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Chapter 13 – Mason!

'Why?"

She's scared but she trusts me. She steps away from me but still stays safely behind me. It's close. I jog a few steps and jump into the air just as whatever it is, is about to pop out from the woods. I phase mid air as a wolf springs out from the trees. We land a few feet from each other I let out low warning growl. Why would a regular wolf try to attack us?

I can hear Alex gasp behind us. The wolf backs off once I'm in wolf form; surprised by how massive I am no doubt.

"Mason?"

I snap my head around to look at Alex. What! Could this be Mason, her ex. I look back at the wolf and he hangs his head in sadness.

Alex gasps. I look back at her and back to the wolf. Shit. What am I going to do? She can't… does she still love him?

"Oh my god! Mason it's you!"

She runs toward him and I jump in front of her causing her to run into me. She looks into my wolf eyes and can tell how worried I am. A whimper escapes me and I hate myself for being so weak.

"Jake its okay."

She whispers and strokes my face.

"It's mason. He isn't going to hurt me."

I hang my head as she steps around me and goes to him. I'm not really worried about him hurting her; I'm more worried about him stealing her away from me.

"Mason where have you been?"

She pats his head and I'm insanely jealous. I watch them sadly.

"Don't worry we'll figure out how to change you back. Jake come on we need to get him back to the substation."

I whimper again. I don't want to help him and I don't want her leaving me.

"Jake come on."

I look over at Mason and can feel the anger and arrogance rolling off him at me. I growl at him; he growls back.

"Stop it! Both of you! Mason don't provoke him he can kick your ass."

My head perks up. That makes me feel a lot better. She thinks I'm better and stronger; which, I am. Mason growls again softer this time.

"Jake come on, phase back… please."

With a devious wolf grin I phase back in front of both of them just to show her and Mason just how much bigger and better I am than him. I'm standing in the middle of the forest in front of them completely naked and with no shame.

Alex blushes a deep pink but doesn't looks away. Her eyes roam every inch of my body and I smile in triumph. I hear her breath catch as her eyes land on a certain part of my body and I know that she likes what she sees.

Mason howls in anger, frustration, and jealousy. His howl snaps Alex back into reality and she looks away biting her lip. She reaches into her boot for her wand and within seconds I have clothes on again.

Still smiling triumphantly I walk over to Alex and wrap my arm around her tiny waist. She's still blushing; it's so cute. I kiss her hair affectionately

"Come on let's get your EX boyfriend home and turned back into a human so he can scream at me."

I smile and chuckle as he lets out a low rumbling growl.

"Just stop fighting and stand close to me so that I can flash us all home."

I know she's irritated even though she didn't yell, but how does she expect me to act towards her ex who clearly still loves her and wants me gone. She's my imprint and I'm half wolf; I'm super protective.

I take a deep breath and look away from Mason to stand next to Alex's side. He stands on her other side with his body pressed up against her leg. I fight with everything in me not to shake and let out a growl. In the time it takes to blink we're standing in the lair. Where Justin and his Vamp girlfriend are hovered over some book. Great, all my favorite people in one room; Alex's werewolf ex and Justin's leech girlfriend. Man, what I will do for my imprint is amazing. I sigh audibly and plop down on the couch.

"Oh my god! You found Mason!"

Juliet exclaimed, jumping up from her spot next to Justin. Justin stands and glances at me. I can tell he's nervous about what happened earlier and he looks a little sympathetic about the whole Mason thing.

"Yeah he tried to attack Jake in the woods."

Alex says and looks disapprovingly at him, which makes me smile.

"Justin you have to change him back."

"Alex I don't know how."

"Justin please, you have to help me."

Mason howls. I can tell he's upset and wants to tell them something but I don't say anything.

"Shh Mason. Someone will hear you."

He whimpers and I don't feel bad.

"Here our wands have a translator app. I bet they… yep here's one for wolf."

I really am never going to get used to the whole wand, wizard thing. I should be able to considering all the weird stuff I've seen over the years but its just too crazy. I feel like there isn't anything they can't do.

"Now we just hold it up to his mouth while he talks."

Justin goes to give the wand with the app to Alex but she shakes her head and Justin holds it up to Mason instead. Alex instead comes and sits next to me and I gladly wrap my arm protectively around her shoulder.

"Don't bother changing me back I'd rather live in the woods by myself as a wolf than have to stay here and watch Alex be manhandled by this as-"

Justin pulls the wand away, cutting him off, making him growl. A growl of my own starts to rumble deep in my chest and Alex can feel me start to tremble lightly. I can't control myself. He irritates me beyond belief. She isn't his anymore she's mine and I am not manhandling her! I jump to my feet angrily, making everyone flinch.

