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Dean and Jade followed their rescuers back to a pickup and they all piled inside. Dean wouldn't fit in the cab and Jade refused to leave his side so she was leaning against his side as they rode in the back. The other men were pressed against the sides of the bed to give Dean his space. The finally arrived at a small house surrounded by trees and everyone climbed out of the truck.

Dean still wasn't relaxed enough to change back to his human form by the time they entered the house. He crouched protectively in front of Jade and watched their rescuers suspiciously.

"You can trust us, we are trying to help you," the leader tried to convince Dean. "I'm Kevin," he introduced himself, "This is Jake," he said indicating a tall man with dark features. "Max," he continued motioning to a smaller man with a heavy build. "Joey," he pointed to the wiry man off to his left who nodded at the introduction. "And Riley," he waved at the last man, who appeared to be the youngest of the group probably not much older than seventeen. Jade rested her hand on Dean's side and looked each man in the eye for a moment.

"I'm Jade," she said finally, "And this is—" Dean.

"We know who you are," Kevin said to Dean, "Your coming has been foretold." Not this crap again! Everyone cringed at Dean's mental outburst.

"Foretold?" Jade questioned.

"His ability to communicate mentally, it is unique among our kind. We have an ancient prophesy predicting his coming." Unbelievable…Dean muttered

"Kevin," Riley spoke up hesitantly. Everyone's gaze turned to Riley who straightened up and spoke more clearly, "Have you noticed anything…different about Jade?" Dean growled and narrowed his eyes. "I mean no disrespect," he added quickly. What's wrong! Dean demanded at the same time Jade voiced the question out loud. Kevin was gazing at Jade with concentration.

"Have you ever noticed any strange changes since you met Dean?" Dean shot him a look before turning to look at Jade with concern.

"Changes like what?" Jade questioned slowly.

"How long have you known Dean?" Kevin inquired.

"Not long," Jade answered.

"Yet you two seem really close, like you are drawn to each other," Kevin continued. Jade and Dean exchanged glances. What's your point?

"Have you noticed any heightened senses, or strange vibes?" Riley interjected.

"I guess, but I just assumed it was all the adrenaline from everything that's been happening," Jade admitted. Where are you going with this?

"We think Jade is a werewolf," Kevin explained. What?! Jade was unable to come up with a response, she stood motionless and took in this new information. Did someone bite her? When? Where?

"Slow down, Dean. Haven't you been able to sense it?" Kevin asked. Listen Sparky, this is all new to me. How the Hell am I supposed to know anything? "Alright, alright, but she wasn't bitten." Then how—? "She's a born werewolf," Kevin elaborated.

"Wait, what?" Jade finally found her voice. "Were my parents…?"

"Not necessarily, but someone in your family was," Riley explained. Jade swayed a little at the news, and Dean moved closer so she could lean against him. She instinctively twined her hand in his thick fur.

"This is a lot to take in, I know," Kevin started, "Why don't you get some sleep and digest it. Riley, show them where they can sleep," he directed. Riley started to lead away but Dean's voice stopped him. Can she change? Kevin studied Dean for a moment before responding. "With some help she'll be able to change in no time. She's had the ability since birth; it's just been dormant until another wolf came along. I caused this? Dean questioned in horror. I'm so sorry Jade… "It would have happened eventually, but you coming did speed up the process. Not unnaturally though, you were the right match for her, and it was time for her to join her mate." Jade's eyes grew wide at this comment. "Now I think I've given you enough to think about for one day," Kevin finished quickly and motion for Riley to show them the way to their quarters.

Once they were settled, Dean finally changed back to his human form. He shifted his gaze to Jade, who sat in a trancelike state on the edge of the bed.

"I'm sorry," he apologized quietly. The words broke Jade's trance.

"I don't blame you; I don't actually think it bothers me that much. It's just a lot of new information. It's a lot to process."

"I get that," Dean laughed.

"Of course, your adjustment had to be much more traumatizing than mine," Jade said sympathetically. She rose from the bed and approached Dean, wrapping her arms around him. Dean returned the gesture and rested his chin on her head.

"Are you going to be alright?" Jade smiled, she could sense his concern, now that she knew what the feeling meant.

"Yes," she replied simply and held him tighter, "As long as you're here."