However, she decided to let it go for now and simply forced a smile. "We're okay, Kessler. Thanks for asking," she replied, avoiding the subject for the time being.Kessler's presence provided a temporary distraction from the tensions in the air, but Eva knew she still had a lot on her mind to address later.Lottie looked at Eva and Kessler with complicity before addressing them. "Guys, I'm afraid I have to head to a class right now," she announced, with a smile masking her true intention of leaving Eva and Kessler alone to talk peacefully.Eva nodded understandingly as Kessler seemed grateful for her departure. "Oh, I see. Well, see you later then," Kessler responded courteously.Once Lottie left, Eva and Kessler were alone, and the air filled with palpable tension as Eva waited to see what Kessler had to say.Eva felt uncomfortable as Kessler began to tease her with flirtatious and sarcastic remarks. She tried to keep her composure while responding to his comments.Kessler smirked a
Lucas: I'll be there for dinner, stop being paranoid.Eva stood up from her desk with a sigh, setting aside her books and grabbing her phone to reply to Lucas with a simple "Understood." With her date with Kessler in mind, she headed to her closet in search of the perfect dress. She rummaged through her clothes, carefully evaluating each option until she finally found one that seemed suitable for the occasion. She dressed in the dress and looked at herself in the mirror, adjusting some details to ensure she looked impeccable. Satisfied with her choice, she mentally prepared herself for the night ahead, wondering what the much-awaited date with Kessler would reveal.As the night fell and the full moon shone in the sky, Eva felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness as she dressed for her date with Kessler. She made sure to look impeccable, adjusting every detail of her outfit to convey confidence and elegance. As she looked at herself in the mirror, she tried to calm the nerves flutt
"I'm going to show you, Eva."Kessler felt a lump in his throat as he moved a few meters away from Eva, his heart pounding in his chest. With each step he took towards the light of the full moon, a sense of fear and anticipation washed over him, but he knew he couldn't turn back now. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused on the impending change.A surge of energy coursed through him as his body began to transform, his bones cracking and his skin stretching as dark fur covered his body. His limbs elongated, and his facial features distorted into the face of a huge wolf.Eva watched in disbelief from a distance, her eyes widening with awe and horror as she witnessed the metamorphosis before her eyes. Her hands trembled, and her breath became uneven as she stepped back, unable to look away from the huge wolf now standing before her.The wolf, its eyes shining brightly under the moonlight, emitted a soft growl and approached Eva slowly, its movements fluid and cautious. Eva
Kessler looked at Eva with determination in his eyes as he suggested taking her to a secret place."Eva, I need to show you a place where we'll be safe and where we can plan how to protect Lucas," he said seriously, reaching out his hand to her.Eva looked at Kessler, feeling the confidence emanating from him. Though nervous about the unknown, she knew trusting him was the best option. She took his hand firmly and nodded. "I'm ready, Kessler. Take me wherever is necessary."With a comforting smile, Kessler guided her through the forest, among trees and paths known only to him. After a while, they arrived at a hidden clearing, surrounded by tall trees that seemed to shield it from prying eyes."This is our safe place," Kessler announced, looking at Eva gently. "Here we can speak freely and plan how to keep Lucas safe."Eva observed the clearing in awe, grateful for having a refuge where they could talk without worries. "It's perfect, Kessler. Thank you for bringing me here."Kessler no
Kessler looked at Eva with determination in his eyes as he suggested taking her to a secret place."Eva, I need to show you a place where we'll be safe and where we can plan how to protect Lucas," he said seriously, reaching out his hand to her.Eva looked at Kessler, feeling the confidence emanating from him. Though nervous about the unknown, she knew trusting him was the best option. She took his hand firmly and nodded. "I'm ready, Kessler. Take me wherever is necessary."With a comforting smile, Kessler guided her through the forest, among trees and paths known only to him. After a while, they arrived at a hidden clearing, surrounded by tall trees that seemed to shield it from prying eyes."This is our safe place," Kessler announced, looking at Eva gently. "Here we can speak freely and plan how to keep Lucas safe."Eva observed the clearing in awe, grateful for having a refuge where they could talk without worries. "It's perfect, Kessler. Thank you for bringing me here."Kessler no
Eva opened her eyes, feeling relief flood her body as she realized it had all been just a nightmare. She breathed deeply, letting the sensation of reality calm her nerves.She sat up in bed, bringing a hand to her chest to calm the rapid beating of her heart. Looking around, she found comfort in the familiar surroundings of her room.With a sigh of relief, she lay back down, closing her eyes in the hope of finding the restful sleep she so desperately needed after that distressing experience.•The next morning, I woke up feeling a bit sleepy; I had been kept awake last night by the nightmare I had. I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to shower and change. My stomach rumbled with hunger.I left the bathroom and got dressed, in loose blue jeans and a long-sleeved shirt. The day was cloudy, and I could smell the damp earth, indicating it had rained last night. It felt good despite everything. I remembered the night with Kessler and all our encounters. It seems that maybe I should
