02

She has woken up, but still laid on her bed, recalling all that happened the previous night. She picked up her cell phone from the lampstand, dialling Ariana’s and Jide’s numbers since they were the closest thing to her.

But sadly, they weren’t picking up her calls. She felt maybe they might be busy, so she went to have her shower. After bathing, her phone rang. She checked on the dialer, it was Ariana. She picked up the call.

“ Hey, babe. Sup.” Ariana sounded from the other side of the line.

“Sorry I missed your calls. I was busy with mom so I didn’t realize my phone was ringing.” She apologized.

“ It’s okay, I thought as much.”

“So what’s up?”

“ I’m bored. “ She said dully.

“ Should I come over? “ Ariana asked.

“I’m kinda less busy right now.”

“ Yes, please. Is Jide with you?” She asked.

“ No. He said he’d come over but I haven’t seen him yet. Did something bad happen? “ She asked, sounding worried.

“ Yeah. It’s concerning the creature of the night. And mom will be travelling this morning and I’m all alone so, I just need someone to talk to. “

“ Okay, I’m with you. What about the creature of the night, did you see it? “ She asked, anxiously.

“ Yes, last night. It came to my room.”

“Hold on, I’m coming over right now. Call Jide too, we have to discuss this together.”

“ Okay. I’ll be waiting.” Ariana hangs up the call. Lorna’s heart was beating twice its normal beat. Even in broad daylight, she felt scared. The beast was right about one thing, she really did want proof.

**

“It came last night, through my window.” She said, looking terrified. Her hand pointed at the window.

“What does he look like?” Ariana inquisitively asked.

“At first he was like an animal, then suddenly he became a human being just like us. He knows I doubted about the creatures of the night, he knows I wanted proof that’s why he came.”

“ He wants you to believe and see it for yourself that he was real,” Jide added.

“Did he hurt you?” He asked.

“ No, he didn’t. But before he left, he said he was gonna take me to a place. I didn’t know what he was talking about but he said he was gonna take me there the next time he comes. I’m scared.” Ariana holds her hands.

“ You can come over to my house, and I won’t mind you sharing the same bed with me if that can help.” She suggested.

“ That’s a good idea,” Jide added.

“ The creature of the night doesn’t want to be known yet, since he has shown you his real identity, he wouldn’t want to do so to any other person. If he finds out you aren’t here, he will flee because he will think you must have told everyone about him.” She nods in agreement.

“ Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it.” They hugged her.

**

The night approached fast, leaving Lorna to ponder thoughts. Why would her mother have to go now? Especially when this hell of a monster is after her. And the fact that this very demon won’t let her be, why does her life have to be the worst among all?

She looked at herself in the mirror, staring at her image. Ariana walks in. She noticed Lorna’s countenance, she walks to her side.

“The more you keep thinking of him, the more you give him chances to get to you.”

“ What does it mean when someone calls you his little kitten?” She glared at Ariana from the mirror.

“ I’m not so sure but, most times people call that name only to people so dear to them. For instance, Romeo calls Juliet his little kitten.” She replied using instances.

“ Last night before he left, he called me that name.” Ariana was quiet, she left Lorna’s side to her bed.

“ Ariana is there something you know that I don’t?” She asked, following her to the bed.

“ What does it mean?”

“Lorna, I honestly don’t know what to say. I’ve read books about night creatures and I have never seen something like this before. But if truly he did call you that name, then it means something.”

“ Something like what?” She asked, anxiously.

“ You are his mate. Wolves give their mates names, and since he is a wolf, then I’m certain my instincts are right.” Lorna’s heart skipped a beat.

But why then did she not feel the bond? She is supposed to feel the bond if truly they were mates. Is she really his mate? Ariana looked scared too. She was good at horror books and she knows a lot about night creatures more than any of them. She definitely won’t be lying to her. She couldn’t sleep, the thoughts were too much for her to concentrate on.

“ I don’t know what you want, and I don’t seem to care either, but whatever you are up to will definitely not work out well for you.” She mentally said to herself. While all these words echoed in her head, she didn’t know when she dozed off.

“Lorna…” A thin voice sounded from afar, following the wave to the room.

“ Lorna.” Her eyes opened.

Remotely, she stepped out of the bed, heading to the door. She involuntarily opened it, making her way down the stairs until she got to the exit door. Unbolting it, she pushed it open, making her way out of the building.

“ Lorna.” Called the voice again.

She followed the direction of the sound, walking unconsciously to nowhere. She wasn’t in control of herself anymore, and there was no difference between her and a walking dead corpse.

“ Lorna.” The closer she got, the louder the voice sounded in her ears. She stopped walking, her body didn’t move. She was still as a stone, eyes not blinking.

“ Lorna.” Now the voice was bold and clear to the ear. He was standing right behind her.