"I'm not ready for this..." 

Tara continues picking at her nails while muttering the words lowly. She has not been this fearful since they were 7. It was the first time someone attempted to separate her from her sisters. Grace pulling them from school gave her the biggest sense of relief. She is pulled from her thoughts as a hand lands on her own. Turning to her sister, Kacia gives her a knowing look and a firm squeeze. 

"This is it Baby T, you can do this." 

At this Jezabelle pulls up beside their car on her motorcycle. The bike looking like a beast. Tara can't help but sigh seeing her. She looks like a hurricane in heels. Belle throws the kickstand out before climbing off the bike. The parking lot deserted since they decided to stop for breakfast. The blonde hair swaying in the soft breeze as she walks over tossing her helmet in the back seat of Kacia's car. She kisses her sister's head knowing how scared she is. They decided to mask her scent to make it appear as a witch's. The girls have almost identical schedules and Tara is never to be alone. 

"Come on angel, let's get a move on." 

Tara nods her head at Belle climbing out of the convertible. Instantly the girls link arms together walking to the front doors. The halls empty as they walk to the office to collect their time tables. Walking in, the secretary automatically smiles at them. Her smile falters when she notices the last girl. Her eye brow raised at Kacia before turning her attention back to Belle. 

"How can I help you ladies?"

"We need our time tables"

"Names?"

"Kacia, Tara, and Jezabelle Roman" 

At this the secretary's eyes snap open wide eye. Her eyes scanning over each of them slowly. 

"Sisters?"

Her voice full of disbelief as her finger points to each of them. Kacia gives a forced smile as her eyes begin to glow. A squeeze from Tara making her exhale and relax her tense muscles. Belle steps forward making the secretary snap her attention back to her. 

"These are my sisters and we need our time tables... please." 

Her voice not holding an underlining tone of warning. The secretary clears her throat looking down to her computer before typing and printing the forms. Jezabelle quickly rips them from her hands before turning and leaving the office. She begins reading over to make sure they did them correctly. The girls were together for three classes, two she had only with Tara and the last two she had alone. Kacia was similar with only two classes by herself. Tara had each of them for every lesson due to her secret. It was imperative that she not get too closely examined. 

"Alright girls, I have Art." 

Kacia and Tara nod taking their schedules to see they had Literature to get to. Giving a final hug, Jezabelle begins walking the corridors finding her way to her first class. She huffs before knocking and opening the door. The teacher along with the students all turning to look at her. The teacher raises an eyebrow as Belle hands over her table showing she had this class. 

The teacher nods in understanding and gestures to open the seats in the room. She looks up and looks around to find out that the class was full of a girls with only a few guys. The girls were flocked around them giving her disgusted and judgmental looks. She rolls her eyes walking over to a chair near the window throwing down her small bag before looking out the window. Her mind now wandering about her sisters. Specifically Tara and if she has had any problems walking in with Kacia. 

Her thoughts are cut off with the sound of screech from the chair beside her. She can smell the person and instantly knows he's is a wolf. She huffs not wanting to deal with this. The teacher begins speaking about an assignment making her look back to the front. Her face feeling eyes drilling into the side of her head making her sigh before turning back to the window refusing to give the person any of her attention. Throughout the entire lesson, she can feel eyes constantly on her.

"Colton, what did I just ask?"

She releases a breath knowing the stare has finally been redirected to the front. The class is quiet waiting for him to answer. Belle keeps her eyes downwards and listens for his answer. A low growl emits from beside her making her body warm. Shit, that was not a normal reaction. She shakes her head getting rid of the thought. 

"You asked if any one had any questions... And to answer your question, no. We don't."

His voice was low and sultry. She could almost hear the collective sighs from the woman in the room making her scoff louder than attended. She clears her throat trying to play it off but the piercing gaze once again returns to her. 

"Eyes front Colton." 

