JASON“Don’t look at me like that.” I muttered, shooting Zeke a look.He scoffs, rolling his eyes.“You don’t even have the right to say that.” He looks disappointed when he adds. “When are you going to stop being a total dick to her?”“I’m not. I—“He gives me a pointed look. I sigh and run my hands through my hair.I was starting to feel a migraine coming up. I haven’t slept in three days. Since she came back, I haven been able to sleep without thinking of that night. The days before that. How life used to be peaceful when she was here.I didn’t know how to handle it. I’m exhausted and sleep deprived.I know it doesn’t excuse what I said. I hadn’t meant it. It just slipped out before I could think of finding a filter.“We both know you are, so cut the crap.” He snaps. “Why are you treating her like that? She came to you for help because she trusted you, even after whatever happened that made her leave.”He gives me a look that tells me he is beginning to catch on.Zeke is the second
JENNAI already knew who was at my door when Jason knocked. He waited until I told him to come in before entering.“Why did you wait?” I asked, my attention was on my clothes that I was folding.I’d already started packing up.What Zeke said made sense and I didn’t want to have any delay if we were leaving today. Not that I had much to pack anyways. I didn't really unpack.“I wanted to give you the choice of listening to me or not.”I hummed as a reply. Not knowing what to say. Of all the things I thought he would say, that was the last.“I brought you this,” I turned around to see him holding out a chocolate bar.I don’t know when a small laugh escapes my mouth. He smiles seeing my reaction.“No way,” I laughed some more as I took it from him. “How did you get this? I didn’t know they still made them.”“I have a stash.”I shook my head because that actually made sense. Jason was a planner. And one of his superpowers was thinking ahead.“Thank you,” I said, biting into the chocolaty g
JASONJenna made it clear she was avoiding me. She wanted to limit contact between us as much as she could. Seeing as we needed to work together to achieve our common goal.I busied myself with pack business I’ve neglected for the past three days. I also had to cross check the work I forced myself to do during that time. They were all messed up with more than obvious errors.Zeke had sent a voicemail cursing me out for making me waste his time on files I did a bad rookie job on. I wish I even had it in me to be upset or even irritated at how annoying he was being.I only told him I’ll fix it before going back to my work. But not before I steal a glance in Jenna’s direction. She has ear buds on and has been pretending to sleep since we left home.She’d first started with pressing her phone. It didn’t work so she switched to a more bolder move.I felt myself smirk at that, knowing I affected her so much that she resorted to ignoring me. Even if I had no right to feel that. Even if it wa
JENNAI took a shower and hid in my room. It pained me to admit but the thought of Jason in my home, in my sanctuary definitely altered my brain chemistry. I had no idea how I was going to deal with him. So I chose the easy way out and hid in my room.Julia informed me they were all settled in.I couldn’t let him book a hotel room for the guys and himself, from what I understood by his statement.We don’t know how long they are staying for. Though I am praying it wouldn’t be long.I wanted him gone because his presence was messing me up. I couldn’t wait to go back to my old life. So the earlier the better.And we’ll work faster by staying in the house to gather. It was big enough that they’ll be comfortable and I’ll not feel like they were intruding in my space.My main problem was him, and hopefully with the guys, I didn’t have to worry about running into him most of the day.My room was on the second floor, along with the nursery.When the triplets were younger. We stayed in the roo
JASONThe doorbell rings, causing Jenna to get up and go open it herself.We were sitting together, both lost in our thoughts. After breakfast, the guys said they wanted to go into town for sightseeing but I chose to stay back. I couldn't tell you why.I’ve learnt more things about her since last night that we arrived. She had a cook, a cleaner and a driver. All of them don’t live in the house with her, which made me wonder how she managed when the kids were still here.She seemed okay. She made sure the guys felt like they were at home.She has known most of them all her life.I didn’t know if that treated her the way the rest of the pack did. She didn’t look like she held anything against them. She was nice and hospitable, and did everything to make sure they felt comfortable.When she came back, there were two women by her side, a man and two little boys. I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of emotions I felt when the boys got close.They watched me from a distance, not sure if the
JASON“I was very close to sending out a search party for you.”Was the first thing said when I picked up the call. I decided I couldn’t avoid her forever. And if I wanted her to understand this, then the best thing wouldn’t be to ignore her.I should give her no reasons to think she has to worry.When in truth, you know you don’t like her even a little bit. You’re going to ruin more lives and save none.I shook my head, focusing on what I’m currently doing. Answering the call of my fiancé, the same fiancé I’ve been ghosting for the past few days.I assured her that everything was fine and I was fine.“I’ve gone out of town for a little emergency,”I heard silence on the other end. It made me think she didn’t hear so I repeated myself.“No, I heard you the first time.” She goes quiet again. “I’m just surprised you’re just telling me.”My forehead creased. I ignored the voice in my head telling me I owed her no explanation. Even if I didn’t, it is common courtesy to tell her something
JENNAI had no idea how just speaking with Jason started to make me feel things I haven’t felt in years.I couldn’t force myself to bring my hands down. Somehow feeling insecure of how I looked.I wasn’t as I used to be. Even if I hadn’t gained much weight after birth. My body was different. Nothing like how I was when we were teenagers.Of course, I was different. I’m twenty five and I had kids.Why was I even thinking of how I looked? Jason isn’t going to see me that way ever again.He is engaged to be married. And I’m focused on my business and kids.Telling myself that definitely didn’t stop the flood of warmth I was feeling everywhere. Or the tingle in my core.I had almost forgotten that part of my body existed for something beyond the basic functions.One day with Jason, and it was already remembering other things it shouldn’t. He should be the last man I should find interest in.My wolf doesn’t contribute to that argument, which I don’t blame her for. While he gutted her with
JENNAThe sheriff visited and he and Jason spoke. He told him of the progress they have made—which isn’t much. Jason made it clear he was ready to do whatever to get the kids back.I know it is the barest minimum but it still made me feel butterflies. I was glad he isn’t letting whatever is happening between us get in the way of him doing the right thing.“We have it handled, you can go.”I looked up at Jason a little surprised. I didn’t even hear him enter. Last I heard, he was in a meeting with someone I’m not sure I know.“Holy cow. That’s your baby daddy?” Claire’s surprised gasp reminds me of her presence and what we were discussing.“I’m Jason, nice to meet you.” Jason stretched his hand out for her to shake.She jumps up from the seat, almost tipping the glass of water she’d been drinking. She grasped his hands with enthusiasm, smiling widely.I rolled my eyes, looking away from them.“And I am Claire. The pleasure is all mine, handsome.” She says in a flirty voice.I knew she