Seeing Riley and her friends in front of the school, my heart began to beat faster. I didn't want any more trouble, but it seemed like they always found their way to me.Kessler noticed my change in expression and gently squeezed my hand. "Let's just ignore them, okay?" he said calmly.I nodded, trying to keep my composure as we got out of the jeep. But just as we were about to pass by them, Riley approached with a sarcastic smile."Eva, haven't you forgotten about our little incident the other day, have you?" she said, with her friends laughing behind her.I tried to ignore her and keep moving forward, but Riley blocked my path. "What's wrong? Are you afraid I'll bury you alive again?" she said with an unpleasant laugh.Kessler stepped between us, staring at Riley with a serious expression. "Enough, Riley. Leave us alone," he said firmly.Riley looked at him with surprise, but then her expression turned into a mocking smirk. "Oh, and who are you to tell me what to do, Kessler? Are yo
" What are you saying?" Lottie inquires. "Is Lucas...? Who did that to him?""When he had the accident, I remember seeing the bite, but Kessler confirmed it for me yesterday. It's in progress, and my father can't know about it.""Oh my God." Lottie sits on the root of a tree to process the information. "How could I have been so blind? The answer was always there.""They know how to keep the secret very well.""What will happen to Lucas?""Kessler believes there's no cure and the only thing we can do is help Lucas go through the process smoothly. He's still a rookie. I agreed to discuss it with him today.""Please, I want to be informed about everything that happens with Lucas."I smiled."You really like him, don't you?"She nodded."I don't know if he likes me back, but I liked your brother from the first time I saw him.""Well, you have my blessing. You'll be his guide through all of this.""Count on me. I still can't believe it.""Me neither.""Let's keep looking for the plant, or
"At what party?""On the mountain, the highest one. They always throw parties there.""Are there any witnesses who can confirm that information?"I bit my lip, remembering that neither Maia nor Junior made it to the party yesterday. I also didn't see Jeremiah; the only ones who could say they saw me are Monica and Miranda.Great."Liam.""Anyone else?""Uh, yes! T-Theo... Theo W-White.""Anyone else?""Those are the only ones I know.""Alright. One moment, please." The police officer leaves the room, and I'm left alone. From movies, I know that the huge mirror in front of me is a window to another room where they are also watching me.I can't believe Jeremiah is dead, oh my God, what happened to him? My hands are shaking, I feel very anxious. I don't like this place.The officer returns minutes later."We've called Theo White, and he's on his way. You need to give us the names of at least two more people. We need proof, not just words."Whatever."There are two girls that... I had pro
"Miss, step back, please!"The wolf growled louder and approached."We're going to shoot!""Don't shoot, please!"I looked at the wolf, who now seemed to realize what was happening. It was cornered. For a moment, I thought it would run away, but no, its demeanor returned to that of an angry wolf, and it advanced towards me.A gunshot.And another."No!"They hit the wolf, but it didn't stop. The wolf ran towards the forest, but it was injured. People applauded the police for hitting it. I ran after it, thinking I must be crazy for doing this, but I couldn't help feeling that the wolf needed me. I ran and ran, following the blood trail until I found it. I saw the wolf lying next to a tree.Tears streamed down my face seeing it in that state. I wasn't afraid at that moment; I just got on my knees next to it. The wolf looked at me, and its ears pinned back."I'm so sorry."It had several bullet wounds and was bleeding a lot. I couldn't help but sob."I'm so sorry."The wolf whined, and I
I half-smiled and got out of the car. Liam drove off into the forest. What is he doing? I went inside, thinking Mom or Dad would be waiting for me, super worried, but I guess Dad is keeping his word to let me fly. I went upstairs and locked the door once I was in my room.I was surprised to see Liam there."You're fast.""I wanted to spend the night with you, Cristine. I'm not going to leave you alone again."Liam hugged me, and I was grateful for it. We both got into bed and cuddled. I felt loved, cherished, and protected. Little by little, the fear started to fade."I'll take care of your dreams."His head massages made me sleepier and sleepier until I finally fell asleep.•The next morning, I opened my eyes slowly. I heard the birds chirping by the window. I looked for Liam beside me, but he was already gone. I knew it, I knew he would leave at dawn. I got up, my head aching a little. There was a note next to me that read:Good morning, sweetheart. I'll pick you up to take you to
