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WHAT IF I WASN'T A WEREWOLF BUT SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY?

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-10-01 21:37:04

Chapter 19

Werewolves.

Like something out of a horror movie or one of those romance novels with the shirtless guys on the cover.

Except I'd seen it with my own eyes. I'd watched Alex's fingernails turn into claws. I'd seen his eyes flash that impossible gold color, I'd felt him move with a speed that no regular human could ever match.

"This isn't real," I whispered, wrapping my arms around myself. "This can't be real."

My voice sounded small and broken even to my own ears. I hated it. I hated feeling this weak and scared and helpless.

Mara gave me a sad smile that made her look older than she probably was. "I know how you feel, you feel like the whole world had shifted sideways and nothing made sense anymore. It'll take time to adjust to it all."

"I don't want to adjust." The words came out sharper than I intended. "I want to go home. I want my mom back. I want my life back."

My voice cracked on the last word and I bit down hard on my lip to keep from crying again. I'd already cried
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