Jayla Then I begin to tell Jessica about everything that happened to me when I was in that rogue pack under Mark's mercy. I don't leave our anything including Jasper's part in it and Kendra's involvement. If not for Kendra, I might never have made it out of there alive before my pack members came to save me, and for that, I owe her. If only there is a way to repay her for all what she did for me, even though her help can never be completely paid for because it is priceless. I tell Jessica about how I was given doses upon doses of wolfsbane and other poisonous and dangerous substances almost every day, and in amounts that could have ended my life or caused permanent psychological damage to me but luckily I survived it.I tell her about the plenty times I was bounded either silver chains and the numerous beatings I received in the hands of Mark and his minions. I also tell her about the time he cracked the neck of one of them in my presence, killing him cold bloodedly just because he
JaylaAfter everything that happened with Jessica in the bathroom, we parted ways because we were having different classes next, but she promised to come over to my house so that we can start planning the revenge. I am in my next class now and the time is about twenty minutes in but the teacher hasn't arrived yet. We are supposed to be deep into the AP calculus class by this time but since the teacher is a no-show, the students are just hanging around the class and doing what they like. But as for me, I just balance myself on my seat as I keep reading a book, not minding the noise all around me. I should probably be used to it by now but I am not. And maybe it is because of all what I have passed through but even noise makes me jumpy now even when it didn't before. Then my focus moves from the book in front of me to thoughts of one of my friends and that is Edward. He has always been a good friend to me and I don't know why I think this way, but I feel as if he doesn't want to talk
JaylaI open the door to my room, bearing different types of snacks and drinks. Jessica is on my bed and she squeals immediately she sees me."You go, girl. You always have the good stuff," she says, motioning to all the food in my hand."As long as it is food, I always have the good stuff," I reply with a cheeky grin on my face. Then I set everything up beside the bed and we both dig in, as I opt for a chicken sandwich and she goes for popcorn. We eat in silence for a while, neither of us saying anything to each other, as we just stare into space, both of us thinking about different things. Or the same thing, maybe, since she said she would help me plan my revenge on Jasper. And that is what we should be doing now but it is probably better to eat first before going down to the business of thinking and coming up with strategies. So we keep eating until both of feel that we are okay, and then Jessica speaks. "We should probably get to work, Jayla," she says and I nod in agreement.
Jayla"Jayla!" someone calls out from behind me and without turning around, I know that it is Jessica but I still turn around, anyway."Wait up. We will walk to our class together," she says even before she gets to my side and I nod."Sure," I call out.When she gets to my side, she smiles. "Good. Now we can go to class together," she says. We turn around, link our arms together and we keep walking to class together since we have the same class. But we do not talk; we walk in companionable silence until we get to the front of the classroom and come across the most unexpected person leaning against the doorway. There is Tyler, putting on blue ripped jeans and a black jacket on a black polo shirt with a neutral expression on his face and both of his hands in his pockets. He looks really hot in that moment and I can't help but admire him, even if it is for a while. As soon as Tyler sets his eyes on me and Jessica, a smile takes over his neutral expression and if it is even possible, he
JaylaAs I fix my gaze on Jessica with anger evident on my face, her look turns pleading but I am already too pissed. I make a move to stand up and leave the table but Jess stops me by placing a firm hand on my shoulder and I am forced to sit back on my chair. But I am still angry, though and she knows it so she tries to pacify me. "Calm down, Jayla," she says with her hand still on my shoulder, and I know that she is ready to keep me in place should I decide to stand up and leave again. I look at her with my anger slightly reduced now. She speaks again. "Jayla, please don't leave. They are not here for any bad thing. In fact, they are here to help. You just have to sit down, stay calm and listen to what we have to say."I am really curious to hear what they have come for, especially Tyler. Shane is a welcome face since he sits with me during lunch hours from time to time. But for Tyler to come here, something must be up and I want to know what that is. So I decide to ask before he
Jayla"I want to begin with this: I am so sorry about everything, Jayla. I might say this too many times, but that is because of how sorry I really am. I know you might not believe me but all the good times we shared together, all the happy times we had together; they really meant a lot to me and never for once did I pretend with you. I was always happy with you. Please remember that."At this point, it is like me and Tyler are the only people in this cafeteria. It is as if there is a bubble wrapped around us and we are encased inside, cut off from the rest of the world. At this moment, Tyler is the only person that matters to me because he is giving me what I want; what I have always wanted. And that is closure. I might chose not to forgive him at the end and I might still choose to. It just depends on whatever he says and how his words make me feel. For now, I am content to just sit back and hear him talk. So he continues. "When I first found out that you were my mate, I was sca
