"Mom, you were right! I always wondered why I was going through all of this, but now I understand. As a reward very handsome guy asked me out at a party tonight!" I exclaimed, bouncing on my toes.Her eyes welled up with tears at my happiness.That evening, I dressed modestly, going for a loose pink shirt and leaving my hair down.I was too shy to wear anything revealing, so I tucked my hair behind my ear and headed to the address I needed to visit.Upon arriving at the house, I noticed it was completely dark. A shadowy figure ran inside with a candle in hand."Dominic?" I called out as I entered.Suddenly, I felt another figure approaching from behind. I turned around, only to be startled by a person in a grizzly bear costume leaping at me.I let out a scream and fell to the ground, realizing it was just a prank as I felt the fur.However, I soon realized there were multiple people in costumes surrounding me.Before I could react, a man's voice echoed through the room, "Hey!" he ente
After two days had passed, most people seemed unbothered by my disappearance, except for my mother, who loved and cared for me deeply.Posters of me were plastered everywhere, but it wasn't until two days of silence that I felt a sudden rush of air being forced back into my body.I awoke to find myself under a tree in a cave with an opening above, still dressed only in my undergarments.I could hear a woman's voice reciting a mysterious and poetic incantation."Vitam revocare ex tenebris,In lucem etiam redire.Anima revirescit,Mortem devictam sentire."Every inch of my being throbbed with pain as my wound slowly began to heal, causing the skin around it to stretch uncomfortably.The broken bones in my body shifted back into place, mending themselves.I couldn't help but moan and squirm, overwhelmed by a mix of confusion, restlessness, and unease.As the sensations faded, tears welled up in my eyes, dampening my hair.I reached out to touch the ground, trying to figure out where I wa
"You have such captivating gray eyes, and that eyeliner looks absolutely stunning on you!" She complimented me, gently turning me toward the mirror.I was dressed in a vibrant yellow tank top, paired with a stylish jeans jacket and white pants. With my high heels, I felt like a completely different person from my past self.As we were halfway through our conversation, we spotted you with your skateboard.That was the day we first encountered you, and Jeniece whispered to me, "This is the girl!"Befriending you became our first mission. I had always been used by people I met in the past, which is why I made a promise to myself to never get too close to anyone, no matter what.But things changed, and I started to develop a deep affection for you. I considered you as my own sister.Because you were kind to me, no one has ever been that kind to me before.And about the dark lord, I thought that he wanted to love and protect you. I couldn't imagine in my darkest dreams that his intentions
"You have such captivating gray eyes, and that eyeliner looks absolutely stunning on you!" She complimented me, gently turning me toward the mirror.I was dressed in a vibrant yellow tank top, paired with a stylish jeans jacket and white pants. With my high heels, I felt like a completely different person from my past self.As we were halfway through our conversation, we spotted you with your skateboard.That was the day we first encountered you, and Jeniece whispered to me, "This is the girl!"Befriending you became our first mission. I had always been used by people I met in the past, which is why I made a promise to myself to never get too close to anyone, no matter what.But things changed, and I started to develop a deep affection for you. I considered you as my own sister.Because you were kind to me, no one has ever been that kind to me before.And about the dark lord, I thought that he wanted to love and protect you. I couldn't imagine in my darkest dreams that his intentions
"Anything!" They spoke at once."Not now, I'll let you know when the time comes," I exclaimed.As I glanced at the time displayed on my phone, a sense of urgency washed over me. "I must go see Mr. Redwood immediately. His grandmother and her caretaker were tragically murdered last night!" I exclaimed, rushing, making my way out.Victoria's eyes widened in shock, exclaiming, "Oh my God!"Dominic was equally shaken, replied, "I had no idea either!"Upon returning to the house, I noticed that Mr. Redwood's car was parked outside. I approached his door and knocked. He emerged from inside and fixed his gaze on me as if he had witnessed something both dreadful and captivating at once. His eyes mirrored the conflicting emotions he was experiencing.Despite his previous promise to himself to never see me again, the heart has a way of longing for what it desires.He made way for me by leaving the door open and stepping with his back against the door.As I entered, it felt as though we were mee
"Jules?" she said, looking at me with a puzzled expression. I startled her.Feeling regretful, I apologized, "I am so sorry, Mom. I thought..." I glanced around and continued, "I am sorry, I didn't mean to!" With that, I turned around and hurried toward my room.As I closed the door behind me, I couldn't believe I had snapped at my mom.Despite this strange incident, exhaustion took over, and it didn't take long for me to fall asleep.However, in the middle of the night, I was awakened by a ticking sound. My eyes fluttered open, and a sense of unease washed over me.I reached for the lamp and switched it on, finally able to see my surroundings. To my horror, I spotted three scorpions in my room - one on the floor, another on the curtain, and the third one's tail visible as it climbed up the bed.Reacting quickly, I jumped off the bed and turned on the light. But as soon as I turned back, the scorpions had vanished.Needing to use the bathroom, I sat on the toilet seat and rubbed my e
