ISABELLA

While my brother angrily watched Zira dance with Hunter. I left and went to his room to look for Victoria. It was empty. Where the hell is she? I angrily walked back to the party, and then it hit me. Like times before, the smell of sweet pea and vanilla invaded my nose.

"Mate is near," my werewolf Jas purred.

Excitement and nervousness filled me as I looked around. I followed it to my room and hesitated before walking in. The moment I walked through and closed the door, I was pushed roughly against it. Warm, cherry-flavored lips captured mine, sending shockwaves through my body. I let out a...