Chapter Seventeen

“Ashley’s POV”

The sun had just set, and Matt had gone out for his usual rounds. I was sitting on the couch in the living room, flipping through a magazine when I felt a strange sensation. It was as if something was trying to break out of my skin. I rubbed my arms, trying to soothe the sudden itch when I heard a soft growl escape my throat.

I froze in terror, not understanding what was happening to me. Was I going crazy? Had I finally lost my mind?

I tried to calm myself down, taking deep breaths, but it only seemed to make things worse. My skin started to tingle, and I felt an energy rising within me, something powerful and primal. I clenched my fists, trying to fight it, but it was no use. The energy within me was too strong.

I stood up, my heart racing with fear and anticipation. Suddenly, I felt an overwhelming urge to run, to let go of all my inhibitions and just run free.

I knew I had to get out of the house, and I ran outside into the garden. I could hear the sounds of the fore