"Sounds like a good idea." I took off his shirt, kissed his neck, and licked his ear. I looked at the half-moon in the sky, illuminating us a bit. I thought about how Liam would pay for deceiving me and how the moon would help me with my revenge. I sensually removed all my clothes in front of Liam, my naked body exposed to him. There was grass on the ground, so we lay down there. This reminded me of the night we became a couple."You're so beautiful."More than Miranda? I wanted to ask but kept quiet."So gorgeous... everything about you drives me crazy." Liam sucked on my breasts, and I felt so much pleasure that I moaned. I sat on top of him, starting to move back and forth. "Oh yes... Cristine, you're incredible." He scratched my back."Do you like it?""A lot."I smiled bitterly as I made love to him.When we were about to climax, I felt Liam getting extremely hot, just like what happened with Theo the other time. I was a bit puzzled by the similarity but decided to ignore it. May
I went downstairs."Are you going out?" Dad was at the table reading some papers."Yes, we're going to a party with Maia and the guys. Can I go?" I approached him. I didn't like being distant with my father; I've always been a daddy's girl, which is why Greg and his friends teased me. And now, with Liam's presence, he's not happy, so he's been very distant from me."Alright, have fun, honey.""I don't like being mad at you." I sat on his lap. "You're my daddy, and I love you.""I love you too, honey, it's just that... there are things you still don't understand. You're very young, and I just want to protect you. That's all."I smiled and kissed his cheek."Let me make my own decisions, let me make mistakes because that's the only way I'll gain experience and learn life's lessons. You can't keep me in a glass box forever, Dad.""That's what hurts the most: not being able to do that.""Dad...""I'll try not to be so distrustful and give you more freedom, but don't hesitate to come to me
-What are you doing here?Theo's look was dark, he didn't seem to see me.-My mom brought Maia so I couldn't get away, don't worry we're leaving," I crossed my arms.-Christine, you shouldn't come to this house anymore.Her words hurt me but I also swallowed the feeling.-If that's what you want, it's okay, you won't see me again.Theo closed his eyes for a few seconds and then let his guard down.-It's not that I don't want you to come but that it hurts me to see you and know you're not mine.A lunge.-It hurts me to see you and know I can't touch you, kiss you, or make you mine.Another thrust.His words would make any woman fall in love.I bit my bottom lip and lowered my gaze to his lips. What the hell am I doing? Am I hurting because of the way Liam is cheating on me? Maybe Liam right now is kissing Miranda or making love to her, I don't want to think about that! It's torturous.-I already told you that you won't see me again now please jump.Theo moved closer, I could tell he wa
"That's just the town entrance; there are still a few kilometers to go before we reach the houses.""Sorry, ladies, but this is as far as I can go.""We'll have to walk."I rolled my eyes, paid the taxi driver, and we got out. The man's behavior was strange; he didn't want to enter the town."What now?""We walk."Maia and I started walking. The afternoon was fading, and the sun was setting. Maia knew to respect my need for silence and reflection."I'll get over it. We were only together for a day."Maia laughed."It's funny, but you were together before Liam made it official.""Yes. I suppose it was just attraction," I swallowed hard."You're angry, but I know it hurt to see him with someone else.""Of course. I feel betrayed and hurt, but believe me, if I could get over Kaleb, I can get over anything.""I never thought Liam would lead a double life."I sighed."Neither did I. He seemed so sincere when he was with me, but I guess he's a perfect liar.""Are we not going to the party t
"There are a lot of handsome guys."I laughed."I see that.""And to think Theo would be here.""Calm down, Maia. Theo still has time to come to the university.""I know, I hope he comes around. You know, I'm starting to think that if the girl is at the university and Theo didn't want to come... it might be because she's not here.""And you're just telling me this now.""We're already here."We climbed the stairs until we reached the administration office."Hello, good afternoon. I'm looking for my friend CB."The secretary looked at us strangely. She was just a very young girl."CB?""Yes, she's my friend's cousin. She came from out of town, and we want to surprise her. We call her that out of affection; those are her initials: CB. I don't know if you can find her by her last name.""Let me try. There's a long list of girls with the initials CB.""Layla! There are two boys arguing in the yard. Come quickly, please," a blonde girl approached the secretary."What? Girls, wait here." Th
"Where did you go?" Maia was sipping her juice. I sat down next to her with my untouched lunch."I stayed in the bathroom.""How's your foot? When I looked for you, you were gone, so I came here alone.""It's fine, don't worry." I took a sip of my juice."Are we going to the university today?""Today? I don't think we'll have time.""Where are you planning to go?" Liam appeared behind me and sat down next to me."Umm... am I intruding?""Not at all, Maia.""We hardly talk, Maia, but now that Cristine and I are dating, I hope that changes."Maia smiled."You're dating? Cristine hadn't told me anything! Congratulations.""I hadn't had the time to tell you.""Do you mind if some friends join us?""Who?""Them.""Oh, the ones you had trouble with Kaleb the first time.""Yes.""No problem."Liam signaled to his friends to come to our table. They sat with us. The guys were serious like Liam and wore black jackets."This is Junior and his brother Jeremías.""Nice to meet you.""Hi, I'm Maia.