The Truth About Jo

chapter 6

hey to my faithful readers. i decided to right a quick chapter. its not super long but good and has a twist to it. i wont be writing tomorrow as it is my bday but i will try to get another chapter up this week. enjoy.

Chapter 6

Jo’s POV

It was almost time for bed yet again, and I was disappointed when I thought back to my last thought the night before. Nope, today definitely was NOT better than yesterday. I mean, come on, a town full of werewolves…unbelievable. I don’t think I could have come up with that one to save my life. I let Hope stay up late today and put on New Moon. I figured that might be the best way to explain everything to her. As it got to the part where you see Jacob shift for the first time, I paused it and looked her in the eyes.

“Hope, you know how Jacob can turn into a big wolf and it’s really super cool?” She nods. “Well, mommy can too. And so can everyone else in town. Except for Uncle John. And one day you will too. You don’t have to hide it because everyone in town knows about it. I want you to be proud of your wolf. Understand?” Again she nods but then looks at me with questioning eyes.

“When momma?” Not knowing how to answer that I just give her a kiss and turn the movie back on. That was distraction enough and it was cute to see how every time Jacob came on the screen, Hope would crawl around on all fours and start growling. Each time she would look over her shoulder at me and smile.

“Alright kiddo, time for bath and bed. Now be a good wolf and don’t make a mess…please” I asked with pleading eyes. I would love to go one night without having to mop up the kitchen floor.

“Momma, wolf like water??” I nodded and she looked at the tub wearily. “Ok. I be good?” I gave her my biggest smile and helped her undress. And Hope finally learned the joys of bath time. I pulled out her rubber ducks and boats for her to play with. She splashed and smiled the whole time. Sure I still had to mop up the bathroom floor but at least, for once, it wasn’t because she was fighting.

As I went through the house and turned off all the lights, I realized for the first time that Uncle John hadn’t come home yet. I decided that I wasn’t gonna start worrying about it until the morning. Guess he hooked up with that girl like I told him too. He’s been so uptight lately, a date would do him some good. I’ll ask him about it in the morning. With that thought, I went to bed and wondered how tomorrow would be.

Uncle John’s POV (earlier the same day)

After breakfast with Jo and Hope, I went to work like normal. I was hoping to see that girl again today and at least get her name. She had brought her car in yesterday but somebody else dealt with her. I was too busy at the time. She was a werewolf obviously. Everyone in town was except for me and Jo. I feel bad for Jo, never being able to shift. We don’t know why that is but the new Alpha asked me to keep an eye on her incase she ever does. I guess he wants to help and will step down if so. I know about her dad and how she’s supposed to be the new Alpha, but since she never changed, that’s not possible. She would never be able to protect her pack. I was pulled out of my thoughts as the phone rang.

“Hello, Timberwolf Automotive.” I thought the name of the place was kinda funny seeing as the town was full of wolfs.

“Hi, is John Miller there?”

“This is he. What can I help you with?”

“This is Jo’s principal,” I groan, “Jo had a mishap at school today.”

“Oh god, what did she do this time?”

“She shifted.” he whispered. I was stunned. How could this have happened? Its so late her life. We all thought she never would. We all excepted it. Hell, we never even told her what she was.

“Have you told the Alpha? He needs to know.”

“Yes, I called him first. The new student in school went after her when she took off. And you’ll never guess what he is…a leopard. That’s amazing. We all thought they were wolves like everyone else.” As he finished talking, a couple of guys walked through the door. They looked like they should be bouncers or body guards.

“Thank you for informing me. I’m sorry but I have costumers waiting I have to go. Have a good day.” I hung up and looked and the two men waiting for them to tell me what they needed.

“Are you John Miller?” one asked. He had a shaved head and biceps that were probably as round as my torso. I nodded. “You need to come with us…quietly.” I followed them out, and as I got to the car that they indicated I felt a sharp pain in my head and all I fsaw was black.

I don’t know how much time had passed up I woke up as I was being throw into a large, empty room. From the smell of the mold and water, I would guess that it was a basement. In the corner opposite me, I saw a man huddled next to the wall. The door closed behind me leaving us in the dark. The only light around was from a couple small windows at the top of the room, nothing big enough to crawl out. I heard shuffling from the other man.

“John?? Is that really you?” The voice was so familiar.

“Levi? We thought you were dead. What are you doing here?” I was astonished to see him. After years of mourning, he was actually here. So many revelations in one day. My head felt like it was gonna explode.

“I was taken. Just like you. After I killed the man that raped Josie, some goons threw a net made of silver over me. I was defenseless. What has happened to her?”

“She got pregnant from that night. She goes by Jo now and has a little girl named Hope. She never shifted, until today. I was taken right after I found out. Do you know what is going on?”

“From what I can make out, someone wanted the Alpha position but I guess he knew I could easily beat him. So he got me captured. I don’t know why he didn’t kill me but I’m glad he didn’t. As for you, I figure they don’t want Jo to figure out about her birthright. He wants to keep the Alpha position to himself. Jo doesn’t even have to challenge him for it. Once she finds out and accepts it in here heart, the position will automatically be her. She can order him down. But once he orders everyone to keep their mouths shut, which he probably already has, there will be no way for her to find out. We have to get out of here. And I’ll need your help doing it.”

Levi went ahead and started to come up with a plan. After about an hour, it started to get dark so we decided to hit the hay. We would have to carry out the plan soon. I’m thinking that, for extra precaution, they might just kill Jo.