Chap 8

Pic on side is Alpha Hunter

Jade

So far so good. I'm half way through my first day and I haven't had any encounters with Trish or Jordan. I was so relieved that my morning classes were advance placement and neither one of them were in those.

Now it's lunch time and I'm dreading going to the cafeteria. Trish already texted me that she has the same lunch period but was running late because her teacher wanted to speak with her after class about how ladies are supposed to behave in class or something. Knowing Trish she probably deserves it. That's my girlfriend the unladylike rebel.

Now here I am in the bathroom stalling. It's been ten minutes since lunch began and I can't bring myself to go in there. A part of me wants to see Jordan and another wants to just run as far away as I can. I also want to see Trish but the guilt from this morning is tearing me apart.

Damn it! What do I do? I wish I could load this out onto someone. Anyone! I really need to make some friends. It's not like I didn't try. At my last school I made several attempts to make a friend but it always ended the same; petty jealousy getting in the way.

Biting my lip I thought about how long I could keep hiding in here. Right on cue my stomach growled demanding I leave and feed it. No point in starving to death.

Hoping off the sink I pick up my bag and leave the restroom. The halls are deserted and as I near the cafe I can hear the increasingly loud chatter from the students inside. Before I enter I stand out the main doors for a little pep talk with myself

"Okay Jade you can do this. Stay strong. Don't give in. And if all else fails ignore and run" with that I roll my neck stand up straighter and walk in with all the confidence I don't have.

Instantaneously my eyes dart to Jordan.

A second before he can see me a girl glides on his lap blocking us from each other. What the fuck! Anger blinds me and I don't even realize I already started walking towards them. I'm almost to his table when the little slut smashes her lips to his. My heart felt like it had been ripped out my chest. My wolf overpowered my human and took control. I was too hurt and confused to properly handle the situation. My wolf however knew exactly what she wanted to do. Defend our make and mark our territory.

She growled low and deep then yanked the girl off what was hers. Shock crossed Jordan's face and that pissed us off even more. Does he like this piece of trash girl? I could feel my body shaking as I stared at her on the ground. My wolf was so close to shifting I knew I wouldn't be able to hold her off much longer. Then she heard it...

The girl on the ground was screeching but my wolf only heard to words "my boyfriend".

Big mistake tramp.

I was powerless to stop my own wolf.

Her rage was far too gone.

Well I hope the cheerleading whore enjoyed her last seconds of life because in a blink of an eye I soared in the air landing right on top of her. She began to scream and thrash beneath me but it didn't help her any. I was too strong. My wolf was delighted that she was weak. It would make for a quick easy kill.

I drew my right arm back feeling my claws extend. I was just about to bring them forth and rip her worthless throat out when I was abruptly snatched off her and thrown over a hard shoulder. From the sensations of contact I knew it was Jordan. That enraged me and my wolf even more that he was protecting her. I began shouting and smacking his back.

"Put me down!" I growled while uselessly trying to break free. He was way too strong for. It's sad that even as mad as I am I'm also proud of my mates' strength. He starts to run and completely ignores my fussing. You would think I was a mere doll on his shoulder the way he carried me so effortlessly.

When we got outside he gently put me on my feet against the brick wall of the back of the building. My wolf was still in control and very angry so before he could see it coming I sent a punch right to his chest. Damn wolf boy barely flinched

"Calm down" he demanded

"Fuck you!" I yelled back starting to shake again. I can't believe he saved that girl! I am his mate! He should only protect me! I could feel my shift nearing. The glowing yellow eyes were already shinning bright.

Jordan watched me with a mixed expression. Then swiftly pushed me up against the wall and pressed his body into mine. He nuzzled his head in the crook of my neck and inhaled deeply. Red hot lust shot from my core making my knees weak. He was so close to me the heat from his body could be felt seeping into my own. He trailed small kisses along my collar and I lost it. My wolf was no longer in control. I was. And I wanted him like I've never wanted anyone before. I grabbed his head pressing him to me even more. He growled, the sound sending a sexy spark down my thighs.

"Tell me your name beautiful" he said in between kisses

I tried to clear the fog in my mind to answer him but I couldn't. I was too far gone. I just wanted more and more of him. I could feel my panties getting wet. He hasn't even kissed me yet and I'm ready to climax.

That doesn't even happen when Trish and I fool around. Shit Trish! As if a bucket of ice was dumped on my head my whole body freezes. Jordan notices my tension and steps back cupping my face watching me concerned

"What's the matter love?" he asked worried. Love? Why did he call me that? I loved the way it sounded. So natural and sexy but that's not the point. The point is he doesn't love me. He doesn't even know me. Geez he was just swapping spit with a tramp. I hardened my gaze on him remembering why we're out here in the first place.

