Kessler and I were heading to the kitchen when we heard the crash of the door. We ran to the living room and Lucas was already gone.“He went to the forest,” Kessler said with urgency in his voice. “He wants to transform and he shouldn’t be alone, he could make a mess.”“What? I’m going with you,” I said, determined not to let Lucas face this alone.“No, stay, it’s dangerous,” Kessler insisted before running toward the forest. But I wasn’t going to sit idly by. I followed them without hesitation.The cold night air hit my face as I ran toward the forest, following Kessler. The rain had made the ground slippery, and the wet branches made the path difficult, but I couldn’t stop. I knew Lucas needed our help.In the distance, I glimpsed Kessler’s figure moving through the trees with supernatural agility. The full moon shone brightly, illuminating our path and casting long, mysterious shadows. My heart pounded with adrenaline and fear of the unknown.Finally, I reached a clearing in the f
The air in the room was filled with tense silence, only broken by Lucas's ragged breaths. Kessler and I exchanged looks, both knowing that this was just the beginning of a long and challenging journey."We need to better understand his transformations," Kessler said as he struggled to stand up. "It's getting harder each time."I nodded, feeling the weight of responsibility. "We can't let him go through this alone," I replied, looking at Lucas who was now resting more peacefully. "We have to find a way to help him control his changes."Kessler leaned over the nearby table and pulled out an old book, its pages worn with time. "There might be something here," he said, carefully flipping through the book. "This diary belonged to someone who went through the same thing. Maybe their experiences will give us a clue."As Kessler read aloud, I stayed watching Lucas. In his wolf form, he still retained a part of his essence, a connection that hadn't been severed despite the transformations. I g
His smile was genuine, and I could see a glint in his eyes that filled me with a wave of hope. Despite all the pain and struggle, he had found something positive in his transformation."I'm glad to hear that," I replied, gently squeezing his shoulder. "But we need to be prepared. We don't know what else might happen."Kessler approached and placed a hand on Lucas's shoulder. "You have incredible strength, Lucas. But we must continue training and preparing. This is just the beginning."Lucas nodded, his expression now more serious. "I know. I'm ready for whatever comes. I don't want to be a burden to you both.""You're part of this family," I said, looking at both of them. "We'll face this together. No one is alone in this."Carefully, we began to walk back to the house. The journey back seemed quieter, though we still felt the tension in the air. The presence of the she-wolf had been a reminder that we were not alone in this forest, and that there were more challenges to come.When we
The sun shone warmly over us as Kessler and I relaxed at the picnic. The fresh country air, mixed with laughter and camaraderie, made the day feel perfect despite the challenges we still faced ahead.After taking several photos and enjoying the delicious food Kessler had prepared, we lay on the blanket, looking at the sky. White clouds floated lazily, and a bird flew by, momentarily breaking the silence."This is just what we needed," I said, intertwining my fingers with Kessler's. "A moment of peace before facing whatever comes next."Kessler nodded, his gaze fixed on the sky. "That's true. But it's also important to remember why we're fighting. Moments like this give us the strength to keep going."I turned to him, admiring his strong and determined profile. "Thank you for being here, Kessler. I don't know what I would do without you."He looked at me, his eyes full of a tenderness that made me feel safe and loved. "I'll always be here for you, Eva. We're a team, and I won't let you
Lucas went to class moments later, and I was left alone in the house, deep in thought. I remembered Kessler and how well our relationship was going. I smiled foolishly at the thought of him. I liked him, I admitted, I liked him a lot.I was about to go up to my room when someone rang the doorbell. I went downstairs and put my hand on the doorknob. When I opened the door, I realized the grave mistake I had made, for there was Riley with her malicious smile."What the hell do you want, Riley?" I demanded, defiant."I haven't seen you much in class," she said in a mocking voice. "Are you avoiding me?"I laughed, though inside I felt a mix of anger and caution. "Not in your dreams. You and I have unfinished business," I said, remembering everything Kessler had told me about Riley and her plan to harm me.Riley stepped closer, her expression turning serious. "You don't know who you're dealing with, Eva. But you will soon find out.""Oh yeah? And what do you plan to do?" I asked, maintainin
I felt as if the world was collapsing around me. The word "mate" echoed in my mind, carrying a weight that was hard to grasp."What... what do you mean by that?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper.Kessler looked down, as if he couldn't bear to see my reaction. "In our world, mates are predestined. It's a deep, almost unbreakable bond. Even though my heart belongs to you, she feels that bond more intensely. It's a connection that goes beyond simple attraction."Lucas, who had been silent until now, intervened. "It's complicated, Eva. Riley is convinced that Kessler belongs to her. And that makes her dangerous."The pieces began to fall into place in my mind. Riley's threats, her persistence, it all made more sense now. But even so, I couldn't accept that it was enough to justify her behavior."So, what are we supposed to do? Keep running? Live in fear of her attacks?" I asked, my voice rising with desperation.Kessler looked at me, his eyes filled with sadness and determination. "No.
The sun was just beginning to light up my room when I got out of bed. I went straight to the bathroom, trying to clear my mind of worries as the hot water ran over my skin. I had to focus on my classes and what would come next.I finished showering, dressed quickly, and went down to the kitchen. My dad was already there, holding a cup of coffee with a pensive look on his face."Good morning, Dad," I said, trying to sound casual."Good morning, Eva. Did you sleep well?" he asked, though his eyes showed he had something else on his mind."Surprisingly well, given the circumstances," I replied, pouring myself a glass of juice. "Listen, Dad, I've been thinking about what you said last night, about Kessler and everything that's going on. I'm determined to help resolve this safely."He sighed and nodded. "I know, Eva. But you have to promise me you'll be careful. I don't want anything to happen to you.""I promise, Dad. Kessler and I are going to talk to his mother today. We'll try to find
Kessler held me firmly, his warmth giving me a sense of security despite my worries. "Eva, we'll face this together. Your dad has the right to know me, and I want him to accept me—not just for you, but because I don't want you to have to choose between us."I hugged him back, trying to calm my nerves. "You're right. This is an opportunity for him to understand us better."I returned to class, though my mind remained preoccupied with that night's dinner. I tried to focus on the lesson, but the hours dragged by. Finally, the bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. I gathered my things and headed to the exit, where Kessler and Lucas were already waiting for me."Ready to go see Kessler's mom?" I asked, trying to sound enthusiastic."Yeah, let's go," Lucas replied. "The sooner we get information about Riley, the better."We walked together to Kessler's house. Kessler's mom, a middle-aged woman with dark hair and piercing eyes, greeted us with a warm smile. She invited us into the
"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.