I watched as Detective Sanchez’s face fell in disappointment. “You were close to the victim?” He asked, narrowing his eyes at me. “Merida,” I corrected him, not liking that he wasn’t using her name and making her sound like an object. “She was in a couple of my classes, but I wouldn’t say we wer
Lila’s POV “I was with my mother,” I told him quickly, which wasn’t a lie. I was with my mother and a few others, including Enzo, doing the protection ritual and summoning the guardian of the earth. But I wasn’t going to say that to the detective and Headmaster Prescott. “With your mother?” He a
It was incredible the effects of a mate bond, well after it’s been established. Every time I’m with him is like the first time and it was a feeling I never wanted to go away. I couldn’t fathom the thought of ever losing him; I’m fairly certain it would literally kill me and my wolf. We would never
“I’m sorry….” Rachel managed to sputter through her tears. “But I’m not a killer.” “Of course, you’re not, darling. You are a survivor. You do what it takes to survive.” “But…but that girl… she was harmless,” Rachel whimpered. “But you needed her blood to live; without it, my pets would have d
Lila’s POV “Did you see the body?” Brianna asked, curiously and also sounding horrified at the same time. “No, of course not,” I answered, shuddering at the thought. “But I saw the gurney; her body was covered in a sheet.” “I bet it was gruesome.” “Bri!” I scolded. “What?! I’m ju
The shadows emerged from the ground and covered my body, allowing me to blend in with the night and hide me from any onlookers. I was sure that there were a bunch of students and faculty that were watching. I ran toward the direction of the parking lot; tears threatening to spill from my eyes. E
Lila’s POV “Enzo, can you take her back to her dorm room?” Headmaster Prescott asked as we watched the police car take Scott away. I hadn’t realized I was standing frozen until Enzo took a gentle hold of my arm and pulled me along with him. My legs, at first, didn’t want to move. But then af
Sarah’s eyes grew large. “What the fuck are you talking about?” Sarah asked. She genuinely seemed confused, which was throwing me off a bit but I knew what Sarah was capable of. I wasn’t going to let her get into my head like she does everyone else. “Scott’s going to prison?” “Lila, what hap