He goes back to writing on the board while 'Colton' goes back to memorizing all of Jezabelle's features. Moments later the bell rings making Belle thank the heavens. She grabs her bag that she tossed down before slinging it over her shoulder. Walking around her desk, she halts feeling a hand touch her forearm. She whips around looking into a pair of light green eyes. His eyes are almost hypnotic the way they pierce through. Jezabelle can feel her heartbeat race and yanks her arm back not wanting this reaction. His jaw tightens and clenches along with his fist to his sides. She sees the other few men coming up behind him in peripheral view. His eyes are still locked on hers making her heartbeat accelerate. She can feel her chest rising and falling and can see the green eyed god emit a low primal growl from his chest. 

The moment interrupted when one of the guys slaps Colton's shoulder making him break his gaze. She can breath and takes the opportunity to turn on her heel and race out of the room. Her mind finally clearing enough to question what the fuck was that? She feels her chest lighten and she looks at her chart to find where she has her next class. It's math which she has with Tara. Kacia has class specifically for werewolves outside next. 

She met up with her sisters in the hallway. She went into to hug Tara followed by hugging Kacia. The hallways became eerie quiet. Pulling away from each other, all eyes were on them including a set of piercing emerald eyes. His brow furrowed glancing between Jezabelle to Kacia. Belle rolled her eyes kissing Kacia on the cheek before taking Tara and heading off to their next class. All eyes still following her form as she struts away with Tara whose head is set downward not appreciating all the looks that they have gained. 

Making it to math, they realize they have a perfect view of the field where the werewolves are at. Tara and Jezabelle take a seat near the window to keep an eye out for Kacia. It doesn't take long for them to spot her. The rest of the group steering clear as if she had the plague. Belle feels her blood begin boiling at these ignorant teens. Tara places her hand on her forearm snapping her attention to her. Tara gives her a reassuring smile telling her Kacia is okay. She turns back to find the guy, Colton, from her first class walking over with some guys to Kacia. Kacia stands strong in front of all them. He appears to be talking to her but the girls can't make out anything. Her attention brought back to the class as the teacher tells them to pull out their books. 

Kacia remains rigid seeing a group of boys walking directly at her. The center one's aurora giving off power. She refuses to bow to him instead stands straight. He tilts his head stopping in front of her in confusion. Her eyes holding a sunset of shades as her wolf senses him. He sniffs and instantly smells the addictive scent wafting off of her. It's faint but still there, the smell of fallen leaves and crisp apples. He steps forward but watches as she changes her stance, she expects an attack. He halts his movement. 

"My name is Colton Tate. I am soon to be alpha of the Southern Crescent pack." 

He watches expecting her bow but she continues giving him a blank expression as if he didn't just tell her how powerful he is. He feels his friends also looking to her confused. 

"What is your name?"

"Kacia Roman"

He nods his head not recognizing her name. He doesn't know of any other werewolves with the last name Roman. His beta, Jake, steps forward and he watches as she gets low emitting a warning growl. Jake stops but feels his anger rising. She is showing disrespect to him. 

"Do NOT growl at me." 

Jake's voice holding a brittle edge. Kacia narrows her eyes and they all watch as her eyes turn a bright golden shade. All of sudden all the sprinklers on the field begin sprouting water making them cover their eyes and begin running off the field. Kacia smirks turning towards the school to find a familiar face looking at her. She laughs throwing her head back letting the water run over her. All the wolves look to her as if she is crazy standing there getting soaked. Colton looks around and his eyes land on a pair of familiar blue eyes. His body automatically reacting to her. 

Jezabelle continues looking to Kacia who now is dancing in the middle of the field without a care in the world. The sight making her smile as her fingers continue to controlling the sprinklers. Her sister has such a fierce spirit, she hopes she can be as free as her someday. 

"Ms. Roman!"

She snaps back to the front as the teacher gives her a knowing look. She gives a sheepish smile returning to the lesson. Looking out she gives one final glance to her sister who is now taking off to the woods. Belle wishes sometimes she had the power to transform and run away. Kacia has told her multiple times that she is far more powerful than any wolf. 

Time passes and the bell finally rings signalling the next class which she has with both girls. Tara squeals excited to see Kacia and Belle. They find Kacia whose hair is still drenched. The students once again staring at them openly. Tara whimpers making Kacia and Belle become infuriated. 

"ANYONE HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?!... NO!" 