"Don't call me that. My name is Jade. Save the pet names for your slut" I say with more hostility than intended but oh well. He watches me for a moment before quirking a brow

"Jealous?" he asks with a cocky smirk casually folding his muscular arms over his chest. I stop perving long enough to scoff

"No!" I say childishly. He laughs and it literally makes me smile to hear it

"Jade, she means nothing to me" the sound of my name coming from between those sexy lips almost makes me moan. Luckily I swallow it and compose myself

"Well neither do I" I whisper, wondering why the thought bothers me

"You and I both know we're mates. I mean I dragged you out of there to protect you not her. So you must mean something to me"

"How was that protecting me? I could handle her"

"Trust me I know you could take her. But your wolf was controlling you. If I didn't step in you would have shifted and exposed yourself" he said. Damn I'm an idiot! This whole time I wasn't even thinking about the risk of exposure. He was right. He was protecting me. I dropped my gaze to the ground too embarrassed to me his eyes. He took a finger and lifted my chin

"Damn you're so beautiful Jade" he said softly. I leaned into his touch involuntarily taking a step closer.

"JADE!" my heart catapults into my throat as fear takes over. The sound of my name being called by the last person I want to see right now. I immediately put more space between Jordan and me and ignore the hurt look on his face.

"Jade!" she yells again this time closer. Oh shit! I finally look to my left and watch Trish make her way to us. If the anger in her eyes tells me anything it's that she is very pissed off. I pray she hasn't seen or heard anything Jordan and I have done. I try to calm my nerves and offer her a small smile

"Hey babe" I curse myself for tremble in my voice. She doesn't notice but instead engulfs me in a bear hug. I yelp a little taken surprised by her affection. Looking over her shoulder at Jordan scowling I casually shift out of her arms. Trish doesn't give up that easy and slings a possessive arm over my shoulder turning to face Jordan

"So what's going on here?" she asks glancing from me to him. I look to Jordan for help but realize I won't get any the way he's shooting daggers at the arm Trish has around me.

"Uh nothing" I say attempting to sound casual. She doesn't buy it

"Oh really? Then why did I just hear you went all crazy on some cheerleader and Hunter had to drag you out?" she asks skeptically. Crap! So she knows about the fight. I guess that's better than her knowing about what happened out here. The real question is how the hell do I explain why I attacked that girl without telling her about my mate problem. Panic starts to rise in me and I can feel both their eyes on me. I bit my lip thinking hard but coming up empty

"Well what happened was.... Uh.. I..I.." Come on Jade think, think, idiot!

"She heard Tiffany talking crap about her and she wanted to show her who's boss" Jordan says watching me intently. Did he just cover for me? Wait, show her whose boss? What the hell kind of explanation is that. Granted its better than what I was about to say claiming little green aliens made me do it.

Trish glares at Jordan tightening her hold on me.

"I didn't ask you" Trish said to him

"I don't care" Jordan said not taking his eyes off me. Oh my gosh! This is getting tense. If he doesn't stop looking at me like that she is going to know something is up. I can't have that. Luckily the bell rang.

Thanks the moon goddess for bells! I break Trish's hold and take her hand attempting to lead her away but she's rooted to the spot. She and Jordan are in a battle of wills. They both are staring at each other so intensely I start to get nervous. Since they are both alphas neither wants to back down first. It's a good thing they can't have a dominance fight yet since both are still considered pups. That doesn't mean they can't still just fight for the hell of it and that's exactly what I'm afraid of. Even though Trish is a female she is alpha blood so her strength can match that of a man. But looking at Jordan I know she'll be no match for him. I stand there looking from one to the other trying desperately to do something, anything to stop this before it gets even more out of hand. Trish's eyes flash and I know time is almost out. What's a girl to do when she doesn't have any other options? Distraction!

I jump in the middle of them facing Trish. Then before she can stop me I grab her head and crash her lips with mine. I can sense Jordan from behind me step forward and I quickly stick my hand back against his chest. Please let my touch calm his wolf because if it doesn't all hell is about to break loose. Trish goes to deepen the kiss and I know I effectively distracted her. I swiftly take my opportunity to take her hand and get the hell out of here. She allows me to lead her away this time.

Before we turn the corner around the building I sneak on last peek at Jordan. He is standing in the same spot shaking violently. He clearly is fighting his wolf. My heart aches at the sight. I want to go to him and help him the way he helped me but I can't. I made a choice this morning to stay with Trish and I cannot allow this to get in the way of that.

Trish takes the lead to our next class and thanks to the little incident outside we are both late. We get off with a warning and I'm thankful.

Trish takes a seat in the back next to the window and I sit at the seat next her. She reaches over and kisses the back of my hand. I push her away playfully. She is such a dork. A few seconds later a piece of paper is tossed on my desk. I look to Trish and she just whistles innocently. At least her mood has improved. I open the note

'You have sexy hands...'

I laugh out loud. Everyone turns to look at me so I try to cover it with a cough. Trish just grins. I love this girl. I have to make this work. Even as I think it my mind drifts to Jordan. I hope he's okay. Is it bad that I miss him a little? I'm relieved he isn't in the class. I don't think I can handle the two of these ego maniacs together again.

The teacher hands out an assignment that I start the moment it touches my desk. Trish keeps making funny faces at me trying to distract me and I have to keep covering my giggles with coughs. If we don't stop they are going to send me to the nurse's office. Halfway through class the door opens. The scent hits me. I don't have to look up to know who it is. But I do anyway. Jordan. He strolls in with all his sexy perfection. My mouth waters watching him get closer to me. Then my heart drops when I notice there is only one seat available.

Guess where that is?

On the other side of me...

FML.....

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