The Wolfs Maine - By Jinni James Page 0,36

Nicholas follows them? He could come here."

"Don't worry about that love. Michael will know if someone follows them and will handle it."

"John, what are we going to do?" My voice shook as I spoke. He wrapped his arms around me tighter then turned me to face him.

"Let’s get your friends here first and then we will work out all the details. Nicholas will not get away with this and you will not have to worry about him ever again once all of this is said and done. I am here to protect you." Suddenly I felt exhausted and just sank into his arms.

"You’re tired. Let’s get you upstairs."

"No John, I'm fine. I want to be here and awake when Jaci and Lena get here." John scooped me up into his arms and started for the stairs.

"They will not be here for at least a half hour, you can rest until then. I’ll stay with you to make sure you relax." He winked at me as he said the last part which was so cute. He was amazing, totally and completely amazing. I had never had a man who wanted to take care of me before. It was a nice feeling. The fact that he was gorgeous was an added bonus.

He laid me on his big king sized bed then he laid down next to me and as he promised he made sure I relaxed. He laid there very quietly and played with my hair. It was next to impossible to keep my eyes closed with this man next to me. His gray-blue eyes were sparkling with a cute little smile on his face. He was irresistible but I knew he wouldn't even let me try, he wanted me to rest.

Now that I was changed I could actually look around and take in the room. He had a huge circular bedroom. I wondered how he vacuumed it. It made me think of Rapunzel in the tower. His king sized bed was magnificent with wooden posts and leaves carved in each one. It was easily three feet off the floor. He had a two person black chaise lounge next to the bed. I assumed he had moved it next to the bed while I was going through the change because it didn't seem to go there. I could see the indentations of it in the beautiful white carpet over by the window seat. I could hear the water outside the open window and between that and John playing with my hair I was slowly falling asleep.

"Sleep Ava. My love. I will wake you when your friends arrive."

My eyes opened involuntarily to peak and see if John was still there which he was. He didn't even move an inch and was still playing with my hair.

"You must be so bored right now." John looked surprised to see me awake.

"I can never get bored with you in my bed." He gave another wink then bent down to kiss me.

"If your friends weren't about to burst through the door I would have my way with you right now." As soon as he finished his sentence, my friends were coming through the door.

"Ava! Oh my God I have been so worried!" Jaci came running through and jumped right on the bed with me. Lena was calmer but came right to my side. I looked over to see that John was smiling then he bent down and placed a kiss on my forehead. "Spend some time with your friends love. Michael and I will be right down stairs." He turned and winked at me once more before walking out of the room and down the stairs.

Once Jaci and Lena were sure he was out of an ear shot the questions began. Jaci was first to speak.

"So, how is he?"

"Jaci!" Lena wasn't amused.

"Avalon, first and foremost; Are you okay? We haven't heard from you in so long." I looked at my two best friends, two women that have been by my side since we were kids and decided to tell them everything from the beginning.

"I am fine you guys. I promise, but this is very long story so get ready. I know it's going to sound a bit crazy but bear with me."

I proceeded to tell the girls everything from the first night I met John to how John and Michael are shape shifters as well as my parents and now myself. Then I tried to explain why I asked them to come here. I told them all