” he said.

Relief washed through me. “Sure, the rest of us will… Don't worry about Jovita, Eric. I'll take care of her,” Seth intercepted.

I turned to stare at Eric, communicating with my eyes. He looked at me helplessly, not knowing what to say. 

Seth stared at both of us coolly, probably trying to understand the exchange going on.

"Emm… I would prefer you stay by Jayden's side, Seth. He's new here and would need… me… both your experience …um…eyes and your guidance too," Eric stuttered.

“Alright, that won't be a problem,” Seth said with resignation.

I threw Eric a grateful smile.

“She better be your mate,” he mouthed.

“Okay, brothers, let's run,” I said, taking off.

“Your speed is incredible, Jayden; I could barely keep up,” Phil said, as we stopped to rest after three hours of running.

“Thank you.”

“How did you get this fast? Did you train or something?” Conan asked, speaking for the first time.

“No, I was born with it. I just learned how to harness and control it. I guess I'm quite a lucky werewolf.

Just then a little white bird came to rest on Phil's shoulder; he whispered something to it, and it flew away.

I stared at Seth, waiting for an explanation.

“I have the power to communicate with animals,” Phil said instead.

“Oh,” I said shocked, “I didn't know werewolves could have such powers.”

“Jayden, Jayden, he's here, I can smell him faintly. I think he's quite close.” It was Eric; he was calling me through his thoughts.

“Jovita!” Seth and I thought in unison. I turned to stare at him, and he returned my stare surprised.

I tucked away my thoughts and questions.

“We run, brothers,” Seth said, taking off as fast as a Cheetah.

“Arggggghhhh,” my wolf roared. For a moment I was shocked; I couldn't remember the last time my wolf was angry since after my mom's death.

I took off after Seth, my heart beating wildly, the wind rushing past me.

Suddenly, I felt my blood boiling, my skin felt like it was about to explode, and boom, my wolf came out. What was wrong with me? I thought, my emotions had never been this strong before; I was always the master of my wolf.

The others, on seeing me wolf out, morphed into their wolves too.

Seth was white, with a splash of black on his forehead.

Phil was white with a large splash of dark brown across his back.

While Conan was a mixture of black and white.

When we reached Jovita's house, Eric was battling with Uriel already. On seeing the increase in his opponents, Uriel turned and fled.

The other wolves chased after him, while I stayed behind to guard the houses.

Just then, a light came on from Jovita's house. Slowly the window opened, and her head popped out. She looked down, probably searching for the cause of the disturbance.

I quickly hid behind the tree next to her window, my heart palpitating.

The wind blew and carried her scent towards me. I breathed in deeply, then stopped, as I realized it was the same scent I had perceived when I stepped into Torin High School.

Is she my mate? I thought, confused. But I can hear her thoughts. Why can't she hear mine? If she was my mate, she would be able to. Or, I thought, a dreadful feeling overwhelmed me. Was she Seth's mate?

Maybe I heard her thoughts because of him; that would explain why she didn't hear mine.

I covered my ears with my hands, as my wolf groaned in my head…