This girl possessed an incredibly captivating personality. She stood just a couple of inches shorter than him, with long, curly, dark maroonish blue hair that cascaded down past her hips.Her eyes were big and prominent with mascara and eyeliner, and she had thin lips.She had a slim figure with a little bit of curves, dressed in a black leather jacket, black pants, and a loose navy blue shirt underneath.She was on the verge of sitting on the table when Mr. Redwood suddenly approached her with a knife, warning her, "I won't allow you to sit here until you tell me who you are!" He demanded."This isn't exactly the warmest welcome for someone who just made the best pancakes in the world for you, is it?" She squinted, a smirk playing on her lips. After a brief pause, she finally confessed, rolling her eyes, "Alright, alright! I am your cousin, Luna Redwood!" She introduced herself."You? What are you doing here? So, you're the one who wrote that..." He started to say, but she cut him of
He wore a crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and an apron around his waist.“Julia, right?” he said with a warm smile. “I’m Mark Thompson, the owner. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”“Nice to meet you too, Mr. Thompson,” I responded, shaking his hand.“Please, call me Mark. Can I get you something to drink? Coffee, tea, maybe one of our famous lavender lattes?” he offered as he sat down across from me.“A lavender latte sounds wonderful, thank you,” I said, grateful for the momentary distraction.Mark signaled to Lila, who nodded and began preparing the drink. “So, Julia, tell me a bit about yourself. What drew you to Muse & Mugs?”I took a deep breath, launching into my carefully rehearsed response.“Well, I’m in high school, and I’ve always had a passion for books and coffee. This is actually my first time applying for a job, and I felt that working here would be a perfect way to gain experience and be part of a community I admire. I love the cozy, welcoming environment of th
"Of course I do. You worked together," I exclaimed confidently.She chuckled again, shaking her head. "Yes, we did, but you don’t know the whole story! I was an archaeologist for The Global Institute of Archaeological Research, also known as GIAR, when your father came to learn from me and work with me. He was a fresh graduate.In the beginning, your father was a real headache, always making a mess. I was so annoyed with him, constantly apologizing for his mistakes. He was five years younger than I, and my position and age seemed to intimidate him.One day, I realized he was messing up because he was feeling under immense pressure. So, I called him into my office and talked to him in a more friendly way.During our conversation, I unknowingly held his hand, offering him some comfort. That was just the beginning. Slowly, we began to grow closer. Being his senior, I decided to avoid him, not wanting to give people a chance to talk about us.But one day, he chased after me, and I hid in
"There's something about you that feels so irresistible!" he whispered, his lips slowly coming down to my neck. His other hand made its way under my shirt, slipping his fingers beneath the band of my bra. He could already feel my right breast, and as he pulled me closer, I felt him grow against my ass.At first, I looked around, crying helplessly. His grip was hard. “Let go of me!” I protested, my voice shaking as I tried to push him away.“Sh… this softness, it’s like touching velvet!” He pressed his lips against my neck, slowly pressing the lowest part of my breast with his two fingers.Something inside me was roaring loudly, telling me to rip him apart. I hate being touched like that by anyone other than Evan. He pushed me against the bars and began to pull down my pants. "This will only take a minute!" He whispered, desperation increasing the volume of his breath, "Let me take you to heaven!" Before he could pull down my pants, I realized that Evan was gone, and I had to be my own
I think Hunter still had a soft spot for his father because, before we were driven away, I clearly heard him say, “My father brought them here, so we shall reward him.” But after being betrayed so many times, I questioned, “Was he truly saying this to save him? Or did the Sheriff betray us?”We were taken to the prison, and my mom came to visit me. “You must be mistaken!” I heard her argue with the policeman.“Your daughter helped a werewolf escape right after he frightened the students!” he yelled. “You can meet her, but you can’t argue with me here! Everyone saw her. The least you can do is get a lawyer!” he shouted.“Mom, is that you?” I called out.She turned her head, her eyes searching the room until she found me. She hurried over and grasped my hands through the bars.“Mom…” I started to speak, but she stopped me. “Shh…” She held my hands tightly and whispered, “I believe in you.” She gently caressed my cheek before letting go.I clenched my fist, realizing she had slipped some
