LOGIN° Amy's POV °
I got home so exhausted, or maybe it was just the feeling of not spending the day right. I should have given him a punch on that slim pointed nose of his, and enjoy the satisfaction from watching him bleed. Everyone knew Jeremy would never date someone like me, I wasn't a nerd…maybe I was, or maybe not… Yeah I was a genius, so book centered that I didn't think of anything else other than books and online adventures, social media wasn't my kinda thing. I loved doing outdoors to be precise, but I hated parties, clubs…I didn't like going to prom either. Friends? I just talked to whoever wanted to say hello to me. Call me terrible, I know, but the truth is…life is a bit peaceful when you're alone. I sighed, dropping my bag on the table sluggishly. “How was school today?” My mother asked, her eyes fixed on what ever she kneaded. “Fine, fine. What are you making?” I asked her, not like I wasn't interested, but at least acting like I was made her confident, I noticed. “Mrs Smith's kid would be celebrating his birthday tomorrow so she ordered cake.” Mom said, as she flung the kitchen cabinets, grabbing some little bottles of vanilla flavor. I nodded. “ You don't look so good today. Tell me what's up.” My mother pressed, and as I peered into her eyes, I could see a reflection of my distressed self in her glistening self. “A guy asked me out.” I finally told her, letting out a deep sigh. “And?” Mom asked again. “Well what do you expect? That I'd say yes and drop my pants for him?” I asked, rolling my eyeballs like the whole world had offended me. “Not every guy is after your pants Amy,” She said clearly, as she motioned to me to pass the container of baking powder. “Well, this one is…” I replied, handing over the baking powder to her before letting out a deep sigh, my shoulders dropping. “You don't know his intentions Amy, you're eighteen, you should at least get to know people, have some fun.” Mom said, as she shrugged. “I hate his guts,” I blurted. “What guts? The guts he had to ask you out?” Mom asked. “The guts he has to think he can get every girl he wants!” I yelled. “You can make him respect you, and maybe who knows, he might turn out to be your mate…ohh I can't wait for your birthday.” She said, a beam lighting up her face with hope. “It's still six months ahead.” I sighed, “And there's no way that jerk is going to be my mate.” “ Well tell the moon goddess that.” Mom replied, with a trace of sarcasm in her voice. *** I woke up the next day, it was Tuesday morning, chilly yet dull. I got into the shower to have my bath and… “Brrr…” I shivered, “Mom we need hot water please!” I yelled from the bath tub frustrated. Well this wasn't the first time, I had to manage. I got out of the bathroom, appearing in front of the mirror naked, watching if my breasts had grown bigger than they already were, or if a little bump had appeared on my butt. Well, just like other days, I always convinced myself that I was in good shape. I put on a thick hoodie, and short pleated skirt, styling my wavy auburn hair into a ponytail. I applied some lip gloss, and like always, some mascara, but for a difference today, I'd applied some peach eyeshadows. I waited for a cab by the road side and then I flagged an old rusty one…well, the driver looked older…if rusty could describe him I'd say rustier. “ It's twenty bucks to your school ma lady,” he said, smiling ear to ear. “What?” I tucked my hair behind my ears as I wanted to believe that I heard the right thing. “You heard me right dear.” He said again. “But I paid seventeen bucks to one other driver yesterday.” I said, trying hard not to raise my voice, or maybe walk out on him with a curse word…I wish I had my wolf, I'd rip his throat off, then I'd take over the steering wheel. Insane thoughts. I sighed, hopelessness washing over me. But then a Porsche pulled right beside the rusty car. “Surprise , surprise!” He yelled, getting off the car as he shut the door, spreading his arms wide proudly, like he expected a hug. Pfft.° Amy’s POV°I bit the edge of my fingers, my steps dragging across the floor as I moved back and forth in the sitting room. The space felt too quiet, like it was holding its breath along with me. Every second stretched longer than it should, pressing against my chest.I couldn’t stop thinking about them.Did they make it?Were they hurt?Were they even coming back?I paused briefly, staring at nothing in particular before resuming my pacing. My hands dropped to my sides, then lifted again, restless, unsure about where to settle.I wished I had gone with him.Even if I couldn’t fight, even if I couldn’t do much, at least I wouldn’t be stuck here like this…..waiting, guessing, and helplessly hoping.Waiting was worse.It left too much room for thoughts.And my thoughts were not kind to me.It was strange how much this mattered to me. I hadn’t noticed when it started, hadn’t marked the exact moment things shifted. One day it didn’t matter, and the next…..I cared, too much.I stopped aga
°Jeremy’s POV°The road narrowed as I drove as we followed Lang's scent, the last of the houses fading behind us until only open land remained. Gravel replaced asphalt, the sound of it was steady beneath the tires as I eased the car forward. My headlights stretched across the dark, catching the outline of a low structure ahead. It sat alone, worn down by time, its roof dipping at one end, its walls dull and quiet under the night sky.I slowed to a stop a short distance away. The engine went silent. Marcus pulled in behind me, the others following, their headlights cutting off one by one until the night closed back in.The silence here felt different.I stepped out and closed the door without making a sound. The air carried no breeze, no distant movement, nothing but a stillness that pressed lightly against my skin. My eyes settled on the building again, and the pull inside me was steady.Marcus came up beside me. “This place has been empty for years,” he said quietly.“Maybe not tonig
