The Wolfs Maine - By Jinni James Page 0,14

away unsure if they would even believe me and of course Lena cut in,

“Until what?!”

“Well, until I woke up to find John lying next to me.” They both looked at me and then Jaci cut the silence.

“You were having a sex dream right? You don’t mean?”

“Um no. I mean I woke up and John was right beside me.” They both looked at me stunned again and then of course Lena started..

“Is he insane?! How did he even get into your house? What if Nicholas was there?”

“Lena, I’m sure he would have checked and made sure Nicholas wasn’t home before charging into the house.” Lena just looked at Jaci like she was crazy.

“How would he have known if he was there or not? That could have gotten them all killed knowing Nicholas.” I look at both of them wanting to answer all the questions but I didn’t even know the answers myself.

“I don’t know exactly how he knew Nicholas wasn’t home or how he got into the house. All I know is I woke up and saw him there and it was like a charge went through me and I basically jumped his ass.”

“Ava!!” I could hear both of them at the same time. Of course it was Lena spoke first.

“How could you just jump him? I would have wanted to know how the hell he got in my house. What if he’s stalking you Avalon?”

Then he is one hell of a good looking stalker. Jaci popped my arm.

“Stop smiling like a school girl Ava. I was all up for you to get out and get laid but even I think this is a little nuts. You have to make sure you are safe.” I could see the concern on both their faces but I had no way of comforting them.

“Look you guys, I don’t know what is going on but it is completely under control. Don’t ask me how things happened all I know is that they did and for some reason I couldn’t be happier at the moment. Something has changed and while I don’t know exactly what that is yet I am damned certain I’m going to figure it out.” That seemed to satisfy the both of them for now at least.

Now if only I could satisfy myself. All these looming questions hanging over my head are going to drive me insane but not before this need I have inside of me to see John again does. I had just seen him a few hours ago but something was drawing me to him again. No it had nothing to do with me being horny or sex although that was a very nice idea, I had no idea what it was but I was damn sure going to find out.

Chapter Five

I looked down and checked my watch. It was already 3am.

"Alright ladies. As much fun as this has been I think it's about time for all of us to be heading home. It's already 3am and I'm sure I'm going to get the third degree from Nicholas tomorrow. Should we call a cab?" Jaci looked down at her watch and sprung back up.

"A cab? That would be a no. Let’s just walk it. None of us live far from here and it's so beautiful tonight. I know you’re not in any big hurry Ava. Are you going to call John as soon as you’re alone?" Jaci gave a laugh but I know she was dead serious and truth be told I thought about it but decided to leave it be. I'm sure Nicholas will have tons of questions about my night in the morning so I might as well get home and get some kind of rest before the interrogation.

"I am not calling John. I have no time to call John. I need to go home and go to bed before Nicholas starts in on me tomorrow."

"I suppose that's true. Alright, let’s get the check and head out." Jaci flagged the bartender over and we each paid our bill, Jaci's was a tad less given how she was flirting with him the entire night and we made our way outside. It was a cold night in Portland but still beautiful. The stars were out and shining and everything looked so crystal clear. The walk ways were lit up with the light from the stars. However, it was beyond freezing outside.

"Jaci, you must have been crazy thinking we can walk! It's got to be below freezing out here!"

"Oh come on