MIA’s POV "I~I forgot to call. That's why I came. Sorry," I glared at Davon. "Don't worry. Your friend said he would cover your shift today while you rest. You've been up all night. How's your mom?" "She's fine now. Ah, Mrs. Olsen, could we have breakfast first? My friend is hungry, and I forgot to eat mine hurrying." "Oh, I don't mind. You go ahead. I'll watch the library." "Thank you, Mrs. Olsen." I treat Davon at the fast food. He got the extra-large burger and fries and deserves it today. What he did for me was overwhelming, and I am speechless. It was amazing. "How did you come up with that idea?" "I just thought of it. I got your back, Mia. Now that I am here, I won't let anything bad happen to you." His words mean a lot to me. He melts my heart. It was nice to have someone to watch over you. "Mia? I thought you were on duty. Who's the guy?" “Theo! This is…my….” “Hi, I’m Davon. I’m Mia’s friend,” Davon interrupted, shaking hands with Theo. “Friend? How come
MIA'S POV"His eyes, his eyes!" Theo's voice quivered, panic-stricken him. I pulled him up, but he stepped back, moving away from Davon. He was shaking in fear."I fell on my bike, Davon. I was being careless.""Be careful next time," Davon caresses my cheek, "I know some herbs to put on it.""What the fuck?! Mia, what is he? And you?" Theo stuttered. I blinked my eyes, warning him not to talk. Davon could hear him.We didn't notice Davon started into the woods. He looked back at me and urged me to follow him."Yes, I'm coming," I answered and told Theo to go home, "I'll see you at school tomorrow. I promise I'll explain everything.""You should. Will you be okay alone with him? Because I can come if….""I'll be fine, Theo, and please don't tell anyone what you saw," I ran away and chased after Davon. Theo didn't leave and waited for me to catch up with Davon. He watched us go. He has a lot of questions right now, but I need time to think. If I tell him, Cheska will get mad at him too
MIA'S POV"Then what is he, Mia?" Theo demanded an answer. I know he needs clarification, but I cannot risk divulging the information in school. It can wait.Our classmates arrived, and so as Professor Callahan. I settled in my chair."Later," Theo said, going back to his chair.I am left with no choice but to confess to Theo. If he chooses to tell Cheska, I will accept the consequences of my action. After all, I stole the notebook and hid it from her.Professor Callahan talks about our town legends. Where werewolves used to live in our land along with humans. Humans and werewolves co-exist. But as the years go by, werewolves depart our town for no reason, and since then, no one knows where they are now or do they still live up to this day.Weird. Professor Callahan was so fascinated by legends, especially werewolves. Has he seen one before? And why did werewolves leave our town? In Davon's case, he was left behind. Fifty years in the notebook, who would have dared to wait for him?"Hu
MIA'S POV Mom heard a loud crash and hurried out. Their room was across the corridor, and my brother Oliver was in the center. Oliver didn't hear him. He's probably playing video games and on the headphone. But who wouldn't hear Theo? He's almost six feet tall and medium built. His weight is enough to shake our entire house made of wood. Mom saw him lying unconscious on the floor. "Oh, my God! What happened to him?" "I don't know, Mom. He just fell." I stood next to Theo, shaking him using my feet. Pulling him alone is impossible. He's so heavy. "Help me pull him." Thank God, Mom proposes. We pulled Theo inside my room. Mom laid an extra bed on the floor, and we placed Theo there. She told me to get Vicks Vaporub and smothered him. His skin was cold and pale. "Watch him and call me when he wakes up. Is he sick? Why did he faint? He looked fine earlier." "I have no idea, Mom. Maybe Theo wasn't feeling well already. Who knows," shrugging, I move to the bedside and close the not
MIA'S POV Those predatory eyes startled me. Looking at me with a strangled expression. Theo shut the window and pulled down the blinds. He took the notebook and asked Davon about the creature stuttering. "They are werewolves. I can sense them," Davon wrote. "Holy shit! Werewolves are real, and they ate still here in our town. I thought they were gone," Theo sat on my bed, flabbergasted. "That's the reason why I ask about them in class. If Davon exists, so does his kind. Werewolves are hiding. Lurking in the shadows. They exist!" Davon wrote something. Theo and I are waiting for him to finish his words. "And there's a big possibility that my people are still alive. However, the wolf outside was checking on Mia." "Me? Why me?" Davon went silent. I remember one time when I saw a claw hiding behind the tree—the idea of it as a werewolf didn't sink in me until today. "Maybe they caught Davon's scent and followed it. We need to find a way to break your boyfriend's curse. Those were
MIA'S POVWhen I opened my eyes, I was in the middle of the woods. I've searched the way out, but it was a never-ending trail. That part of the woods was unknown to me. And each time I tried to leave, darkness swallowed me entirely, and I was back where I started. "Help! Can somebody hear me?" I screamed out my lungs. Hoping that someone was out there to save me.Then, I heard a noise nearby. There was shouting, giving commands, and a howl followed. Unexpectedly, a werewolf passed by me chasing the moose. I hid behind the tree quickly, but he was not the only one. "Oh, God!" Frightened, I ran farther from their hunting ground so they couldn't smell my scent until I reached a community in that woodland. A group of natives. "Where am I? This is definitely not my hometown."Hesitation held me back from entering their territory. But I was hopeless in finding help. Fortunately, an older woman came out and invited me in. Without a word, she held my hand, and I eventually felt compelle