Tara tugs at Belle stopping her from continuing her outburst. All three go off to an empty classroom where Tara shuts the door. Belle grips Kacia's hands willing herself to calm down. Her eyes going over her damp sister before she channels the warmth in her body to dry Kacia. Kacia sighs feeling it as she shakes her hair. Opening her eyes, she leans forward pressing her forehead to her sister as a silent thanks. 

"Come on guys, I don't want to be late." 

Kacia and Belle giggle turning back to an impatient Tara. She opens the door they all head off to their next class. Nothing happening in this class other than the stares as per usual. All three girls ignoring them as they head out for lunch. The dining hall fills up and Tara becomes worried. The girls instantly recognize her tension and decide to have lunch outside. It's super hot and they figured no one else would be out there. 

Their assumptions were correct. They laid under a massive tree giggling as they began telling stories of their classes so far. Belle keeps her lips locked in regards to the green eyed wolf that seemed keen on her. Tara had made a new friend name Gabriel in her first class. Kacia said she couldn't sense what he was. She believes he is human. 

As the sound of the bell resonates throughout the field, they get up heading back in. The next class being for witches which means Tara will be learning. This was important for her to be able to pass as a witch. Walking the hallways, the bump into a man whom's eyes lock on Belle. She looks to him momentarily before a loud growl from down the hall breaks them apart. Before she is able to glance back, Tara is pulling her away. 

"Welcome to your senior year my witches and warlocks."

Tara tries to calm her nerves and focuses through out the class. She quickly becomes intrigued by the class while Belle looks bored out of her mind. She sits their watching the hour tick by wanting for the day to end. The next few classes going by in similar fashion. Her last class is physical education which she has by herself. 

After changing into the school uniform, she comes onto the field where she finds a mix group of kids yet again. Their are wolves, vampires, witches, and humans all in the class. She glances around and notices someone walking up to her. It's the same man from earlier in the hallway. She lifts her head and feels her muscles tighten. 

"You're Jezabelle right?"

She nods her head giving him a questioning look. He smiles and chuckles lowly. 

"My names Davion. I can sense your power from here. Don't worry, I'm not a threat." 

"Your a warlock." 

It wasn't a question. Her voice holding an underlining anger. It was not him, it was just what her kind represents in her mind. His eyes becoming confused by her tone but before he can ask his attention gets directed over her shoulder. Davion's eyes narrowing as Colton walks their way. His fist clenched at his side. Colton becomes close before Jake pulls his shoulder back stopping him from his advancement. He turns to his confused friend before something finally clicks. 

"Fucking hell... Are you kidding me Tate?!"

Colton shrugs him off turning back but the hypnotic beauty no longer in sight. He growls lowly as his eyes search the field for her. He catches her blonde hair as she walks over to sit down on the bleachers. He releases his breath watching as she sits leaning her head back collecting all the sun on her succulent neck. 

"You know you can't" 

At this he clenches his fist at his sides. 

"Watch me."

A whistle is blown bringing everyone's attention to the coach walking on the field. The old werewolf looks around before seeing the newcomer. He can feel her strong aurora rolling off of her in waves. He gives her a single nod before telling them it was time for baseball. 

Jezabelle internally groans at this game. The only part she enjoys is the running which she can't do as she normally would. Feeling a presence to her side, she doesn't have to look to recognize the way her body begins buzzing. She attempts to step away and watches as Colton's fist clench tightly at his side. 

"Round it up!"

She begins noticing some disgusted looks from some she-wolves. One sticks her leg out attempting to trip her. She smirks and moves the ground under her ankle making the girl go into the splits. She doubles over and Belle graciously just steps over her. 

"You bitch.." 

The girl grits out as Belle stops and slowly turns back around. 

"I beg you pardon sugar?"

Her voice sickly sweet as she gives a fake innocent smile. The she wolf then gathers herself standing up to brush her legs. 

"I said you-"

"That's enough!"

They turn to find the coach standing there looking between the two. Belle gives a wink before skipping away earning an amused look from Colton. 

"Play ball" 

It doesn't take long for Colton to realize that she is an elemental witch. She can control earth. He has never been as fascinated as he was right now. He was raised to believe they were the enemy... 

Then why on earth is she his mate?