I strolled inside the library in the town as soon as I parked my car. Our library is so big that even some from nearby towns go there. And for 60 years, it was Mrs. Olga McCain who managed this. It started from her great-grandmother and it was passed on to their family for generations but Mrs. Olga had no child of her own as the man she loved left her for another woman. Since then, Mrs. Olga devoted her life to the library and raising the adopted daughter she had who we found outside of our pack territory. It was me who was supposed to adopt the child but Mrs. Olga offered instead. And I know how that child was the reason Mrs. Olga continue living. As I entered the library, stillness greeted me so was the dim lighting inside. There was no one inside. "Traian" a shaky voice resounded. I nod upon seeing Mrs. Olga in her dark brown long-sleeved dress. Her dark hair turned white due to her age and was pulled back in a neat bun that matched her round and thick eyeglasses. Her hands
Jaidyn The sound of my alarm clock ringing loudly made me flutter my eyes open and jerk up from lying on the couch. But of course, the clumsiness spiked up causing me to fall on the floor. "Fudge" I swear, grimacing as my elbow hit the foot of the couch. I sat up and rubbed my elbow. When the sting subsided a little, I picked up the book I was reading and stood up. I walked to the kitchen and got cold water from the fridge, drinking it at once. I went back to the living room, my eyes landing on the clock. It was already 9:30 in the evening. I glance at the door, secretly hoping for a knock from Traian. I have been waiting for him all day, planning to ask him to bring me to the library and any store with wifi. And when it was already 7, I decided that he would not come so I ate by myself and started to read until I fell asleep. Usually, I will sleep at around 12 or 1. But now, my body seemed to be adjusting to the vacation I was having and I felt sleepy this early. I was abo
When I open my eyes, soft light enters through a little gap in the drapes and slants toward the bed. I'm wrapped up in a cozy down duvet and a nest of blankets. Rolling over, I reach out to him with my arms stretched out. But the cold material was the only thing I had started to notice. I rubbed my eyes and sat up. He may have left already. My attention was then drawn to a tray that was placed on the nightstand. I went over to it and took the yellow note. I left early due to an emergency meeting I need to attend. If you wish to visit the town today, Cayden will fetch you. Enjoy your breakfast, beautiful. I will meet you later. Traian My lips curled into a soft smile as I read the message. My stomach started to grumble as soon as I opened the lid and saw the trout toast with scrambled eggs and sliced strawberries. I brewed a coffee for myself and ate the meal before getting in the shower. For some reason, I felt so good and relaxed today. Perhaps as a result of my peaceful sleep.
The man inhaled, looked at Cayden, then back at me before turning to me once more, his expression now showing some awareness. "Hi," the man said. I mustered a smile, "Hi" "We wanted to connect on the internet" Cayden spoke plainly and authoritatively. “I'm sorry, but today's internet connection was extremely sluggish due to a loose and damaged internet cable” "When is it going to be fixed?" "Tomorrow" “Can't it be finished today?" demanded Cayden. “The man I contacted had an urgent call to take care of, so I'm afraid not” At that moment, I stepped forward to interrupt them. “It's all right, I'll simply come back tomorrow” The man nodded while smiling at me. "I am sure it was fixed tomorrow" I mustered a smile as I said, "Thank you," and pointed to the door as I looked at Cayden. We went outside and got in his car. Cayden stated, "I'm sorry about that, but I can bring you to another store where there is internet." I shook my head. “It's nothing to worry about. I'll just
I stood up and walked over to the part on the physiology and background of animals. I peruse the titles as my hands slide across the hundreds of volumes that are lined up. I took out every book I could find that discussed wolves. Instead of bothering to carry the books to the table, I just sat down on the floor with them at my side. When my stomach started to grumble, I had not even finished half of the books I had gathered. It was already 1 o'clock in the afternoon when I looked down at my watch. I shall starve to death before I learn even the most basic information about shifters. I placed the books neatly back on the shelves. When I was in college, I had experience working as a library assistant. And one of my responsibilities was returning borrowed books. After finishing, I grabbed my bag and made my way to the door while keeping an eye out for Mrs. Olga. I didn't find her, though. When I went outside, the sun hit me right away. At this time when the sun is high, the sun rays
My eyelids fluttered open in response to the gentle tap on my shoulder. The weak light and the window's surrounding darkness greeted me. I stood up, moaning since laying on the floor had made my back hurt. Nice one, Jaidyn. Falling asleep instead of focusing on gathering information. "Is your back sore?" Thankfully, I was able to control my scream just in time when I heard a voice next to me. When I turned my attention to the right, Traian was standing there with a grin on his face. He was dressed in black pants and a white polo shirt with the three buttons unfastened and the cuffs pulled up at the elbows. His wrist bore an expensive gold watch. His breathtaking blue eyes captivate me. In the faint light around us, his eyes shine. He was crouching in front of me looking to be a model. He gave me a wink and added, "You may snap a photo, angel, it lasts. I spat, "I don't want a photo," and turned to face the books I was reading. Damn. I turned to face him again and saw him glanci
Traian was rolling into the parking lot and up to the opulent restaurant after only another 15 minutes of driving. He pulled the car to a stop and cut the engine. I went to open the car door when his hand on my knee stopped me. My heart began to beat faster. And everything stems from that slight touch. "Would you kindly allow me?” he asked. I smiled and nodded. His large bulk goes around the front of the car after getting out. His look was simply so... intimidating. After he opened the door for me, he guided me along the path and put his large hand on my lower back. When we finally entered, I was awestruck by the lavishness, the attention to detail, and everything else around. As I continued to glance around, I stumbled over my words, "This place is so beautiful." Directly across from the double front doors was a stunning broad staircase, as well as a crystal chandelier hanging from the high ceiling and wide windows showcasing the surrounding gardens. I took a look at him when
As soon as we walked inside the pub, I expected to see people making out and grinding against one other in the background of the loud music. However, I was taken aback when I saw everyone seated at tables, drinking beers, and dressed in shirts, skirts, and casual jeans. I turned to face Traian, who gave me a simple shrug while dragging me over to a nearby table that was left unoccupied. He drew me over to a chair and called a waiter. I can hear him asking for a beer and juice. Even though I didn't want juice at the moment, I overlooked it. Since my focus right now is on the band performing on stage but I will definitely inform him about that later. One man is singing while the others are behind him, all have their instruments, moving in harmony. The tune was something I had never heard before, but it was serene and lovely. The vocalist's voice was equally entrancing. A few of the nearby attendees were nodding their heads in time to the music while others were sipping alcohol and conv