MIA'S POV I was in such a scurry, limping. Two steps of my feet were like ten steps for them. I suddenly tripped and fell to the ground. When I saw the wolves approaching really close, I covered my face and waited for them to devour my fragile body. Out of nowhere, Davon appeared in front of me. The wolves stopped and stared at him. They were listening to each other's growling. Davon's eyes are blazing with fury. He didn't shift, but his claws came out with his fangs. The wolves looked at each other, hesitating to come forward. They're like communicating, and one of them jumps on Davon. And with his strength, Davon hoisted the wolf and smashed him into the tree effortlessly. It whimpers and runaway. The other two backed off, tails between their legs, and retreated. "Mia, are you okay?" He squatted, checking on me. "Not really. I think my foot is swelling. I twist my ankle falling on my bike." Davon removed my shoes, and as expected, it started to bulge. Davon helped me to
MIA'S POV "Davon!" Davon heard me and announced that he was going home. His parents are expecting him to go home early, he reasoned. He didn't wait for Mom to stop him and headed to the door. When Mom followed him, he was gone. Leaving the door open. "That's strange," Mom said, scratching her head. It was nerve-wracking. I thought Davon would disappear in their front. My heart skipped beating out of fright. "You're friend is gone. He must have run fast." Mom went back to the table to finish her food. "Yeah, he runs fast. He's an athlete." "I think I like him, Mia," Oliver stood and put his plate in the sink, "You should say yes. Davon is strong. He can protect you." Mom laughed, listening to him. Oliver started to the stairs and looked back at us. "Don't make me repeat it. It would be best if you had a boyfriend. You are not getting any younger. I bet all your classmates have one." Oliver added and ran to his room. “Ah? Mom!” I finked on her. "Seriously, study first
DAVON’S POVMia is the only person who could tell me about Vera. If she’s back, I have to be really careful and hide. Not only she could do harm to me but also to Mia. Theo told me that she would be discharge in the afternoon. I went back to the hospital dress as a utility personnel. I stole the uniform in the locker room of the stuff when I used the back door. Covering my face with a mask, I took a map and a pail, and clean the hallway on the floor where Mia was confined. I waited for a few minutes for Jeffrey or Elon, but I didn’t see their shadows. Moments later, I used the cap I found inside the utility uniform’s pocket and wears it. I went to Mia’s room and check the toilet. When it was clear that she was alone, I immediately approached her. “Mia, is it true that Vera is back?” “Davon? Oh, my God!” Mia glanced at the door, “If my Dad sees you you’re dead.”“I know that’s why I made sure they aren’t here. Is it true that Vera is back?” I checked the door every second. “Who t
DAVON’S POVTheo narrated after I left. Mia’s struggle to forget me, our past, and our love. I now know why she hated me, and that made me wonder if I deserve her. “That’s sad, but let’s here Davon’s reasons. We cannot jump into conclusion without hearing his side,” Aunt Criselda said, waiting for me to talk. I explained everything to Theo. He was silent the whole time, contemplating on my story. If he deny me, I don’t know who else to approach to help me with Mia. “Bro, if you lost your phone, you should have visit her. I know it’s a long drive and very tiring, but at least that way Mia will know the problem.”“I know it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have assumed that she would wait for me and understand my situation without telling her. I was just caught up with the responsibility given to me, and I thought I needed to improve myself so I could catch up with this world.”“Catch up? Why, are you a caveman?” Aunt Criselda urged to eat the muffin, “There you have it Theo. Can you he
DAVON’S POV“Elon Lucas. What a pleasant surprise?!” I was playing it cool, but deep inside I was terrified. Elon Lucas is mot a fan of my kind and yet here he is, in my house. Elon smiled. “Indeed. Actually, your presence in the hospital shocked me. I’m sure you already know why I am here.”“Hmm, coffee? Wine?” Elon chose wine. Preferably cognac. Fortunately, Victor set up a mini bar and filled it with all kinds of wine. It paid well. I told Alfred to serve the wine and joined them in the living room. I was rehearsing my answer in my thoughts just in case Mia already denied me.“Tell me about it,” Elon demanded, thanking Alfred for the wine. “It was a big mistake. Mia and I are not together just to make it clear. Well before, but its all over now.”I was studying Elon Lucas’s face. A wrinkle formed his brows which means he is not satisfied with my answer. That is up to him. I stated the truth. Nothing more, nothing less.“That is great. Not anymore that only prove to me that you
