Marisol stirs awake to a warm, furry mass surrounding the entire length of her body. It turned out to be Cedric's massive wolf curled quietly around her and fear would be the only logical reaction, but, her wolf seemed completely content with the abrupt cuddling session, if the satisfied purrs that
The pack member she'd spoken to, thankfully, looks up from her task, not a hint of malice in her voice as she replies almost immediately, "Oh, she went to visit her family. Mentioned she'd be gone for a bit, too."The revelation surprises Marisol, no doubt, but she decides she can't hold that agains
Marisol smiles, appreciating the warmth and ease that envelops her despite being in the presence of completely new faces. The ‘’gang’, all looking to be within her age range, consisted of two males and one female. Each face held a unique charm, and Marisol's curiosity deepened as they all waved enth
“I can't believe this!” she huffs, her face flushing in embarrassment. “I'll leave then! Have fun staring at her face since she's so beautiful!” She makes a show of grabbing random items thrown haphazardly on the couch, and Marisol quickly springs to her feet, taking that as her cue to leave."I'm s
On stepping into the confines of the pack house, Marisol swiftly grabs Lily's hand, a surprised squeak leaving the latter's lips as she's promptly dragged into her room, where she is settled on the bed, after which Marisol goes to shut the door, hearing it lock with a click. "What's going on?" Lily
Marisol thinks about Lily's words until night falls and darkness paints the corners of her room. It looked like keeping an eye on Cedric had worked, but uncertainty lingered. Could it really be that her presence had influenced a change in his actions? If so, why and how did that come to be? Maybe it
"Your wolf can crave all it wants. I won't be part of your twisted dinner plans."Cedric pauses to fix her with a penetrating gaze. "You're stubborn, I'll give you that. But hunger has a way of breaking even the strongest of wills."Marisol scoffs, eyes everywhere except at the feast spread out on t
There's a beat of silence where Cedric looks caught between a plethora of emotions he should be feeling at her answer until she adds, "But I won't be staying here either."Cedric chuckles, a low, menacing sound that bounces around in the expansive dining hall. "You're brave, I'll give you that," he