"There's a trigonometry test on Friday," River said. “We need to get ready, this new topic is terribly difficult…”- Yes, they say, only five percent of the students can pass it on the first try with "excellent", - Tina picked up, a plump merry girl. - I wonder if these five percent study with us?“Well, if only Doyle,” River laughed and glanced at Samantha, but she pretended not to hear.- Oh, what kind of "BMW"? Sammy exclaimed, nodding toward the parking lot. She kept looking sideways, telling herself she was waiting for Jasper.The girls turned in the indicated direction.- I don’t know, - Tina drawled, looking with interest at a brand new white car. – Maybe someone updated the car?- On this one ? River chuckled. - Baby, we live in the backyard of the universe, where does our money come from?Indeed, a completely unfamiliar guy got out of the car, and all three girls opened their mouths, and it was not at all about the steepness of the car.- Wow, he's as tall as Zack! Tina excla
The next two lessons passed in a fog of chagrin. Ray sat with her on one, not on the other. Samantha did not particularly notice his absence, and considered it normal - such a sociable guy will not stick to the only acquaintance. It was for the best - she did not want to talk to anyone at all.It wasn't until lunch that Sammy discovered that Travis was gone. Had he been twisted again? This is a very bad trend. Dialing his number on her cell phone, Sammy listened to the operator's response that this subscriber was temporarily unavailable, and almost gritted her teeth in anger - what, should she run into the forest again to look for him? Some groundhog day! Not to mention the fact that Samantha had cats scratching her soul for another reason, she didn’t want to miss classes at all, she skipped yesterday anyway.But as her irritation subsided, she knew she had to find him, no matter how much she wanted to tell Doyle to hell. However, this time everything turned out differently - Doyle sh
Biology was the last lesson today - because of the Literature Olympiad, the lessons were reversed. Samantha winced when she saw Becker talking sweetly to the students at recess. Of course, he did what he was supposed to do by informing his parents of their son's misdeed, but where did it lead? Travis's blank, fading gaze remained in front of her eyes.Sammy never seriously clashed with her parents, mom and dad were always understanding, loving and moderately strict. She was terrified at the thought of what kind of hell Travis must live in with such a relationship with his father. Everything immediately fell into place - his unwillingness to talk to his father on the phone, the change of mood at the mention of him and such a strange dissimilarity in character with his mother. It seems that Doyle was obviously not born in Anna in kind.Of course, her mother understood why Travis periodically disappeared without calling. So she was delighted to see an adequate girl, so concerned about hi
Saturday morning was warm and sunny. After escaping from the whirlwind of school, Sammy felt much better, her head cleared perceptibly. Travis didn't call her or show up, which Samantha was glad about. She wanted to live an ordinary life for a while, although something told her that this calmness was just the calm before the storm.However, I didn't want to think about it. Mom raised her eyebrows at breakfast when she heard that Sammy was going to go out with Jasper - she probably thought that her daughter would spend the day off with "her boyfriend." But Terri refrained from asking questions, mainly because her husband was at home, and Samantha took advantage of this. She was a little bit annoyed that she didn't talk to her mom about Travis like she promised, but she just didn't know what to say. How to explain their relationship? Buddies? Her mother knew her too well to believe in the sudden friendship between her and a guy like Doyle. Only love remained, but even here by.Mentally
The rest of the day went badly - Sammy was so worried that she could not even eat properly. She texted Jas to apologize for what happened at the cafe. Jasper calmly replied that everything was in order, and she did not dare to disturb him anymore. Sammy thought bitterly that the only person who seemed to care about her problems was Doyle. Yes, and he helped only with the benefit for himself.She did not understand the reason for his anger. Well, yes, Samantha knew that Travis did not like her friend, but why react like that? Apparently, he did not want her to communicate with someone else, as he himself told her. Or afraid that she would tell Jasper about his transformations. But who would believe her? This would seem like nonsense to anyone who has not seen it with their own eyes.She thought of writing to Travis not to worry about it, but she promptly brushed it aside. Still not enough to justify himself to this narcissistic jerk. Yesterday he poured out his soul to her, and today h
By Monday morning, Sammy had to gather all his strength into a fist, so as not to completely become limp. In addition to the problems with Travis, Jasper, Leah, now the annoying attention from Defalco has also been added! Feeling inwardly that there is nothing good in him, Samantha, nevertheless, understood that she had no objective reasons for hostility towards him. Friendly, nice guy. But she didn't want to see him.Near the parking lot, she ran into Jas and he, to her incredible joy, did not get angry with her after the strange events on Saturday.- How's Sunday? the friend asked, and Sammy rolled her eyes.- Hell of a volleyball practice! Seriously, I felt like a snag! I won't miss again.“Sport is life,” Jasper laughed. - Well, that's a good thing, I approve. I was busy yesterday, sorry for not replying to your message.- Nothing, - smiled Sammy, but the thought crept in again that a friend does not talk about his business. - I wanted to test the game, but you can also during the
