Chapter 21

Rafe stepped out of his house, his heart racing. He had just had a big argument with his family over his liking for Ivy, a woman his heart had grown fond of.

"Why can't they just let me be happy?" He shouted into the air.

He had been warned not to get too close to any human and agreed to that but this time, he would gladly ignore them.

Family was very important to him, but so was Ivy. Now he was out in the streets, wondering if his family would ever accept his love for Ivy.

He tightened his coat against the chill of the night air and started his walk. His mind was still abuzz with thoughts of his family's rejection and his own determination to prove them wrong. He walked for a while, his thoughts gradually changing from his family to the city around him. He felt comforted by the familiar sights and sounds of the city.

Suddenly, he heard a howl in the distance. He stopped in his tracks and looked around. There, a few blocks away, he could just make out a figure. It was a werewol