Lucas tightened his hold on me as I snuggled further into him on the couch.I was about to close my eyes and drift off for a quick nap when I realized how silent the house was.Suddenly, my thoughts took a turn as I embraced the possibility.“Is Grandma Jo here?” I asked Lucas softly, as I turned to face him.Lucas was silent for a moment, listening for any kind of sound. When nothing came, he shook his head.“She’s probably at her yoga class.”I smiled, imagining Grandma Jo with all her old lady friends in the 80s workout attire. Even though she was retired, she still managed to get herself up and moving.She went to yoga almost every single day and always came back in an excellent mood.“How much time until she’s back?” I asked Lucas innocently.He opened his mouth to answer, but when he saw the mischievous look in my eyes, he squinted. “Why are you asking me that? And why are you looking at me like that?”“Looking at you like what?” I batted my lashes.“Oh no. You’re trouble,” Luca
Lucas POVThe early morning chill sliced through the fabric of my hockey jersey as I rode my motorcycle to practice.I thought about Shana as my engine roared in my ears.After we had gotten back from our meeting with Professor Black, the two of us sat on the couch. I was talking with Shana about hockey when I noticed that she wasn't responding to me.When I looked down, I saw that she had fallen asleep on my shoulder.A pang of guilt hit me, realizing that she must've still been exhausted from the past two days. I thought about shifting to take her to her room, but I didn't want to risk waking her up.Instead, I decided to close my eyes as well. It was only mid-day, but a quick nap couldn't hurt.However, by the time I woke up, it was already dark outside, and the house was full of the scent of Grandma Jo's cooking.When I went to see if Shana was awake, I wasn't surprised to see that her eyes were still closed.Even this morning as I left for practice, I hadn't seen her. She was sti
I had to drive to school separately from Lucas since he had left earlier this morning for hockey practice.Waking up, I felt refreshed and much stronger mentally than I had in the last two days. However, I felt a little odd driving myself to school without having Lucas by my side.The car ride was filled with the echoing silence that seemed to amplify my apprehension.A sense of nervousness gnawed at me as I parked my car in Shadow High's parking lot.For weeks, we had arrived together, and now, going in alone felt strangely unfamiliar. I wasn't used to this.I exited my car and entered the school grounds, weaving my way through the bustling crowd of students. I wasn't oblivious to the hushed whispers that followed me as I walked through the hallways. It was impossible to ignore them.I tried to train my ears to hear some of their conversations, and I surprised myself when I could actually catch onto a few of the things people were whispering about."Where's Lucas?""Why isn't he with
My thoughts of Lucas faded into the background as I walked into my first class of the day, a familiar sense of determination taking its place.It was time for me to get back into the training routine, something I hadn't done for a while now.As I entered the training room, the distinct scent of sweat and the sound of shoes squeaking on the polished floor surrounded me. It was a scent I had missed, a sound that had once been something I looked forward to daily.It had been a while since I'd been in this environment, especially after the recent dizzy spells I had experienced.The doctors had advised me to steer clear of intense physical activity, which only added to my apprehension about returning to training.My mind wandered back to the last time I had attempted any serious training before the earthquake had turned my world upside down.The memory of that horrible and fated day lingered in my mind, a stark reminder of how fragile life could be.I've had that realization a lot lately.
Instead of waiting for Lucas outside of the hockey locker rooms after school as usual, I decided to wait beside my car.I needed some fresh air after the exhausting day I’ve had today. It had been a little too much with everyone’s stares and whispers. It was like they followed me around all day.I texted Lucas earlier to let him know that I’d be in the parking lot, and he messaged me back saying he would rush to get there as fast as he could.I scrolled up to our earlier text messages and reread his message.Lucas: Maybe we should give them a show later to remind them we're still together.A cool breeze of wind hit my warming cheeks. I hated that he could affect me so easily. It was just a message."Boo!" A deep voice, filled with amusement, suddenly sounded from behind me, causing me to jump in surprise.I spun around to find Lucas standing there, a mischievous grin on his face."You scared the life out of me!" I exclaimed, my heart still racing from the unexpected fright.Lucas chuc
Lucas and I’s training yesterday had left me sore all over, but the feeling was welcome. As I walked around school all day, the thought of our kisses replayed in my mind.I had won a total of six kisses and had to run eighteen laps. After I had successfully earned that first kiss, Lucas was much harder on me the rest of the time.I think he was just embarrassed that I had called him out on his excitement.Thinking about it again brought a smile to my face as the final school bell rang, signaling the beginning of the weekend.I met Lucas at our usual spot near the hockey locker rooms.The school day had been relatively uneventful, apart from a few lingering stares and whispers from curious classmates who seemed endlessly fascinated by our relationship.Lucas had told me that he thought the drama would subside by now, and although there was much less attention, it was still a lot.Lucas was standing in the middle of the hallway, and he seemed preoccupied.His brow furrowed as he stared
Meeting Professor Black at the same coffee shop where I had first encountered him felt strangely familiar yet entirely different this time.I was grateful that Shana was actually with me this time since last time I had hid it from her.As Shana and I walked in, I noticed that Professor Black was sat at the same table, a cup of black coffee and pastry in front of him.It was already five in the afternoon, but I supposed he still wanted to indulge in some caffeine.As we approached the table, Professor Black's eyes lit up with an almost unnatural excitement. It took me by surprise."Lucas, Shana, so good to see you both!" he exclaimed, rising from his seat to greet the two of us. His hand extended toward me for a handshake.Maybe that caffeine was kicking in his system which is why he was so hyper...I couldn't help but hesitate for a moment, the memory of his unsettling gaze from our previous meeting resurfacing in my mind.He was staring at Shana the same way he had then, as if she wa
Professor Black leaned forward in his seat again, his hands clasped together on the table. His eyes began to focus on us with an intensity that made me feel like he was about to reveal some deep, dark, ancient secret."I know it might be scary to hear that, but it's true," he began, his voice carrying a weight to it. "Since it was your first time shifting, we're unfortunately venturing into uncharted territory here. There's only one white wolf. We don't have enough data to predict if you could eventually take a darker path, like the other wolfless who've shifted. We also don't know anything about your kind."I exchanged a quick glance with Lucas, a trace of anxiety hidden behind his eyes. I wondered what he was thinking. Was he as afraid as I was?I didn't want to turn into some evil monster, but what if I couldn't even control myself?When I shifted, I found it nearly impossible to resist any of my impulses. When I wanted to run, I just started running as if something had taken over