ログインI just realized that I forgot to upload the chapter!! Well, we had them running together. And the next chapter is going to be awkward, hehe.
Nathan:The hotel felt colder than it had last night, and though I was in a good mood when I left, her house, entering the hotel made both me and my wolf tense.It was a presence, a certain detachment, and anger that I couldn’t even begin to describe. Not even to myself.I entered, barely nodding at the staff as I crossed the lobby, forcing myself to calm down, to calm my wolf down… and then I saw her.Tania. Standing at the center of the lobby like she was waiting for me. Her eyes met mine and for a moment, I could have sworn that she frowned.My pace slowed, and instantly, something dark settled in my chest. “You’ve got a lot of nerve showing up here after all the games that you’ve chosen to fucking play.”Her gaze snapped to mine, sharp, unapologetic… cold. “You’re not answering my calls, you even went as far as block my number.”“I’m not interested in answering them.” I said coldly. “and you as a person are not one that has any right to come and speak to me blocking your calls. Yo
Mia:By the time we arrived to the house, fatigue gripped me in a way that told me that I was going to need to take it easy. And though the two of us haven’t gotten much sleep, I had to admit that I didn’t mind. And that was the strange part.I stepped out of the car and shot Nathan a brief glance. “Thanks,” I murmured. “It was a beautiful shift, I will admit as much. And I like that it keeps happening regularly. You know, us shifting together.”“I like it too,” he said, making me smile.“Are you going to the hotel?”“I have a few things to take care of at the office first, then I will.” He said, and I nodded in understanding. “Try to get some rest. You are going to need it if you’re going to make it to tonight.”I nearly laughed. “If Brenda lets me before Rosalyn gets home.”That earned a faint smirk from Nathan. “Good luck with that.”I rolled my eyes, shut the car door, and headed inside. A small smile formed on my lips as I turned to look at him to find that his eyes were fixed on
Nathan:The moon was beginning to sink toward the horizon, the air growing cooler as the world eased into that tranquil space just before dawn. We moved back toward the car, no sense of haste or urgency between us. It was simply a slow return, each of us settling into ourselves.The two of us didn’t bother falling asleep. It was like the night had its way of controlling what we wanted to do without us meaning to, and we just followed our instincts in being together.I reached for my clothes, pulled them on, and glanced at Mia. I paused, she moved as if she belonged in this place. This wild, unfiltered version of the world seemed to be where Mia was most herself. There was no hesitation in her, no doubt, just a quiet strength with something softer beneath it. That softness was something I had only recently begun to notice.I didn’t look away right away, nor did I pretend I wasn’t watching her. The truth was, I wasn’t just watching, I admired her, and I was sure that she noticed.“What?
Mia:The night felt softer than usual. It wasn’t quiet, it was rare when the forest ever was, even if was alone… it always had its way of having its own noise… but tonight, it felt gentler, as if it wasn’t on edge, waiting for something to snap. Instead, it simply existed, calm and at peace. And even the battle that I constantly had in my mind just seemed to fade into an oblivion that I admired.We stepped out of the car at the edge of the trees. The air was cooler now, tinged with the scent of earth, pine, and something deeper I could never quite name, something that always called to me. Sylvia was already prepared for what was to come, and I knew that she was excited for it. She was more at peace lately, and though I didn’t say it out loud, I knew that the reason behind that peace was right beside me.The moon hadn’t fully risen yet, but it was close. I could feel its pull, steady and familiar, drawing me in.Nathan shut the car door behind him. For a moment, neither of us moved. We
Nathan:I didn’t expect to be here again. Not this soon. Not… like this. Not as normal as this now looked and felt to be around them.I stood in her kitchen, sleeves rolled up, knife in hand, the rich aroma of fresh tomatoes, lime, and cilantro filled the air around me. It all felt unreal, yet not unwelcome, if anything, it was something that my body seemed to crave in ways that I couldn’t even think to admit.“Don’t overdo it,” Mia said, casting a glance at the bowl in front of me. “It’s salsa, not a battlefield.”“I’m precise,” I replied, keeping my tone even.She shook her head. “You’re aggressive,” she countered. “And you need to give it a lot more love.”“Same thing.” I teased, making her playfully roll her eyes, but there was no edge to it this time. That alone told me that things between us were starting to change for the better in a way that I couldn’t even think about describing.Behind us, Brenda leaned against the counter, arms crossed. But this time, she didn’t seem as ten
Tania:The news didn’t come gently. It never did. Instead, it struck like a blade, quick, clean, and merciless.“Regina is dead.” Father said coldly, making my eyes widen in surprise.For a moment, I couldn’t grasp the words. They simply didn’t register, didn’t settle, just floated, as if they belonged to someone else.“What?” My voice sounded hollow, distant. But he didn’t repeat his sentence, he knew that I was asking because I was confused and trying to understand what was going on.“No,” I said immediately, shaking my head. “No, that’s not… she promised that she would be back. How did she…?” I staggered back, grabbing the edge of the table behind me to keep from collapsing. “Did he kill her?”“Yes,” he said, making my chest ache as I fought to breathe.Regina. My sister. The only one who knew me, who stood with me, who chose me, every time. Gone. Just like that. And it was because he fucking killed her!A broken sound escaped my throat, raw, ugly, and real. “She stayed,” I whisper
Mia:By the time the clock hit five, I felt like I had been holding my breath all day.And every time he spoke my name, I felt like I wanted to punch in the face.But I kept it together. I was sure to make him know that I wanted nothing to do with him, and I was sure that he understood that his pre
Mia:I didn’t remember the ride home. I didn’t even dare take a taxi, choosing the bus in case I needed whatever I had on me to get something for Rosalyn before tomorrow.One second I was walking out of that building, my heart still pounding from the way his fingers wrapped around my arm… And the n
Mia:I didn’t sleep. I tried. God, I tried. But every time I closed my eyes, I saw him. Standing there. Watching me. Hearing her… mama.My chest tightened at the memory, my breath catching as I turned onto my side, staring at the faint light creeping through the curtains. Beside me, Rosalyn slept p
Mia:The room felt smaller the longer I sat in it, and it felt like the walls were closing in inch by inch, pressing the air out of my lungs.I rested my hands on the table, staring at them, trying to stop the slight tremble in my fingers. I didn’t do anything. I kept repeating it in my head, but no