MIA’S POV“He is not!” I sit up, objecting. “Then what is he talking about?” “Look, Mr. Lucas, it’s a long story but if you let me. I will explain….”“Davon, that’s enough! Will you please just go! You are not invited here,” I shamed him. With Dad around, I don’t think it’s a good idea to dwell in the past. Davon left in silence. For everyone’s peace of mind, Nixon left too. Dad doesn’t want any werewolves in my room, and I know he will not back off. “I brought you some flowers,” Jeffrey place it on the table, setting aside Nixon and Davon’s flowers, “How do you feel?”Jeffrey touch my forehead. I slapped his hand and move away. “Baby girl, he is only concern for you,” Dad defended him, and because of that, I lost my interest to talk to him. Obviously, I don’t like Jeffrey, but he’s pushing it. “Okay, what happen? How did you end up here?” Dad asked. I turned my back on them, so Mom explained everything. I am not going to pretend anymore. Jeffrey is not welcome in the family and
MIA’S POVWhat is happening to me? I felt so weak. Vera was in front of me shouting. Then she gave me water, forcing me to drink. I took a sip and close my eyes. After a few seconds I felt my stomach grumbled and puke. God, that felt better! Vera check my eyes and poured something in my mouth. “This will make her feel better. She’s dehydrated. Did you have a drink last night?” “Yes, Aunt Vera, just a few drinks.”“That’s why,” Vera told the housekeeper to cook some soup and demanded to do it quickly. She came back and check my pulse then check my eyes. I feel better, but my head still span when I move. “She’s regaining color. Give her the soup and let her rest. She needs more sleep and water. I suggest your friend shouldn’t drink alcohol when she’s anemic. It’s too dangerous.”Cheska stood beside the couch with her hands on her waist. She shook her and took her phone. “Is she stress lately? Because if she is then your friend must be suffering from poor sleep which causes her hem
MIA’S POV“Jeffrey? What the heck are you doing here?” “This is a public place. I can be wherever I want. Now, if you please,” Jeffrey drink his wine and put the glass in the table, “Before this guy shifted and rampage this place, we better go. You don’t want to be here if the Legion comes.”“What are you talking about?” “Questions later,” Jeffrey held my hand and pulled me. I immediately pulled back and meddled with Nixon and Davon. Jeffrey didn’t leave and watched us with mockery in his eyes, while Nixon and Davon were sizing each other. My friends came to help me, but none of them broke their stares. “If you do not stop, Dad would be here with his entire Legion and I would be force to marry Jeffrey!” I yelled. “What? Tell me you’re joking,” Davon turned to me confusingly. “I am not. So you two stop this nonsense or I will never talk to any of you ever again!” I walked away. Theo and Cheska followed me. I urged them to go home and leave the place before Jeffrey report everythi
MIA’S POV When we got home, Mom quickly went to the kitchen and opened some wine, drinking it straight from the bottle.“Mom, are you okay?” “I’m fine, just go to your room.” I nodded and turned away, heading to my room when I heard Mom called me again.“Mia, forget what your Dad said. He’s delirious, and I don’t want you going to that place ever again.” I couldn’t agree less with Mom, but Dad’s announcement didn’t bother me for a moment. I was more concerned of their confrontation. Dad was downhearted hearing those words from my Mom. As if she regret their relationship. She regret falling for him. “There’s only one person to blame,” I fisted. The next morning, I searched for Jeffrey Henderson at the Japanese restaurant. I know most of the members of the Legion hang out there, and I was right.“Jeffrey! I need to talk to you now!” “Do we have something to talk about? I am enjoying my tea can’t you see?” he answered rudely. How could Dad set me up with the guy like him? “Yes we
MIA’S POV“What are you talking, Dad?” I uttered softly.“You heard me right. Jeffrey is one of the members of Legion. He can protect you. Besides, he already confess his interest on you yesterday and he was very sincere.”Everyone congratulate us. I let my Dad’s words sink in to my perturbed mind. He already planned my marriage without asking me. Dad called Jeffrey and invited him to join us in the center stage. He was smiling widely waving to the crowd. He was about to hold my waist but I eluded him. “Don’t touch me,” I said and walked out. “Mia!” Dad called out, but I left swiftly, leaving my bike in Jeffrey’s car. I kept running without direction. All I wanted was to getaway. I thought meeting my father again was a good thing. Why would he want to betrothed me to a man I don’t love? Is it enough that he and Mom didn’t end well being in the same secret society. I stopped running and realized that I reached the bay walk. It was packed with tourist enjoying the beach. Sitting u
MIA’S POV I was breathless seeing Davon entered the classroom. Our eyes met, but I immediately retracted. He introduced himself to the class and moved to a seat at the back. Davon dress expensively like his brother Victor. Confident and proud. Different from the Davon I once knew. City life changes him big time. What do I expect? He left and didn't bother to look back and forgotten us. That is how money could do to you. His eyes didn’t left my sight, but I pretended not affected by his presence. Davon is nothing to me now. He no longer exist in my life. “Welcome to our school, Mr. Maddox. I hope you enjoy your senior year here. If you have any questions or you need some guidance, my office is open to all students,” Professor Callahan said with full of enthusiasm. He was always been proud of our town, but knowing Davon as one of the oldest family living in this town, he found his new prospect to trade stories about this place’s history. “Thank you, Professor. I appreciate that.”