JaylaI look up at Tyler as he stands just inside of the female restroom. He really shouldn't be here and he knows that but I don't still know why he chose to come here. What does he really want? But that's not the question I should be really asking at this point. The question is what does he want from me?I know I should probably me more positive now since I have finally forgiven him but I can't help but have mixed feelings about everything. It is not as if I am regretting the fact that I forgived him. No, it is actually far from that. The thing is that I don't even know where our relationship will go from this moment on. Yes, I have forgiven him but he really doesn't expect me to fall back into his arms just like that. Or does he? Well, I don't know for sure but if he is actually expecting that, he will be in for a massive disappointment. Because no matter what may have happened between us back there in the cafeteria, he is still not at the fore front of my mind. We might be on goo
JaylaAs Tyler's lips meet mine, sparks erupt all over my body and it is as if I can see fireworks all over. The moment is so beautiful and pure, unadulterated by any of our problems or issues left unresolved or unsaid. We kiss for a while more, my lips moving in perfect sync with his just as if they were made just for each other. The mate bond pulls us even more closer and makes the kiss really enjoyable. Tyler's lips are really soft and he sure knows how to kiss. I feel as if I am floating on a cloud of happiness, ecstasy and pure joy. Just a single kiss from Tyler and I am already on cloud nine. What will happen if he does more than kiss me? How would I feel if he runs his lips all over my skin, planting feather light kisses all over the path he trails? I would feel really good but that is a train of thought I can't entertain for now. I am in the moment and I have to live in this particular moment for now. Tyler slips his tongue into my mouth and as simple as that action might
JaylaTHREE MONTHS LATERI smile brightly just as Jessica and Anna enter into the dressing room. Today is the coronation of the new Alpha, and by the new Alpha, I mean Jasper. And me, Anna and Jessica are all dressing up in preparation for the ceremony. After Jasper apologized to us that fateful day three months ago, we observed him and noticed that he had truly changed just as he said. So we forgave him, welcoming him back into our fold permanently, and he has soon proved himself. He has been nothing but supportive to all of us in our friend group and he was the one that got Jessica's mate, Hunter settled in when he finally moved here. Jess was given the title of Head of the pack warriors after her father so her mate decided to move here because of her importance in the pack. I was actually surprised that he did something like that but it only goes to show how devoted he is to Jess. After the new head warrior was crowned, the Beta and the Beta Female were also crowned which is Tyl
JaylaJasper closes the door of the car and steps out completely, walking towards where we are. He stops in front of us, looking from one person to the other while he still doesn't say a word.No one among us sitting on the blankets even open our mouths to speak. We just stare at him as he stares at us and the tension in the air begins to rise, blanketing all of us with its thickness. Then Shane — ever the do-gooder — chooses to speak. "Good day, Alpha," he says with a slight bow of the head. Shane feels that even though he is older than Jasper, Jasper still remains his Alpha and he has to be submissive to him, which is why he bows almost every time he greets Jasper. Then Anna, following Shane's lead greets too and very soon, all the others start to greet Jasper. Before I know what is happening, Jessica and Hunter greet Jasper and even Tyler grunts out a greeting to his former best friend.I am the only one left to greet Jasper, the Alpha but I don't budge despite the looks I get f
TylerIt is weekend already and I am glad. The whole school week has been so hectic so I am happy that is finally weekend. That way everyone can get to rest and that is exactly what we are doing now. Me, Jayla, Jessica and her mate, Hunter, Shane and Anna are all here together and I can say that we are already having a good time despite the fact that we just got here. Jessica's mate has been here for about three days and we haven't really hung out. He has just been going out with Jess whenever she has time. So we all decided to come out today and blow a bit of steam from the past week especially since Jessica and Jayla were planning a big hangout for all of us on the day that Jessica's mate arrived at this pack. Everyone here is all smiles and since we just got here, we haven't really had the chance to order food yet. But we have ordered drinks so we sip on that as everyone engage in conversations. I can see that everyone is happy. This is how it is supposed to be. We are suppose
