Chapter 2: Werewolf World

The moonlight turns into my closed eyes, fading the darkness. I started to open my eyes slowly. I did not even remember why I closed my eyes. Did I sleep? However, as soon as I opened my eyes, I saw the perfect round moon in front of my eyes.

As my eyes slowly opened, I vaguely remembered what had happened last night. I feel the piece of consciousness come back to me slowly. I thought I had died of a heart attack.

I remember my friend's confession that my fiancé was having an affair with my best friend. It was surprising, considering that Ella was the only friend who cared about me. 

My fiancée, Taylor Thomson, is a romantic and loyal person. I cannot believe that he betrayed me like this.

For Taylor's sake, I remained in the company for my dream as a writer. How could he betray me?

Tears fell from the corners of my eyes. Even though I don't know the truth yet, my heart aches. My chest feels so tight. My mind suddenly drifted to our wedding plans. Is it possible that he will cancel my marriage?

I sighed and wiped my tears. Then, my gaze fell back on the moonlight. I stare at the moon for a while. Suddenly, I realize that it is weird, remembering if I should see my bedroom ceiling because I pass out in my bedroom.

I tried to pull myself up and sit up.

"My love… My luna. You were awake! I thought you died," shouted a person beside me.

The man's voice startled me. How come? I do not remember any guy being in my room last night. Who is he?

Wait! I am not even in the room at the moment. The breeze gives me goosebumps. It is cold.

How could I be out in the open like this? My head turned left and right, tracing the surroundings with my eyes.

Tree! I was on a big rock surrounded by lots of trees.

What's this? Where is this?

The man smiled happily at me. I furrowed my brow, not understanding anything. Then, while I was still confused about the situation, the man hugged me tightly. I am in his arms for a few moments.

A stranger man is hugging me. However, the strangest thing is that my body just surrendered to that embrace. I should have fought him. But I did not.

I did not know why.

Everything feels weird. My heart was pounding, but I felt peace in his arms. My brain can still consciously think that he is not my girlfriend or fiancé. But why am I just silent?

"I thought you were dead. I am pretty sure that it was poison. But I do not know who poisoned you. Now, I am glad you came back," said the man. Tears dripped down, wetting my back and shoulders. He is happy as if I am awake from my death.

"Who are you?" I shouted.

I tried to avoid the man's embrace. He frowned.

"Have you forgotten me? I am Jake. Jake Draco. I am your mate," he replied.

"Mate?"

I am laughing. His name sounds like a character in my novel. However, it is impossible if he is my character in my novel. Maybe it just happens to have the same name as my novel.

"Did you kidnap me?" I accused him. Immediately I cross my hands in front of my chest.

"I will not let anyone touch me! Don't get closer!" I shouted again. I widen my eyes. My eyeballs almost popped out of their cages.

"I won't hurt you. I am your lover. What's wrong with you?" asked the man.

I was stunned for a long time after he said he was my girlfriend. 

As I recall, my fiancé did not look like him. I looked deep into his eyes. He has gorgeous eyes. The moonlight alone will not be as bright as her eyes. His skin is like snow in winter. His lips remind me of roses blooming in spring. His embrace was warm like summer. The way he looked at me was like a tree that did not want to lose its leaves in the fall.

There are a few seconds in my life; I am stunned by the visuals. He is too unreal to be called a human. He is like an anime character. He is handsome. But, he is not Taylor Thompson. I do remember my fiancee's face.

"Did I know you before? Why are you pretending to be my lover?" I asked. My tone is now softer than before.

He shook his head, "I am not pretending. I am your lover. Don't you remember me?"

His gaze seemed to want to make me feel guilty for not remembering it. However, I really do not remember him at all.

I got up. He was standing in front of me.

"Are you okay?" he asked as if he was worried about me.

"Leave me alone. I don't even know you. You are a stranger to me!" I shouted.

I look at the trees around me and said, "I should not be here either."

I brushed his arm, trying to grab my shoulder.  The man looked gloomy after I spoke rudely to him many times.

I also tried to leave him. As I walked away, I fumbled in my pocket for my cell phone. However, there was nothing on these clothes. I am even wearing a dress right now. Who gave me this dress? Did the stranger take my clothes away?

In fact, I've never worn a gown like this before. My style is more tomboyish. I never wear a dress or gown because it made me look more fat. Now, I am confused with this dress.

"Don't go! Our house is in the opposite direction. It's towards town," shouted the man.

"Good. I do want to go to town. My home is in Greenia City. Is it far from here?" I asked.

The man sighed. 

"You do not live there. You live in the Avia Forest."

"Are you kidding me? You might think I am wrong person. I am Celine Young and I live in Greenia City," I replid.

"Honey, what happened to you? Why are you behaving like this? Why are you pretending as if you don't know me?" asked the man.

I was speechless, not reacting at all.

"I'll try to make you remember me," he said, looking at the full moon.

"I'll be changing in a minute!" he said.

"Changed?"

I frowned. What does he mean by changing?

Before long, he was squirming. His burly body suddenly ruined his clothes. My feet subconsciously pulled back, away from him.

Several feathers suddenly appeared all over his body. It roared like a wolf. I was shocked by what I saw. My body froze instantly.

The man turned into a werewolf. 

I rubbed my eyes many times. I couldn't believe my own eyes. I pinched my arm once again. The man no longer looked human.

Even though I am a novelist, I have never believed that werewolves were real. They are just creatures of the imagination created by the minds of writers. How could a werewolf be in front of me at this time?

I swallowed my saliva, then ran towards the city he was talking about. I ran as hard as I could to get away from the wolf. The werewolf just chased after me. The werewolf ran faster than me. I had just woken up from my death and had yet to gather my strength thoroughly. My heartbeat kept pounding as long as I ran.

I passed many trees in the forest. Only the moonlight illuminated the stone path. My feet are bare with no sandals or shoes. Several times the soles of my feet hurt because of sharp stones. This slows me down.

"Who is he, actually? Is he a monster?" I asked myself.

The man is getting closer to me the longer, making my whole body scared. Suddenly, a large rock knocks me over. I, wearing a dress, could not move my foot ideally so that it hit the rock. I fall to the ground.

The man who turned into a werewolf is right above me. I crawl backwards. My whole body gt goosebumps. Fear sneaks into every swish of my blood. My heartbeat is erratic. I am trembling.

The werewolf roared right in front of me. Our eyes are both locked.

"Will this be my death? Will I die tonight?"