The Truth About Jo

chapter 7

Chapter 7

Jo’s POV

Morning rolled around and Uncle John still hadn’t showed up. That was odd, but then again he did hook up with a girl last night. Maybe he stayed at her place. I got Hope ready for Lane but had to wait until she got here to go to school. I was finally Friday and I couldn’t wait for this crazy week to be over. On the outside I look all calm and collected about what has been happening, but inside, I was totally freaking out. But I couldn’t show that side of me today at school. Maybe now everyone will show me a little respect, but for that to happen, I can’t have a nervous breakdown. I have to be strong. From what I’ve been told, I’m gonna have to work my way up in the pack. Pack…that just sounds weird. I guess I’ll have to get used to it thought.

Lane finally showed up and I had 20 minutes to get to school. Crap, I’m gonna have to run. I took off sprinting down the street and made it just as the bell rang. Everyone was looking at me funny when I walked in. I don’t know why I stood out. I mean, didn’t they all turn into animals.

“What are y’all looking at? Gosh you at like you’ve never seen someone turn into a wolf before.” I shouted down the hallway. Everyone backed off quickly but I could still see them glancing at me from the corners of their eyes.

“They’re waiting for you to shift again” Jason said as he came up behind me. “They’re also waiting to see if you’re going to have a breakdown.”

“What do you mean? I don’t want to shift again until I get used to the idea that I can turn into a wolf. I mean, I told Hope last night and she loves the idea. She was going on this morning about how she can’t wait to turn into a pretty wolf like mommy and Jacob. And I’m not gonna have a breakdown. Not yet anyway. Believe me, I want to, but I’m not gonna let the people around here see it. They think I’m weird already, don’t wanna add to it.”

“Well just so you know, when you first start shifting, its uncontrollable. You’ll shift if you get too angry or just because your wolf wants to come out. I suggest you keep several clothes in your locker for the next few weeks.”

“Ugh…I hate this.” I slammed my locker shut and heard a tearing sound. Crap…I did it again. Well I guess I’ll just go to class like this. Jason looked at me, shook his head and started walking to class. I trotted up next to him.

“What? You gonna go to class like that?” I nodded my oddly shaped head. “Well I guess I’ll take notes for you. Just be sure to get them copied tonight.”

Our teacher gave me a funny look when I came in but I just went and sat by my desk. I’ll go change after this class. I don’t want any more funny stares.

Class ended and I just couldn’t take the stares anymore. I started growling at everyone. Well except Jason. He was the only one not bugging me. But since I was so irritable right now, I figured that I probably wouldn’t be able to change back while I was at school. I trotted to the office and pawed at the door….ugh, so degrading. When the door finally opened, I was looking at the principal.

“Can’t change back?” I shook my head. “Alright, you can go on and go home, but try to gain control over your wolf soon. Can’t have you missing too much school. Finals are soon.”

With that I went off and decided to go for a run in the woods beside the school. It was exhilarating. I have never felt such power. To feel all these new muscles. I wonder if anyone would think down on me if I hunted something. Just the thought got me excited. So much I can do now. Maybe next time. Oooohhh…maybe Jason will come with me and show me how. That would be awesome.

When I got tired of being a wolf I decided to try to changed back again. Now what did Jason say I had to do? Oh yea, think of something. Hope. That will always bring me back. But wait…I’m not feeling that tug like last time. Let me try again. Hope Hope Hope. Oh no, it’s not working. Am I going to be stuck as a wolf? Or has something happened to Hope? A growl slips out of my throat at the thought but then my thoughts turn back to my situation. I can’t be stuck as a wolf. I can’t do anything like this. Oh no oh no oh no….what am I gonna do.

I threw my head back and gave a long and powerful howl. It sounded so sorrowful but was cut off short because as the seriousness of the situation dawned on me, I passed out.

Jason’s POV

That howl. Somehow I knew it belonged to Jo. I could see the whole class tense up and want to go aide her but they were resisting. I wonder why. She’s supposed to be the Alpha which means they shouldn’t want to resist her plea. I rushed from the room and shifted into my leopard the moment I hit the grass outside. I have to find my mate.

As I ran through the woods, I suddenly realized that I couldn’t sense her anymore. What is going on? I should be able to sense my mates whereabouts always. And I couldn’t smell her. She has been gone most of the school day so I’m not surprised that her trail has gone cold.

I have been running through this forest for what feels like hours. Every now and then I will come across a piece of her trail but then it fades. When I reached the spot where her scent was strongest, she still wasn’t there. But the scent goes nowhere…again. What is going on here. Oh no, what about Hope. I cannot let my mates child go unattended. With that I ran to Jo’s house and found Lane still sitting with Hope.

“Have you seen Jo?” I asked in a rush. I was so worried about her.

“No. She usually comes home and gets Hope and then heads to work, but today she never showed. I had to call my other houses and tell them I couldn’t make it. Has something happened?”

“I don’t know. I need you to go talk to the Alpha and see if he has heard anything. Please.”

“What and leave Hope with you?? I don’t think so. I don’t know you or trust you. No way in hell am I leaving her with you.”

“LOOK!!! I am Jo’s mate. I would never hurt her or Hope. Don’t you dare accuse me of anything before you know all the facts. Now GO!” I probably shouldn’t of lost it like that but Jo is lost something out there and I was freaking out. God I hope she’s safe. Lane closed the door behind her as she left, finally leaving me to take care of the one thing my mate holds closest. Hope.