The Wolfs Maine by Jinni James

was finished in the shower.  The thought of John now stuck in my head the water seemed even hotter than what it was and my body was tingling with thoughts of him, his beautiful eyes, his full lips pressing against mine, his hands tracing the outlines of my body.  It was enough to drive me mad.  He was gorgeous, absolutely perfect.  Why he was single I would never know.  He would be exactly what any woman would hope for.  I still have no idea what his fixation is on me though.  I'm so normal looking.  Well, to most people’s idea of normal looking.  I have this long black hair thanks to my grandmother apparently and her ancestors who were native American I’ve never really understood why I’m so white though.  I got my ancestors hair but definitely not their beautiful skin tone.  I don't remember my parents having the same coloring but then again that was so long ago. 
    I stepped out of the shower and quickly slipped my t-shirt on and went over to my computer.  The minute I turned it on there was two messages from John.  Immediately a smile tugged at my lips.  I hadn't realized how much I missed him until I saw those messages.  I opened the first one and read.
    "Ava my love.  I miss you terribly.  I hope everything was fine after I left.  I hated leaving you.  Did Nicholas say anything?  I'm a little nervous since I haven't heard anything else from you.  I hope everything is okay.  Until I hear from you again.  Love always, John."
    I was about to respond then figured I better check the second message.
     
    "I hope you enjoyed your night out my love and everything is okay.  I'm sure you’re going to be exhausted when you get home but would you please call me so I know you’re okay? Please? Until then. Love always, John."
    How did he know I was out last night?  I don't think I even told him.  Oh well, I will give him a call and make sure he knows I'm okay then I'll get some sleep.  I picked up the phone and it started ringing, I had to laugh because it was John.  How weird was that? 
    "Hello." 
    "Ava sweetheart.  How are you? Are you Okay?" He sounded worried. 
    "I'm fine John.  Really. It's okay. How are you?" 
    "Been worried about you.  I'm glad everything is okay."  Well, he sounded a bit better. 
    "I'm sorry you've been worried. I had to talk to Nicholas and then he went to bed and I went out. Oh by the way, how did you know I went out last night?" 
    There was a long pause like he was thinking about something or thinking of what to say then finally he responded.
    "I just assumed when I hadn't heard from you." I didn't buy it.
    "Oh Okay. Well, it was nice being out with the girls and much needed. They wanted to pick my brain about you of course. But the weirdest thing happened when we were leaving. We got caught by these guys in black.  They were awful."
    "Oh my God Ava! Are you alright?" He didn’t seem as surprised as I would have thought. 
    "I'm fine. We're all fine. Lucky for us this wolf came out of nowhere and attacked the men. It was downright weird. But once the wolf got rid of those men we were fine. In fact the wolf seemed familiar.  It's hard to explain." 
    "Ava. Don't say another word. Come over here." 
    "What? Now?" 
    "Yes now. I'm worried about you and I'm sure you would get more rest over here than there. Well, somewhat more if I leave you alone."  He was kidding with me but I could still sense the worry in his voice. 
    "John, I can't just leave.  I'm on thin ice with Nicholas already and if dinner isn't ready when he gets home..." 
    "So put something in the crock pot and come on."  It was awfully tempting and I doubt Nicholas would even care.  He seemed to love the fact that I was going out last night and he won't be home all day.  As long as he has dinner ready when he gets home it should be fine.  Why not? 
    "Okay.  I'll be there in about an hour."  He hesitated.
    "Seriously?"  He acted surprised.
    "Yes seriously. Didn't you just tell me