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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 100: Hungry Like the Wolf
OliviaMy body, as if supported by invisible strings, began to lift itself up onto my toes. I felt my chin tilt up, my lips yearning to touch Nathan’s.His face betrayed no emotion other than drunken mirth, and it was likely that he hadn’t even noticed my subtle movements yet; but to me, it felt as though I was moving mountains.However, the laughter that had followed us from the restaurant seemed to morph into the sky, becoming the thunder that now started to rumble overhead.Then, out of nowhere, the heavens opened up and it started to rain—no, pour—down on us. The streets of our small town quickly became slick with water, and within instants, my nice dress was soaked all the way through.It seemed as though Mother Nature was forbidding me from making a grave mistake and kissing my best friend.I was thankful for it, though, because I wasn’t quite ready to be the loser of our challenge that night.Not yet.I took a step back from Nathan and wiped the water out of my eyes.“Oh great,
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 101: Sweet Release
Olivia“Nathan… What are you doing and where are your clothes?”My cheeks flushed a deep shade of scarlet as I registered the sight of Nathan wrapped only in a towel, water droplets cascading down his bare, chiseled chest.His body glistened under the harsh fluorescent light of the bathroom, as if to accentuate every lean, toned muscle. I found my gaze tracing the lines of his body, a faint, intoxicating sense of attraction flickering within me.We were close… Too close. I could feel his breath, his lips brushing against my skin. It made me shudder, and I couldn’t decide whether I wanted him to keep going or whether I wanted him to get away.Maybe under normal circumstances, I would have pushed him away… But right then, in that steamy bathroom, I wanted him closer than ever.Nathan paused to answer my question, and looked up at me. A goofy grin was plastered on Nathan's face as he noticed my flushed cheeks and flustered expression.“I could see through your dress, you know?” he said,
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 102: Bitter Regret
OliviaThe morning sunlight streamed in through my window, casing my bedroom in a gentle golden glow.I groggily opened my eyes and squinted as I slowly came to my senses.The birds were singing outside my window. Beyond their sweet music, I could hear the ocean waves lolling in and out with the tide. But that wasn’t all that I heard; I also heard the sound of gentle, deep breathing beside me.Finally, I became aware of Nathan’s body curled up against mine.I slowly turned my head to meet the image of Nathan’s sleeping face beside me. Panic instantly surged through me as the memory of the previous night crashed into me like waves against the rocks.“No…” I muttered under my breath. I untangled myself from the mess of limbs and sheets as delicately as possible. My heart hammered against my chest as I padded over to my closet and withdrew my robe to cover my naked body.My actions, the absence of my warmth beside him, made Nathan stir almost immediately. I watched in horror as his eyes
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 103: Monsters & Lovers
NathanThe morning after our night together, Olivia's scent clung to my skin.It was a haunting fragrance that stirred something deep within me, something primal and wild. Her hot body, her gentle curves, her round breasts, her caramel skin…Her long, soft hair had tangled itself around me like sentient vines strangling an innocent little rabbit. She was a siren, a beautiful creature lurking in the tidepools of my mind, and now I could never have her again no matter how hard I tried.No matter how I scratched out my eyes and stuffed wool into my ears and tied myself to the masts, I couldn’t stop thinking about her. But I still couldn’t have her.Something else had happened last night, too. There had been a moment, a single, fleeting second, when I could have sworn I sensed her wolf.But it must have been the alcohol, I told myself. It must have been the dizzying effect of our shared intimacy, nothing more.Yet my wolf disagreed, its attention captured by something new, something uniqu
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 104: Shadows of the Past
Olivia“You can’t kill him!” I cried. “The monster is Alvin. I’m sure of it!”Nathan’s eyes widened, the moonlight casting eerie shadows over his sharp features as he stared at me in disbelief. A heavy silence hung between us for what felt like an eternity before Nathan finally stood and spoke.“How do you know this, Olivia?” His voice was low, so low it was almost a growl, and his eyes took on a new darkness that I hadn’t seen before.“I saw him once,” I replied, my words sticking to my tongue as if they were made of thick, unyielding honey. “On my own, when I was walking home from Angela’s party. I know it was him.”His brow furrowed, disbelief stark in his gaze. “But that...that’s not enough, Olivia,” he murmured. “How do you know it was Alvin?”“I swear it’s him,” I persisted, desperation creeping into my voice. “It only had three paws. It looked at me once and then ran away. There was a moment, a brief moment, where I swore that it knew me. I said his name, and it froze.”Nathan
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 105: Subdued