JaylaI am standing under a leafy oak tree in the school compound. But the shade the tree provides is the last thing on my mind right now. Other important things are occupying my mind at the moment. It's been about thirty minutes since Jessica was called to the principal's office and she hasn't come out yet. Frankly, I am getting worried more and more with each minute that passes. I just hope she is okay. I hope she hasn't gotten into any trouble. But why would she even get into trouble? She hasn't done anything wrong according to school standards. I just hope she comes out very soon. I am lost in my thoughts so much that I am startled by the sound of someone calling my name."Jayla!" the person calls out and I shake before turning around to see who it is. I see Jessica walking towards me and beside her is a handsome young guy with blond hair. The guy doesn't look familiar and I can immediately tell that he is not from around this place. Also, his skin is slightly darker than even
JaylaIt is Tuesday and the day I resume school after my three day suspension. The time away from school did me well, and I can say that I am energetic and more relaxed now. Our final exams are around the corner and I feel confident that I will do well in them and come out in flying colors.I don't even want to come out in flying colors alone; I want to graduate at the top of my class. And I will. I will make sure of that. The first three classes of the day is over so me and Jess are walking down the hallway while we talk about what we want to do after school today. "I think all of us should go out to a diner and hangout," Jess says. "It's been long we have all gone out and done something like that. What do you think, Jay?""It sounds great. We should do it. But I am not sure it would work today, though. It will be at such a short notice and the others might not be up for it," I say."Okay. So we will have it either tomorrow or the day after. We will have to inform everyone today so
TylerShane and I have been sitting here for about half an hour just playing games. Jessica left not long after Jayla left for her house. She said her father needed her to do something for him so she really had to go. Anna had said she had to go home so Shane had to see her off. I noticed that he spent a very long time before he came back so I know they talked for a while. I have been observing Shane and Anna these past few days and I can tell that there is something between them. I can see it in their eyes that they have feelings for each other even though they are not mates. But both of them have been denying having feelings for each other. All the times that I have asked Shane about it, he has always denied it. But I won't relent. I will keep asking and pestering him till he admits that he has feelings for her. She is the type of girl he needs and they complement each other. In fact, they are perfect for each other. One would wonder why I am so interested in Shane's affairs si
JaylaAfter I shift abruptly without warning, Jessica stares at my pure white wolf in amazement. She has never seen my wolf before so I understand why she is as surprised as this. I would be surprised too if I was in her position and seeing a beautiful white wolf for the first time.She takes her time to "ohh" and "ahh" over my wolf, circling it multiple times and gasping in amazement before she is satisfied. Then she pulls her clothes off, folding them into a neat pile which she keeps in a secret hideout deeper into the woods.I begin to wonder about which clothes I will put on when we finish running since all my clothes have been shredded to rags as a result of the way I shifted without any warning whatsoever. But I push the thought out of my mind before it lingers too long. I am exhilarated because Mia has finally come back to me and I want to enjoy every moment in her skin for as long as I can. And thinking about which clothes I will wear after the run won't help matters at all
JaylaAs soon as I ask my question, everywhere and everyone becomes silent, so much that if a pin is dropped on the floor, the sound would be heard clearly. The air around all of us becomes thick with tension and I look at the faces of everyone around the table, moving from one to the another. As my eyes meet theirs, they all look away. Well, all of them except for Anna who looks at me with a confused and probing expression on her face. That is when I realize that I have done something wrong. I shouldn't have talked about the revenge we are supposed to be planning for Jasper because Anna is here and she is not supposed to know about it.Well, I have committed a mistake but there is no going back. Anna has already heard the beginning of it so I might as well tell her all about it. I feel like she deserves to know since she is more or less a part of our friend group now. We have gotten really closer these past few days and I can tell that she is someone I can trust. I fix my gaze on
Jayla The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is to open my eyes because of the light pressure I feel on my waist. Wait, I think. Why am I feeling like someone's arms are wrapped around my waist? Am I not supposed to be at home? Even the room doesn't look like mine.I look to the side and there is Tyler, and he is looking at me with a cheeky grin on his face. He is the one whose arms are wrapped around me. As I come to that realization, I start to remember the events from yesterday from the beginning to the end. I remember Anna and Jessica being at my house and how we all came to the pack house with me driving. I also remember all the games we played and how we all got really drunk. Which makes me to realize that the drinking is the cause of this throbbing headache which I currently have. I groan as I rub my hands over my temple, wondering how I allowed myself to get as drunk as this. Then another thought flits through my mind and I sit up immediately, my eyebrows shoo