°Jeremy's POV °Eli’s room door stood slightly ajar, the way I had left it earlier. I pushed it open fully and stepped inside. The bed looked empty under the faint light from the hall. The covers lay smooth and flat, as if no one had touched them since Mrs. Lang had straightened them after dinner maybe…. His stuffed bear sat propped against the headboard, its button eyes catching a bit of the glow. I ran my hand across the sheets. They felt cool to the touch. The pillow still held the slight dent from his head, but the room carried no warmth from a sleeping child. I checked the closet next, opening the door slowly. His clothes hung in their usual rows, small shirts and pants lined up neatly. The floor space below stood clear. I looked under the bed, moving the storage box aside with one hand. Dust motes floated in the air, but nothing else appeared. The window remained locked from inside, its latch secure. I stood in the center of the room and let my eyes move over every corner again
°Jeremy's POV ° I set the phone down on the desk and looked at Eli standing in the doorway. His breathing had settled into a steady rhythm, and the faint red glow in his eyes had faded completely. I crossed the room in a few quiet steps and knelt so I could see his face clearly. “Let me help you clean up,” I said. I took the handkerchief from my pocket and wiped the dirt from his cheeks in slow strokes, the cloth came away brown. Eli stood still and let me do my thing. When his face looked better, I brushed the twigs from his hair one by one and dropped them into the small trash bin beside the desk. “You made it here on your own,” I told him. “That took a lot of courage my boy.” He gave a small nod but said nothing more about the morning. I did not press him. Instead, I walked him to the couch in the corner and sat beside him. The cushions gave under our weight. I rested my hand on his shoulder for a moment, then stood again. “Stay right here for a little while,” I said. “I
°Jeremy's POV °The board meeting dragged longer than expected.I sat at the head of the table, listening as one of the directors explained projected figures for the next quarter. His voice flowed steadily, numbers filling the air, charts shifting across the screen, and the quiet hum of the air conditioner settling into the background.I nodded when necessary.I asked questions when expected.Still, part of my attention drifted elsewhere.Amy should have called by now.She had insisted on driving Eli to school that morning. I had almost argued again, but she had looked at me in that quiet way of hers, calm and steady, and I let it go.I glanced at my phone lying beside my notepad.Nothing.I forced my attention back to the presentation.“…which brings us to the final projection,” one of the board members concluded.I leaned forward slightly.“Send me the breakdown after the meeting.”“Yes, sir.”The room shifted as papers gathered and chairs moved quietly. The meeting had been calm, p
° Amy's POV °Morning light slipped quietly through my curtains, resting softly across the edge of my bed. I laid there for a few seconds, watching the pale glow move slowly along the wall. The house was still, calm in a way that made me breathe easier.It had been a long time since mornings felt like this.I pushed the blanket aside and sat up slowly. My feet touched the floor, cool against my skin. I stretched slightly, then stood, running a hand through my hair as I walked toward the bathroom.The mirror reflected a face that looked….. rested. I washed my face, tied my hair back loosely, and changed into something simple. A soft blouse, fitted trousers, nothing too formal. I didn't feel like dressing up today. I just wanted something comfortable.As I stepped out of the room, I heard Eli's voice downstairs.I smiled before I even realized it.Seven years and that little boy still made my chest soften.I walked down slowly, following the sound of his chatter. When I reached the din
° Amy’s POV °I wished I hadn't walked away, wished I didn't leave, wished, wished, wished!That was all I could do, helplessly blame myself and wish that everything was gonna be alright.But wishing didn’t change anything.The room was quiet except for the beeping sound that came from the monitor
° Amy’s POV °The wind rushed in before I could even blink.And then there she was—Mia. Standing on the porch in her gray hoodie and big shorts, her hair half-tied, and she was holding a brown paper bag that looked way too familiar.My breath caught halfway, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.S
° Amy’s POV °For the first time, I hated black and white, and for the first time, I hated flowers—roses especially.I couldn’t believe this was happening. I needed someone to pinch me and wake me up from this nightmare.We were by the river at the bayou.Everyone had dropped their roses on the bod
°Amy's POV°Christian hadn't talked through out the ride, he didn't tell me about how Grandma Lydia made him knead dough like he always did. He didn't tell me about what he was thinking or about what he planned to do to the porch that was never alright…he was so silent, his hands so busy with the s







