To my surprise, it was Lin standing there, holding a small bag in his hand. His warm smile instantly put me at ease, and a flutter of excitement danced in my chest. It was as if the universe had sensed my need for a glimmer of hope and sent Lin to my doorstep."Meghan," Lin greeted me, his voice filled with warmth and genuine kindness. "I hope you don't mind me dropping by. I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd bring a little something for your kids."In other words, he came all the way from the other side of the city to pay us a visit. A wave of gratitude washed over me as I welcomed him inside. Lin's thoughtful gesture touched my heart, reminding me that there were people who cared about me and my children. We settled into the living room, where Emily and Ethan were engrossed in a game, their laughter filling the air.The sight of Lin interacting with my children, their faces beaming with joy, melted away the remnants of unease that had lingered within me. I couldn't help but
Lin's gaze shifted, his eyes fixated on a distant point in the park , “I lost her” he said softly, his voice filled with a mixture of sorrow and longing. "It's been five years now. We were in a car crash, and I was the one driving. I lost her that day."A wave of empathy washed over me as I listened to his words, realizing the depth of pain he carried within him. I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for inadvertently causing him to recount his painful past. Wanting to offer some form of solace, I decided to share my own story, hoping it would serve as a gesture of connection and understanding."I'm sorry, Lin," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. "I didn't mean to make you talk about something so painful."Lin offered a small smile, a mixture of gratitude and reassurance. "It's okay, Meghan," he replied, his voice filled with warmth. "Sometimes, it's cathartic to share our stories, even the painful ones. It helps us heal and find solace in each other's presence."Embarki
I was faintly aware of their footsteps and scent fading, then I broke open the capsule in my hands roughly, bathing the air around us in wolfs bane. I reached for the nearest object—a heavy vase sitting on the nearby table—and hurled it in Zack's direction.The vase shattered against the wall, diverting his attention for a split second even as he began to morph back into a human. It was enough of a distraction for me to seize the opportunity and make a dash for the utility closet that was on the way to the stairs.With every ounce of strength and determination, I barricaded the door, praying that it would hold long enough to help. The adrenaline coursing through my veins fueled my actions as I rummaged through the room, searching for something, anything, that could serve as a weapon against him.Zack's menacing voice echoed from the other side of the door, his threats reverberating through the silence. "You can't hide forever, Meghan. I'll find you, and when I do, you'll regret ever d
Maybe I was indeed being paranoid but I realized that a little too late of course, after I had confronted a lady who was about to pick up her son from school as well.“I’m so sorry ms. I must have mistaken you for someone else, please pardon me”I didn’t even wait for her reply before I quickly hurried back to my kids and drove off. Back on the main road and away from my anxiety and paranoia, I listened to their stories about their day, feeling grateful for their happiness and energy. Though I had a lot to think about, I couldn't help but feel that these moments with my children were the most precious part of my day. On our way home, the kids kept talking in hushed voices at the back seat. I wanted to ignore it but had to ask when I noticed Ethan pouting and staring at me through the mirror. "What's the matter honey?" I asked soothingly.He crossed his arms instead and Emily muttered under her breath. "Emily?" I called out, strictly this time. "Yes, mom." She answered reluctant
Lin's POVAs I sat silently with Meghan watching as her expression morphed from fear to relief, I couldn't help but interrupt her thoughts. Moving my seat to be closer to her, without thinking I held her hands that were clenched on the table in mine. It seemed to do the trick as she was drawn out of her reverie and looked at me. I couldn't help but soften my tone as I stared into her deep blue eyes, "Are you okay?" I asked, my voice laced with worry. Her lips moved like she was about to say something, but nodded instead."What Emily said earlier....""It's nothing." She replied hastily, cutting me off. "Meghan." I called soothingly. She turned to look at me as I searched her clear eyes and could see the uncertainty in them. "It's going to be okay." I assured, having a good idea what must be bothering her. "Thank you." She replied smiling. "Uncle Lin!!" I heard Ethan call out as they both ran towards us. "Will you come home with us today?" He asked ecstatic. His invitation made
Quickly realizing the situation, I rushed forward, instinctively trying to place myself between Ethan and Emily. With calming gestures and soothing words, I reassured Ethan and guided him back to his human form though not before he managed to take a bite out of me. As the tension dissipated, Emily let out a relieved breath and reached out to her brother, ensuring he was okay.Once the initial shock wore off, Ethan's eyes shimmered with remorse. "I'm so sorry, Emily," he whispered, his voice laced with regret. "I didn't mean to scare you."Emily's response was filled with understanding and forgiveness. She hugged her brother tightly, reassuring him that she was unharmed and that accidents happen.With their spirits uplifted and the incident behind us, we continued our journey through the pack's territory, though I had someone rush back to the Estate to get a dose of wolfs bane We stumbled upon a lively meadow where pack members had gathered for various activities. Ethan's eyes widene
Leaving Ethan and Emily in Lin's capable hands, I embarked on a journey to visit my mother. And man, it was one heck of a journey. Mother was a dream walker, and she had waltzed right into my dreams the night before and asked me to come see her. The fact that it would take me about three hours on the road to get to her did not even register with her.As I entered her - in her words - modest home (which was way more than modest if you didn't get the hint), I was greeted by the familiar scent of freshly baked cookies and a flickering fireplace that cast a warm glow across the room. My mother, sitting in her favorite armchair, wore a reserved smile that only hinted at the depth of her affection.For someone who screamed at me how much she had wanted me unborn for the first five years of my life, she and I had a rather good relationship."Don't say it," she warned me once I was through the door."Really?" I asked, shaking my head. "Why not? Emily and Ethan say it all the time.""Cause I a
On my way back from my mother's house, I decided to make a quick stop at a convenience store to pick up some wolfs bane—a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of my children. As I stepped out of the store, clutching the small vial tightly, I froze in surprise.There, standing beside my car, was someone I used to think was my best friend Jessica. The flicker of shock that crossed her face was priceless as she scrambled to hide the cigarette she was smoking. It was evident she didn't expect to run into me."What are you doing here?" She asked, her voice laced with a mix of suspicion and curiosity."And why do you look so surprised?" I shot right back as I came to a stop before her.Jessica took a quick drag of her cigarette, attempting to compose herself. The smoke curled around her face, adding an air of mystery to her already dubious presence. She exhaled slowly, a cloud of smoke swirling in the parking lot's dimly lit atmosphere."I...uh...just needed some fresh air," she stamm