Chapter 10: Confessions

Amy

The door creaks shut behind us, and the reality of what just transpired hangs in the air, an unspoken tension that neither of us is ready to confront. I guide Elias to the living room, my mind still reeling from the chaotic events in the woods. He winces as he lowers himself onto the couch, the gash on his bicep a tangible reminder of the evening's tumult.

I know I need to address what I just saw, but I can't bring myself to say out loud the word that has been bouncing around my mind since Elias transformed before my very eyes. Instead, I retrieve the first aid kit, grateful for the distraction it offers.

When I make my way back to the couch, I catch Elias' eye for a moment. That same dark, penetrating look that first drew me to him is trained on me and for a moment, my breath catches in my throat. I manage to brush away that flicker in my chest though, and instead, sit down next to him, trying my best not to sit too close.

It's impossible to avoid for long though.

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