Chapter 123: 'It's not lust. It's....'

ROSE

TAP! Tap, tap, tap…!

Hmmm? It’s raining. I need to wake up and close the windows… my designs will catch the rain.

My eyelids were forced open and bright daylight welcomed my return. My back felt stiff. My cheek felt numb. I tried my voice and my dried throat croaked.

TAP, TAP, TAP!

‘Hurry!’ A silky, deep voice pierced through.

Instantly, I jolted upright—I was still in my chair at my desk. I must’ve fallen asleep while working on the designs for my portfolio. It was a deep sleep because I couldn’t remember anything from it—I couldn’t even remember falling asl—.

‘JESUS CHRIST, OPEN THE DAMN WINDOW!’

Rum?

My face jerked to my right and there he was—a giant black wolf—in broad daylight.

IN BROAD DAYLIGHT?!

I rushed over and tipped the latch. The glass pane yanked open with a loud bang and the wolf head jutted in.

‘Get on me now,’ it growled.

‘No.’ I backed away—but it sank its sharp teeth into my sleeves and tugged me forward. ‘Stop it, Rum!’ I hissed, afraid tha