Five

I maneuvered my way with little magic so I was resting my back against a tree. Jared deepened the kiss, my hand went around his neck and up his hair. He left my lips and went to nibble at my throat.

Waves of pleasure washed around me as he took little nips along my collarbone, my chin… I arched my back against him when his hand went to the button of my jeans and when he touched my clit, I let out a hearty moan and squirmed.

I opened my eyes to see him looking at me.

There was the question in his eyes.

I wrapped my legs around his waist and kissed him again.

That must have answered his question because he doubled the fervor which he used to kiss me.

“Your room?" He asked against my neck.

"Too far." I mumbled.

He nodded and proceeded to lower me to the ground filled with dry leaves and hummus.

His hand was on my jeans again when we heard a ruffled and then a conversation trailing into our ears.

“...what do you think the witch will taste like?”

“...shut up you pussy eater?” I heard Jason’s gruff voice scolding Jake. I felt my body tremble at their voices before Jared pulled me up.

I saw their figures round the corner and walked directly into me and Jared.

“You? What are you doing here?” Jason asked. His eyes darkened when he saw my ruffled blouse.

Shit shit shit!!

“I think our little powerful witch here is testing the water.” Jake grinned before moving towards Jared and me. “Has my brother tasted you yet?” He taunted me and I rolled my eyes at him.

“I will be leaving.” I said, attempting to gather my dignity with a small cough.

"Oh no no, not so fast." Jake grabbed my hand and spun me around to face him. His face was dangerously close to mine and our lips were almost meeting. "Why have only one dish out of the 3 dishes being served."

I tried to look away, but I was lost in that vast pool of his eyes. It flickered golden yellow as he lowered his head.

I closed my eyes, expecting his lips to make contact.

But the contact never came.

I opened my eyes to see him, watching me with amusement in his eyes and a coy smile tugged on the side of his lips.

I snatched my arm from his grip and stomped away as I heard a snigger from behind, probably coming from Jason.

"Remember what we told you, witch." He called after me. "You need to talk some sense into your mother to end this that's shit going on."

“You can't force me, Jason.” I gritted my teeth as I glared at them in annoyance even though my body was trembling with arousal.

“Oh, you think so?” An evil smirk appeared on Jason's face and I began to fear his intentions.

“Jason, stop this, she's not her mother, she—”

“Shut up, Jared.” Jake hissed and I willed myself to keep the tears. They aren't worth it. How could they?

“You know what, I do not give a fuck about any of you or the fact that vampires are threatening your pack. I AM GOING BACK TO MY COVEN.” I can’t believe I was gullible enough to let my lack of sex string me into thinking that they aren't assholes.

“Go then. We don’t need you here anyway. And take your bewitching mother along with you.” Jason lashed out at me and my legs started shaking from the venom in his voice.

Fuming with rage, I didn't wait for a second any longer in the forest before storming back to the mansion.

I heard Jared calling after me but I was so angry at myself and I didn't fully trust my body around them.

Immediately after I got to my room, I began to pack my things hurriedly back into my luggage. Fuck Jared. Fuck Jake and fuck that arrogant Jason.

I was almost done when the door burst open.

“You are not seriously leaving, are you?” Jared’s soothing voice traveled to my ears but I didn't give a response.

“Marilyn made you come with us because she knew you are invaluable on this mission, you can't just leave, Cassy.” He retorted, moving closer to my side. “Jason didn't mean what he said, we do need you here. I believe we do,”

I scoffed at his words when I finally got the reason why he thought they needed me.

I continued stuffing my clothes into the luggage, not entertaining him for a second.

All of a sudden, Jared grabbed the luggage and poured out my clothes.

“Are you that desperate for attention?” I snapped my eyes at him and I saw him flinch momentarily.

His long lashes batted, “It’s 4 am, Cassy. I will do anything I can to stop you from leaving now.” Jared’s gaze was fixed on my face.

I looked down at the clothes on the tiled floor and I immediately realized that Jared also has a temper like his brothers.

“You guys hate me, hate my mother, but still think I would like to offer my help to your people. Is that how naive you thought of me?” Tears burned through my eyes, but I dare not let them fall.

Jared heaved a deep breath and raised his hand to cup my cheek, “Cassy…” his eyes locked with mine. “It's too early for you to think we hate you. Jason is like that with everyone and Jake just doesn’t like Marilyn because we never expected our father to marry a human after 20 years of staying single.” He muttered tenderly.

A single tear dropped from my eye at his soothing voice. I told myself not to fold for him again but our position right now is too intimate for me to stay sane.

“I can’t stay, Jared.” not when I'm like this around them. “I can’t help you guys with the vampires either. I'm not a powerful witch like you believed me to be.” I revealed, sniffing back my tears.

“Then become one. You might not be a powerful witch right now, but you can be the greatest witch if you will yourself to be one.” I blinked at the strong affirmative tone he used.

“Do you think I can become one?” Jared shook his head.

He smiled tenderly when he saw my eyes dim. “I believe you can, Cassy.” He caressed my cheek and I couldn’t stop the smile that spread on my face after his affirmative words.

“I'm sorry for earlier, I shouldn't have snapped at you.” Something about Jared makes me want to act spoiled and purr like a kitten.

“It's okay, we all get in our feelings most times.” He chuckled before he withdrew his hand to pack my clothes back into the luggage.

“Jason lives in his feelings.” I made a stupid remark and Jared laughed out loud. “I shouldn't have said that, right?”

He shrugged, “you can say anything you want, little witch, he's not gonna bite you.” He remarked but somehow, I could hear the underlying yet in his voice.