"Back off dude. You don't even know me!"

Mason growls again and my trembling worsens. Alex stands and grabs my arm.

"Jake."

She says my name so sweetly that I instantly begin to calm. I look over at her and her eyes tell me she's worried about me.

"Jake please…"

That's all she has to say. I can tell she's upset, overwhelmed and I don't want to make things worse. My trembling stops and she tucks herself into my chest, wrapping her arms around my waist. My arms wrap around her and we all stand there in silence for a while.

"We can't leave Mason like this."

Juliet says

"I agree."

Alex says as she pulls her face out of my chest.

"Come on let's start looking for a potion to fix this."

She says, letting go of me and walking over to the bookshelf. I don't want to help but I also don't want this to take any longer than it has to, so I do help. It takes hours before we find something. Alex's parents had already come in to look for us and know all about Mason and are now helping. Mason is curled up in the corner taking a nap; which pisses me off. Finally Justin finds something he thinks will work and him and Juliet start mixing the potion together under Alex's dad's supervision.

"Alright here it goes. Mason Drink this"

Justin pours the potion into a bowl for him to lap it out of. He drinks the potion and nothing happens.

"Nothing is happening."

I say

"Give it a minute."

We all wait and watch in anticipation. Sure enough a minute or two later he slowly morphs into a human, crouched like a wolf. He's short and not nearly as muscular as me. I win.

He stretches up to the upright position and groans with the effort; stiff from being a wolf for so long I guess.

"Mason!"

Alex exclaims and runs to him wrapping him in a hug. They're about the same height and size. They probably look better together than we do. I look at the ground in front of me. I can't look at them.

Jerry places a reassuring hand on my shoulder and gives me a knowing look. It's kind of him but I'm still upset about Alex and Mason.

"Alex I missed you so much."

Great he's British too. Girls go all mushy for an accent.

Alex lets him go and punches him in the arm, which makes me laugh a little.

"Ow Alex!"

"That's for trying to attack Jake."

I smile. I really didn't need her to protect me but it was cute.

Mason looks over at me then with daggers shooting from his eyes. I gladly return his look with my own icy stare.

"Alright everyone it's one O'clock in the morning we've had an emotional and long day; I think it's time we all went home and to bed."

Mrs. Russo says ushering us all out of the lair.

"Mason your welcome to spend the night on the pull out couch in the living room until you can find somewhere to go."

"Thanks Mrs. Russo."

She smiles softly and goes upstairs to get the couch ready for Mason.

"Juliet are you alright to get home?"

Jerry asks.

"Oh yeah no problem."

Juliet smiles sweetly and kisses Justin on the cheek and heads out. She's so kind and sweet it's hard to hate her even though she's a vampire. If it weren't for her smell I wouldn't even know she was one of them.

"Jake?"

"Yeah, I'll get back fine."

Jerry nods and goes upstairs with Justin. Mason is standing by the stairs waiting for Alex.

"Come on Alex."

"Mason can you give us a minute."

He just stands there watching us, he doesn't move.

"Mason!"

He huffs and walks upstairs. I sigh in relief once he's gone.

"Jake…"

I look at her and she walks over to place her hands on my chest. I look down at her and admire how beautiful she always is. I brush a stray strand of her hair away from her face and she smiles.

"Jake I'm sorry about today. I'm sorry if you were uncomfortable."

"I'll live."

I run a finger across her collarbone and goose bumps appear on her skin, making me smile.

"Jake you know I love you right?"

"Yeah."

I kiss her softly.

"I love you too Alex."

She smiles brightly.

"And don't worry about Mason. I don't want to be his girlfriend ever again. If he will let me though, I do want to be his friend but please don't worry; you're the only guy for me now. "

I nod.

"I'm not really worried about you doing anything with him. I am afraid that he might do something stupid like take advantage of you though."

"Don't worry I know a little kung fu."

She teases and tickles my abs. I laugh and pull away. She laughs and steps toward me again.

"I wish you could stay with me tonight. It would make me feel better, knowing your not worrying about Mason and I."

I smile a little deviously and she notices.

"What?"

She laughs.

"Nothing. Goodnight Alex."

I kiss her quickly on the lips and walk away. I turn to look at her when I'm in the doorway and she gives me a curious, "I know you're up to something" look. I laugh and leave.