Waking up, Sammy was surprised to find that it was past noon. Her head ached a little, but overall she felt fine. Mom knocked and looked into her room:- Sammy, how are you? I didn't dare wake you up, you were sleeping so soundly."It's all right…" Samantha rubbed her eyes with her fingers. - Why aren't you at work?“My dad and I decided that it would be better for me to stay at home today, with you,” Terry said. She crossed the room and sat on the edge of her daughter's bed, her cool hand on her forehead. - There is no temperature, it seems ...- Where should she be, mom? Sammy laughed. - I didn't catch a cold. Although she could - while Ray was carrying me to the infirmary, she was terribly cold.- What is Ray? Mom raised her eyebrows. “Sammy, you surprise me—every day there’s a new guy.- God, mom! Samantha rolled her eyes. - This is my classmate, he helps Mr. Challenger with our training. Good volleyball player."I'm kidding," Teresa smiled. - Okay, get up, go take a shower. If yo
As soon as Samantha showed up at school the next day, she was attacked with questions. She'd answered Jas and River's messages the day before, but they were still worried.Sammy was especially pleased with the care of Jasper, who met her at the school bus stop.- Listen, mother, you're just a magnet for trouble lately! a friend said. Come on, stop this trend! I will soon lose sleep because of you.- Yes, everything is fine, - Samantha smiled embarrassedly, turning pink. - It happens to anyone, it's training.- Your father did not ban you from volleyball after what happened? Jas asked, and Sammy laughed.- You know him well! I tried, but not really. But the doctor did not allow me to play on the computer for a week, which is unfortunate.- Will you listen? Green squinted slyly.- I don't think we've been waiting for this update for so long...Jas put his arm around her slightly and led her towards the buildings.- In fact, you can still wait, better get better soon."Whatever you want,
- Which?"I owe you something," Travis smiled slyly. - Let's go to.Her heart beat faster as Sammy took his hand and followed him. He didn't have to go far, only to his car parked nearby.- Wait a minute, I'm here. Travis ran into the house while Sammy waited.Left alone for a while, she fell ill and took a breath - there were a lot of impressions today. In the morning, he, Travis, and Leah visited Steve in the hospital, and now Doyle was no longer tormented by the upcoming treatment of a friend. They knew that this would not happen, and the joy of the meeting was not overshadowed by worries and fears. Steve was on the mend with confidence, though not at a wolf pace, and looked noticeably better. They chatted happily, making plans for the future, and Sammy smiled involuntarily as she watched Steve and Leah. They seemed to be truly in love with each other, and she was pleased with every word they exchanged.Everything had changed so much in the past few days that Sammy had no time to t
On a Saturday afternoon, Sammy and Travis were driving to his parents' house, and Samantha did her best to calm the excitement that was playing out in earnest. Travis cheered her up in every possible way, but she still had goosebumps.“What if he doesn’t like me, and he will be against our relationship ...” she muttered, clenching her trembling fingers in her lap, and Travis smiled:"Even if the whole world is against it, it won't hurt us," he said. - Listen, I already regret that I complained to you so much about your father - you consider him almost a fiend. My dad, of course, is not a gift, but far from a fool, and will be able to recognize a good smart girl. Actually, I'm sure he's got all the information he can on you, so don't worry.Sammy glared at him and Doyle laughed.- Well, what did you think? He's worried about me, as it turned out, so he wouldn't be surprised.- Come on, both of you ... - Sammy muttered, which amused Travis more than ever.But he, despite the bravado, wa
Remembering this, Sammy blushed involuntarily, and Travis mistook her embarrassment for alarm.- Everything will be fine, Frog! It will only clarify my position, nothing more. Do you believe me?"Yes," Sammy whispered, and the excitement dissipated like mist before it arrived.Matthew was a burly, black-haired man in his forties, about the same age as Becker. He stared at Sammy and Travis as they drew closer, then smiled, and Samantha's heart eased, meaning he didn't see the new werewolf as a threat. When Becker, who seemed slightly flustered, introduced them to each other, they sat down at a table away from the noisy room.First, Matthew told Travis the same legend, and he listened very carefully, although he knew its content. At the moment when they talked about the love of the young man for his brother and how it helped him become a man again, Travis turned to Sammy:"You didn't tell me that," he said slowly. “So that’s where my salvation was?” That's why you had such an influence
When Sammy and Travis arrived at school a week later, they were in a wonderful mood. The week flew by like a flash, and they spent almost all the time together. They decided to postpone dinner at the Doyle house - Travis's father, who really withdrew his candidacy for mayor of the city, came to grips with the affairs of his company, and so far was very busy. But nothing prevented Travis from being with Samantha, and they spent a couple of evenings at her house, in the company of their parents.Ben, if at first he was on his guard, soon relaxed, and he and Travis quickly found a common language, talking about different things. Sammy and her parents were surprised to learn that the Doyle family donated a large amount to the fire relief fund and also provided food aid - Carter Doyle, among other things, owned a large supermarket chain. So the opinion about Doyle Sr., if not changed, then somewhat softened, which Sammy was very glad about - I would not want their parents to be at enmity.
