Thirty Four

LAURA

Killian and the werewolf hunter cursed at each other and argued about whose kind was more cruel and deceitful. I just dangled there, watching both of them argue aimlessly. Killian instigated the hunter into telling him about their plans. But I couldn't see the use of their plan when it was clear that we were going to be killed.

With so much free time I just dangled there, doing nothing, and I didn’t want anything to do with the mens argument.

“Laura, where are the books I kept on my —” Ricky paused, staring at me while I cried helplessly. “What’s wrong, Laura? Is it something I said? If I have done anything wrong, please punish me, but do tell me.”

"You didn’t do anything, Ricky,” I sobbed heavily trying to hold back my tears.

“When I remember I didn’t grow up with my mum by my side, it saddens my heart greatly. My uncle raised me after my mum died. He verbally abused me always, reminding me constantly that I was at fault for my mum's death, because she gave birth to me and di