I sighed for the umpteenth time, lifting my eyes to glare at the duo sitting across from me. They'd been staring since the moment we started eating, and even after my reassurance, they still didn't believe that Jessica wasn't going to act."Are you going to eat or you'll keep staring at my face." I dropped my fork, leaning back to fully examine their faces.Cora had a spoon raised in the air, her mouth wide open and a brow arched questioningly. Paige was looking directly at me, her spoon fiddling with the half-finished meal in front of her. "Nobody is staring at you. You're not that good-looking." Cora muttered, shoving the spoon into her mouth and swallowing.I waved her off, turning to look at Paige who was nibbling at the corner of her mouth. I placed a palm atop hers and her gaze flickered to mine,"Eat," I coaxed, pushing her tray closer, "I'll be fine. I promise."She searched my eyes for what seemed like an eternity...then finally, her shoulders sagged in resignation. "Okay."
"What's your plan?" He blew out a heavy breath, dropping his arms by his side, "We have to break through those barriers. If what's affecting you is psychological then you need to confront it.""And if it's isn't psychological?" I held my breath, searching his eyes desperately, "What if it isn't psychological!?" I asked again, tears now welling in the corner of my eyes.Although it was a relief to hear that I wasn't the cause, this new revelation wasn't soothing either. If the problem isn't psychological or stress-induced then there was no hope of me ever being a full wolf. "I know it is. Research has shown that most cases of half-shifters are due to psychological reasons." He placed both of his hands on my shoulder, and squeezed lightly, "I'll help you break those barriers, little wolf."I wanted so badly to believe him. His eyes were fueled with determination and the reassuring smile on his lips worked in convincing me. I just had to break whatever thing was holding me back mentall
I exhaled loudly, my chest expanding as oxygen rushed into my lungs. My eyelids snapped open and for a moment, everything looked hazy but then I blinked and it returned to normal,Theo's face came into view, he was directly above me, and he had one hand holding the back of my head, and the other was beside my face. He blew out a breath suddenly, his head slumping forward,"Goddess, I thought I lost you back there." I accepted his assistance and he pulled me into a sitting position. His worried eyes searched my face, "Are you okay? What happened?"I licked my dry lips, and swallowed, the movement hurting my throat. I didn't want to relive those memories again, once was enough. So, I shook my head, shakily rising to my feet,"I can't do this, I'm sorry, Theo but I can't." He was up before I said another word, a frown knitting his brows, "Why? What happened back there?" He moved to grab my wrist but I was quick, dodging his hold before he captured me, "This plan," I waved wildly, my
I wheezed in pain, hacking into wild coughs as I staggered back. I tried to block the incoming attack but I wasn't swift enough, my back collided against the jagged surface of the earth beneath me,A strained gasp slithered out of my parted lips and I clutched the side of my ribs. I made no effort to stand, instead lying flat on the ground,"Come on! Get up," I heard him command and I shook my head weakly. This was too much.Boots appeared by the side of my face and when I looked up, I saw Theo scowling down at me, he stretched a hand, which I gratefully accepted, pulling me to my feet. My arm was still wrapped around my mid-region, the other hand cradling the back of my head,"What was that for!?" I cried out, glaring at him the best I could, "This isn't training, you're taking out your frustration on me!" His jaw hung open, mortification plastered on his handsome face, "What!?"I scoffed, fully turning to face him. I wasn't buying his act one bit, we've been training for half an h
"Why were you reaching for my phone?"I froze, starting wide-eyed at the frowning girl, she arched a brow and I coughed awkwardly,"I-uh-I-" I faltered, racking my brain for an excuse, "I wanted to make my bed. I have to keep your phone elsewhere in order to do that."She narrowed her eyes at me and I gulped, smiling warily. When she grinned, her shoulders lifting into a careless shrug, I exhaled in relief."That's fine," She said, and waved her phone around, "Why did you seem tense when I asked you the question, you can be so silly sometimes." She playful poked my cheeks and I laughed nervously.I made quick work of arranging the bed and I slif into it, slipping the duvet over my frame. I watched as Paige resumed typing, her lips drawn into a small smile. Was nobody seeing what I was seeing?I looked around, Bree was already asleep and Diana had her headphones back on, a book on hand. Cora was still focused on her laptop, her face drawn tight. I was the only person who noticed Paige
White.That was the first thing I noticed about the strange room. Everything was a blinding white color; from the walls to the floors, even the single school chair and desk in the center. Everything was stark white, I squinted, the doors closing shut behind me as I walked further into the empty room. The fluorescent bulbs cast a bright light around the space, there were no doors, another weird detail, except the one I came in through. Four walls surrounded me, a closed window and what seemed to be a smart TV perched on the wall across me.The screen suddenly came to life and I jumped in shock, a hand on my racing heart. I blinked as the face of a man came to view, an older-looking wolf with bright ombre eyes and a charming grin on his mouth,"Number 95?" He asked, tilting his head a bit to the side when I remained gaping, wide-eyed, "Take a seat, dear."I shut my mouth quickly, taking a hesitant breath as I stalked forward. The smile never left his face, eyes watching every of my move
His throat bobbed slightly as he swallowed and when he opened his mouth, I held my breath in anticipation."Unfortunately, your result won't be announced at the moment." I frowned in confusion, "Don't worry, before the end of the day you'll get to know your status.""Oh, okay." I forced a smile on my face, playing with the torn cards on the table, "But what do you think?"His head tilted to the side, a small smile playing on his lips, "What do I think?""Yeah, do I have a chance?" My voice was small and hesitant, the expression on his face did not bode well with me.The silence that followed was unnerving, my fingers twisting anxiously. He shrugged casually, leaning back and resting against his chair,"Who knows? I'm not the judge." My shoulders slumped dejectedly, causing him to chuckle, "Your time is up, number 95. You may leave now." I muttered a reply, shakily rising to my feet before walking to the door. It closed with a soft thud behind me and I had to release a breath I hadn'
Over the next few days, I'd turned into a celebrity of sorts. News of my outstanding performance had reached everyone's ears and I couldn't go anywhere without being looked at or watched. At first, it was easy to ignore them but soon, it became a nuisance.I couldn't go anywhere without eyes following me, I had to hide behind my hair sometimes, Paige had even changed my usual high ponytail to a wavy hairstyle, making my hair tumble down my shoulders fashionably. It didn't change the situation, I only received even more attention,"I don't think it's a bad thing." I gave her a look and she chuckled, her eyes roaming through the several dishes set out on the table. "I mean, now nobody's calling you a thief or anything. It's like they've totally forgotten about the whole incident." I scoffed, scooping a small amount of rice onto my plate, "I don't think they have." She stopped moving and veered around, "You should stop worrying, Dee. You're a sensation here now, enjoy the moment." "