Sammy had been sleeping for almost a whole day and when she woke up she felt like a mindless zombie. However, it was for the best, and the terrible moments that she experienced went further and further into the depths of her consciousness. She thought only of Travis and was madly waiting for a new meeting, not at all doubting that he would come.She washed up and ate again with her parents, then called Leah and Jasper. Both were fine, just worried about her, but she assured her friends that she was fine. Sammy knew she would have to explain something to them about what had happened later, but not now. It was a huge stroke of luck that the friends didn't have to watch Travis' or Defalco's conversions, and the terrible secret remained unsolved.She didn't want to think about Defalco, but Sammy kept thinking about Travis' words. It was hard to believe that Ray would forever remain a wolf and never come back, but she believed Travis - he would never let him go if there was a chance that h
What happened next was like a blur. Medics ran up to them to help, firefighters put out the fire - as it turned out, they almost always went with the police to such calls. A helicopter was circling in the sky, and it seemed to Sammy that she was in some kind of action movie, everything that was happening around was so wild.None of them were seriously injured, and the doctors took care of the wounded Yamamoto, only treated the abrasion on Travis's head. Sammy watched as he was loaded on a stretcher into an ambulance.- What will happen now? she asked quietly. “What if he tells the police everything?”- And who will believe him? Travis put his arm around her as he sat next to her. They both wrapped themselves in one blanket, and the heat in Travis's body slowly subsided. “He’s crazy, I knew that right away. And now he has no proof.- Something left. Sammy looked up at him. Becker saved his notebook before setting off the explosion.- What? Travis suddenly laughed. "So he did it?" Look,
The pain in the body gradually passed, but the soul was torn to pieces. Sammy thrashed about inside the basement as if she were a wolf locked in a cage. She pounded on the door until her hands went numb, then she slid to the floor, barely breathing.It seemed like an eternity to her when, finally, the lock clicked again. Sammy backed away from the door, standing on trembling legs, ready to fight whoever it was.But on the threshold she saw not tormentors at all. In disbelief, Sammy staggered and literally fell into Leah's arms.“Sam, God…” she breathed, and Sammy, barely able to speak, muttered:- Leah... Travis is there... I have to save him!"Hush, hush," Leah whispered, holding her. - We found him, everything is in order! He didn't get hurt! Let's go to…With difficulty rearranging her legs from surging weakness, Sammy went, supported by her friend, up the stairs. Once at the top, Leah called out:- I found it, Jas!- Jas? Sammy asked, barely breathing. - He is here?..- Well, what
I resisted as best I could, but the strength seemed to have disappeared, and all I was able to do was yell and curse at the bastard who squeezed my hands in a steel vise.Defalco just laughed, listening to my impotent threats:- Don't squeal, Doyle, it won't help you... It's your own fault that you'll die and framed your girl... That's what happens when you get in my way. It would be better for you if you understood this earlier.- Stinky coward! I shouted, helplessly trying to resist him. - In the forest you draped from us that your heels sparkled! What, are you afraid that without an injection of this psycho I will wind your guts around your neck ??Defalco twisted my arm so that sparks came out of my eyes from the pain, and then slammed my head against the wall. My mind went haywire, and I would have collapsed to the floor if he hadn't continued to drag me down the corridor.The design on the stupid wallpaper swirled before my eyes, dancing in strange zigzags. It looks like flowers
Sammy didn't know how much time they spent in their arms, kissing, hugging and caressing each other. A minute or an hour - time has disappeared, leaving them only love. When, finally, they managed to open their arms, at least a little, an understanding began to come of what was happening to them now.- Travis... What will happen to us? Sammy said, looking into his eyes, which immediately turned into pain."I don't know, my good…" Travis sighed. But remember that I won't let you get hurt. I will do anything for this.Sammy looked around - the basement was completely empty, only a plastic bucket in the corner and a bottle of water. It wasn't until she saw her that she realized how thirsty she was.- Can I have some water? she asked, and Travis immediately pushed the bottle towards her.- I'm sorry, Frog, I didn't think that ... Hold on quickly.After draining at least half of it at once, Sammy took a breath. Putting the bottle aside, she glanced at Travis and only now realized that he h