The Wolfs Maine - By Jinni James Page 0,35

cup of coffee and sat down next to me Michael started talking.

"Alright, so until Avalon can control her turnings, she is going to be a high risk as far as going out in public. I think the sooner you two can begin learning the basics the better. I'm sure people will begin to talk once they realize Avalon is missing. I'm sure her friends already know."

Oh my God, I hadn't even thought about Jaci and Lena!

"John where is my phone?" John hands over my cell and sure enough there were ten missed calls, five voice mails, and maybe fifty plus text messages all from Jaci and Lena wondering where on Earth I had disappeared to. I scroll through my texts as Michael and John discuss learning strategies until I come across one that rips me in two.

"Ava, are you okay? Ava? Look at me!" I look at John but tears just start pouring from my eyes. John grabs my phone and says one word;

"Nicholas."

Through all of those texts one was from Nicholas that just read, ‘Your aunt has gone to join your parents. I hope you’re happy with yourself after all; this is entirely your fault. Your friends will be next unless you come home.’

I couldn't breathe, I couldn't think, I couldn't move. My Aunt Melanie. He killed my aunt! I knew Nicholas had a temper and I knew he was capable of pretty much anything; but to kill my aunt. She did nothing! Now he's threatening my friends! This cannot happen. I cannot lose the only family I have left.

"Alright boys. What are we going to do?"

I spoke with determination. This ends now!

Chapter Ten

John and Michael looked like they had been discussing this for a while. Maybe even before the text from Nicholas, but I was not in the mood to figure that out right now. Right now I wanted to save my friends. He already killed my aunt so I would not put it past him to kill my friends as well. John wrapped his arms around me and spoke softly.

"I'm sorry about your aunt sweetheart. We'll make sure nothing else happens. Text Jaci and Lena and find out if they are okay." I picked up my cell and texted both of them. They both text back and even though you can't hear text messages I could tell they were both screaming. Lena text back first.

‘OMG Avalon are you okay?! It's been over a week and no one has heard from you!’ I text her back telling her I was fine and would explain later. Jaci's text back came next and it was a little more dramatic than Lena's. ‘Where in the hell are you? What has happened? Why the hell are you asking about me? Are you okay? It's been over a week Ava! I get that your probably having a good ole time with your sex-a-thon but pick up a phone damn it!’

Jaci was definitely pissed. I walked back over to the bar where the boys were sitting so I could let them know.

"Jaci and Lena are fine. Pissed but fine. What are we going to do to make sure it stays that way?" John and Michael gave each other a look then they both nodded. I was guessing this was some secret guy telepathic behavior I had no idea about and it was a tad irritating.

"Ava dear, text your friends or call them and have them come here. They will be safe here while we figure everything out." I immediately called both of them and told them to come to John's. I told them the address and asked them to hurry. Of course they had no clue as to what was going on but I assured them I would explain once they were safely here. Lena had no problem with it. Most likely because she could tell how worried I was; Jaci on the other hand took some convincing. She didn't know what to do about work but once I explained a little she put in a leave of absence and went to pick up Lena.

I was so worried about both of them. I hoped they would make it here without any problems. John walked over to where I was standing on the balcony watching the water crash up against one of the two lighthouses in the distance. He wrapped his arms around me.

"Your friends will be okay." He sounded so sure however, it did not help me from worrying.

"I hope your right. What if