OliviaThe chill of the night seeped through our clothes as we trailed behind Alvin's shadowy figure, creeping silently through the underbrush. He didn’t seem to notice our presence, and if he did, he didn’t show it.There was no knowing where Alvin was going. He kept taking strange turns, walking off of the beaten trail, disappearing into shadowy pockets of the forest only to show up again in a different area entirely. But he didn’t shift. He just walked, silently, in his human form.I could see Nathan's skepticism in the tension of his shoulders as he walked ahead of me, but his loyalty had him right there beside me, never leaving my side.Alvin eventually slipped into the shadows once more. We tried to follow his trail, but it was too difficult. Several minutes passed and we didn’t catch sight of him anywhere.All of a sudden, a guttural howl echoed through the night, slicing the silence like a knife. It sounded far away but the sound still reverberated in my bones and made me jump
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 106: Undeserving Kindness
OliviaIn the dim light of Alvin's house, we waited. It was an agonizing stretch of time, as seconds stretched into minutes, and the minutes into what felt like an eternity.Alvin lay on the couch, unconscious and vulnerable. The fierce beast from earlier was gone, replaced with the human I had known all my life. Yet, the image of his transformation was etched into my mind, an undeniable truth.Nathan sent Angela and Levi away. We wanted Alvin to wake up and only see the two of us, people who he used to trust more than anyone else. And now, we sat alone in Alvin’s dark living room, waiting for him to wake up from his sedative.Alvin’s house was a mess. Empty beer bottles lay on almost every surface. The fridge was completely empty. There was hardly any furniture aside from a run-down couch, a folding table, and a television.I imagined poor Alvin sitting in this house all alone with no one to talk to and nothing to do. No wonder he started to go stir crazy. This was enough to drive an
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 107: Unlike You
OliviaThe echo of the slamming door lingered in the silent night as Nathan and I walked away from Alvin’s house. A sorrowful hush had descended over the town, as if it, too, mourned the loss of the old Alvin.Our short, bitter walk home was filled with a silence so thick that I could have cut it with a knife. That silence was only punctuated by my own stifled sobs and the sounds of our shoes slapping against the sidewalk.Back home, I couldn't get Alvin’s hurt and confused face out of my mind.As soon as we stepped through the door, it was as though a dam had burst within me. My feelings, my thoughts, all came pouring out; I couldn’t keep them in anymore. The tears began to flow more freely now, and all Nathan could do was guide me to a chair.A few minutes later, a cup of hot cocoa was pressed into my shaking hands.Nathan and I sat in silence at the kitchen counter for a long time. The cup of hot cocoa remained firmly grasped in my hands, untouched. The warm light from the old chan
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 568: True Vows
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
Olivia I looped my arm through Nathan’s as we stepped down from the podium, the applause from the crowd and the flashing of cameras having finally subsided after what felt like an eternity. “It’s over,” Nathan beamed, giving my arm a squeeze. “That wasn’t so bad.” I couldn’t help but grin back at him. “No, it wasn’t. You were great up there.” And he really had been great; the press conference had been an overwhelming success—any lingering doubts or trepidation we had harbored before had been utterly blown away by the sheer force of the crowd’s enthusiastic response. For so long, it had felt like we were fighting this battle alone, like the victims who had suffered under Dan’s horrific operation were little more than nameless, faceless casualties. But today, we had finally given them a voice. Their stories had reached the masses, had resonated and struck a chord with everyone who watched. Nathan had handled all of the questions that were thrown his way with poise and ease
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OliviaI rapped my knuckles lightly on the door to Nathan’s office. A moment later, his voice called out, “Come in.”Stepping into the room, I placed my hands on my hips upon seeing the scene in front of me: Nathan was standing in front of the mirror, his shirt still untucked and his tie loosened. His desk was a mess of papers and folders, and it was clear that he had been checking over his notes last-minute before the press conference.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 565: By Your Side
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 564: One Step
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 563: The End of an Era
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 562: The Rise & The Fall
OliviaThe air coming through the open windows smelled like the fresh sea breeze as we made our way from room to room, touring every nook and cranny of the newly completed cottage. It was perfect—cozy and quaint, while still boasting all the modern amenities one could want. But more than that, it was a sanctuary, a haven.A fresh start.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 561: Spring Air
OliviaThe sound of power tools outside streamed in through the window while I folded the laundry, a distant backdrop to my swirling thoughts. I had grown used to the sound, and actually kind of enjoyed it. It was a reminder that life went on, that our family was growing.It had been a couple of weeks since I had made the decision to take a temporary leave from work in order to really focus on my family—on rebuilding that long-severed bond with my mother—and I was glad I did.
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