Jovita's POVI sat on the empty bench in the cafeteria. I was waiting for Maddie and Anne.Maddie was in the History department, Anne was in the fashion department, and I was in the Medical department, but we always had lunch together.We usually waited until each of us was done with class before we ate, and today, I was the first. Nine out of ten times, I was usually the last.“Hey pretty”, Anne said, giving me a peck on the cheek as she joined me at our table. Her cheeks looked flushed, and I was certain she had been with her mate, Conan.Conan was one of the Ancient Alphas, probably one of the most powerful, but he always stuck with Jayden’s crew, the white brothers or the sexy five as girls in school called them. The much more powerful company, and from the look of things, his pack didn't mind. Not that they would dare protest anyway.“Why are your cheeks so red?” I asked, rolling my eyes. Conan was too much of an experienced guy for my shy, naive friend.“They aren't”, she lied o

Jayden’s POVI stared at Jovita, waiting for her response. I was very nervous right now.I couldn't believe Jovita would think I could leave her for Betty, I'd be a fool. She was the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and coupled with that fact, she drew me in a way no one had ever done.With her, I felt alive and active. I felt happy, safe, and confident. I wouldn't trade this things for anything in the world.If I was going to admit it to myself, I was already in love with Jovita.“Will you?” I asked, waiting with bathed breathe for her reply. What if she said no? I felt my stomach churn at the thought of her refusal.“Yes”, she said, her heart-shaped face looking even more beautiful.“What time would be okay for you?”“Six would do”.“Then six it is”.We stood awkwardly for a moment, not saying anything. A part of me wished and hoped Jovita shared my feelings even in the slightest bit.I wasn't used to this thing called love, and I had actually never loved anyone except my pa

Jovita's POV“Hey”, I said, opening the door for my best friends. I wasn't sure I was meant to be happy or sad to see them. A part of me already missed Jayden.One look at her Maddie, and I was certain the look of horror on her face was meant for me.“Your parents are at home?” Maddie asked, looking past me. My mom was very fond of her.“No, they went on a date, and Mimoh went for a sleepover”.“Okay”, she replied, still staring at me.I probably looked horrible. From crying and you know… with Jayden. I must look like a mess right now. I hadn't even bothered to check myself in the mirror.“What have you been up to?” Anne asked, eyeing me suspiciously.“Nothing”.“Why are you avoiding her eyes, Jovie?” Maddie asked.“Nothing”, I said again, heading upstairs before they could get the truth out of me. I would have to tell them anyway.I quickly adjusted my bed before my besties entered the room after me.My room was painted a dark shade of yellow, with transparent, white curtains hanging

Jayden's POVI felt Jayden's body still, and his gaze suddenly flickered to the woods.He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me to the side. I could hear my heart beating wildly.I wanted to ask if something was wrong but my tongue clung to my palette from fear, today was going well, did something have to spoil it? I groaned inwardly.Jayden’s eyes remained fixed on the woods as he started to lead me back to where he parked his car.After a few steps, he stopped abruptly, his body going from rigid to angry. I could feel shudders running through him.“Show yourself”, he hissed, to the invisible man hiding probably in the woods. At least that was what I concluded since I couldn't see anything.“Fine if you want me to”, a familiar, icy, voice said. Uriel!“You said you would wait”, Jayden hissed again, a strong shudder ripping through him. I'm certain that heard a growl.“I didn't come for you, I came for her”.“She's mine”, a deep, angry voice said, startling me. I looked at Ja

Jovita's POV My besties listened as I relayed the event of the evening to them. Anne had a horror look on her face, and Maddie's was twisted with worry.“Where did you meet Uriel?” Maddie asked. It just dawned on me that I had never told my besties about Uriel, but Jayden knew every detail.“I met him when I was in New York”.“And that was about how many years ago?” Anne asked.I did a mental calculation.“Sixteen years ago”.“And he claims to still have feelings for you? The dude is quite persistent”, Maddie said angrily. I could tell she hated Uriel.“Why did he leave, and why did you leave New York, you never told, give us the whole story”, Anne said.“That's true, you never told us why you came to Forktown”, Maddie said. It looked like she was just processing Anne's words.“Fine, fine, I'd tell the story. It's been a long time ago, and I was little so it's all quite vague”.“Go ahead”, Anne prompted, her face glowing with interest.Before Forktown - Jovita's childhood.I woke up