I can feel your sadness and pain.

I can feel your sadness and pain

I glance at the clock for the millionth time, 5am.

The twins' soft snoring finally calmed my nerves a few hours ago. Every time I close my eyes, the scenes unfold as clear as they were in real time. Each time, the fear grips me and bile rises in my throat. I decided to go and take a shower and wash off the filth from the events of the day. My skin felt filthy, disgusting and I may now be a wolf but I never wanted to harm anyone. I have someone's blood on my hands. I took a life.

I step into the shower and turn the water as hot as I can stand it.

I scrub until my skin is raw, it's no use. I don't feel any cleaner, nor do I feel any better about what I have done. I'm not sure how long I stand scrubbing and I don't even notice the blood starting to seep through my skin or the shower door opening until the twins step in, Ajax grabs my hands as Aries takes the blood stained exfoliating sponge from me.

I look up and notice they're both still fully dresse