My body, still vibrating with the memory of his every touch.He pulled his shirt and spread it on top of me to hide me better from the cold.When the chirps and the bright sunlight spread across, I raised my head a little and found his face just above me.His beautiful eyelashes cast a shadow under them. His silent, still lips, I remembered them kissing me last night. His messy hair, slowly swaying with the wind.I wish I could forever watch him sleep. But just like me, he awoke too. A smile spread across his face as he gently kissed my forehead, once again taking me into his embrace. His heartbeat was a comforting rhythm, grounding me in the moment. After a deep breath, I lifted myself off him, breaking our connection, and began to get dressed. Evan watched me with a devilish smirk on his face.I chuckled softly, “What’s so funny?”He grinned wider, his eyes twinkling with joy. “Never expected you to see like this, or be able to love you.”I stood up, wrapping my hair into a bun as
He sucked in a breath, his eyes darkening with desire. I leaned in closer, feeling the heat radiate from his body, and whispered, “Did it work?”His hand desperately wrapped around my waist as he pulled me closer. “Only one way to find out.” His breath was heavy and deep, a mix of longing and anticipation.A shiver ran down my spine as I held on to him tightly, feeling the storm of emotions in his body language.Our eyes locked, and our hearts began to beat in perfect rhythm. "If you are the reward of all the suffering I've endured, I can suffer all my life, just to end up with you," he said, cupping my face in his hands. His touch was electric, sending waves of heat through my body.Our eyes still locked and sparkling with unshed tears, I never knew how much he loved me until now. He leaned closer, our breaths clashing against one another, my heart thudded loudly as all the other sounds faded away.And that's when our lips met once more, not for the first time, but this time charged
Luna's eyes widened at first, then softened as she looked at him. Evan’s eyes remained low, fixed on the ground. “I have no one else left,” he began, his voice heavy with sorrow. “You know how my parents were killed, and then I lost my Granny too. Having you around finally gave me some relief. Even though I don’t know you that well, having a family around—a sister figure—felt so much better.But seeing you suffer, I somehow blame myself for all of it. If he wasn’t trying to track me down, he wouldn’t have cut out your tongue.” He closed his eyes, and a tear slipped down his cheek.“Hey, Evan,” Luna said gently, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. “You don’t know Hunter like I do. He is after every supernatural being, so even if you weren't here, he would have found another reason to hurt us!I once fled because of him. And because of him, I had to abandon you. It was my responsibility to look after you and train you, but I’m sorry.I still feel remorse over leaving you behind.”
Faces around the room froze, mouths open and eyes wide with terror as the sound of his cracking and shifting bones echoed across the classroom. The students began to scream.Evan growled, turning around in a panic. His eyes, filled with fear, revealed his half-man, half-wolf form.“Back off, you beast!” the ginger-haired guy shouted, stepping forward with a circular amulet that seemed to terrify Evan.“You don’t have to worry about it. He won’t hurt you. I’m a supernatural hunter, and I came here to seize this creature!” he yelled, trying to reassure everyone.My eyes raced across the room, and I took a deep breath, deciding in an instant what to do. “Victoria!” I called out to her, knowing she’d do anything to help me. She whispered something, and suddenly, the chandelier above the ginger-haired guy shattered, crashing down. He jumped aside to protect himself.Seizing the moment, I rushed toward Evan, grabbed his hand, and we sprinted out of the school.The screeching of tires caught
Afterward, Evan settled into the guest room, which was right beside the kitchen. I went upstairs to take a shower, the warm water washing away the dirt and tension of the day.As the water cascaded over me, I replayed the events on the terrace. Dominic’s transformation, his aggression, and his regret. My body trembled, not just from the memory of his grip, but from the intense emotions that had pushed him to the edge. It was terrifying.After my shower, I slipped into something comfortable and quietly made my way down to the kitchen. My wet hair cascaded down one shoulder, droplets dripping against my skin.As I entered, I saw Evan standing by the counter, his hair still damp, and a towel draped casually around his neck. He looked up and smiled, a smile that lately seemed to carry a deeper meaning, his eyes smoldering with a seductive intensity.“Do you need anything?” I asked, a playful smile tugging at my lips.“I just need a glass of water,” he replied, shrugging casually.“Really?
We were still entangled in a passionate kiss when my phone rang, jolting us both. We pulled back, chuckling at the sudden interruption and the awkwardness of the moment."It’s Mom," I said, taking three deep breaths before answering. “When are you going to get back?” she demanded, skipping any greetings. No hi, no hello, just straight up interrogation.“I’m on my way!” I replied, rolling my eyes slightly. “Is Mr. Redwood there yet?” I asked, winking at him. He smiled, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes.“No, he isn’t. You should call him and ask if he’s coming or if he’s changed his mind,” she responded before hanging up.I turned to him, placing both hands under my chin. “Where are you, Mr. Redwood?”He sighed, pursing his lips. “You know, being called Mr. Redwood by you right after kissing you feels awkward.”I laughed softly. “Okay, okay! Evan, tell me, where are you? I just promised my mom I’d ask you where you are!”He smiled, a mischievous spark in his eyes. “I’m in the trance o