LOGINAmber needed to keep an eye on the Luna. Even though she appeared to be strong, there was this unsettling feeling sitting in her chest. She just wanted the party to end perfectly…without anything else happening.Her eyes drifted back to Lily’s table.Even from where she was seated, she could feel the tension.Amber exhaled slowly.She was beginning to fear that Rex was more than just a hockey captain. She had known him long enough to understand his nature—he would rather be anywhere else than seated at a round table, eating with classmates…or even his brother.But tonight, he was there.At that table.Because of one person.Lily.Amber’s eyes narrowed slightly as she watched him.She had started noticing it from the moment he offered to show Lily the feast table. The tone in his voice had been different, Controlled in a way she had never seen before.Rex…was acting different..How did he change so much?And why did he change so much?Those two questions kept circling in her mind, mak
There was no hug.“No, we didn’t hug…he just happened to be there when I came by the lake,” I said quickly, already knowing where this was going. I had to explain myself to Sebastian. I had to make him understand.“Arghhhh!!!” Sebastian ran his hand through his hair. “He always happens to be wherever you are…isn’t that strange?” he asked, his voice rising. “Do you not find that strange? All of a sudden…”He was about to gulp down another portion of wine, but I stepped forward immediately.“Okayy…that’s enough,” I said, grabbing the bottle from him.He didn’t resist.“I did come by the lake…yes,” he said, nodding slowly. “I was a little late because I was occupied for a while…”I stared at the bottle in my hand for a second, then let out a heavy breath.“Oh, fuck it…” I muttered, lifting it to my lips.I took a sip—no, more than a sipand wiped my mouth with the back of my hand before looking up at him.“You got occupied?” I repeated. “You promised to be there before the music starts…”
Sebastian had promised Maltilda earlier that he was going to “protect” me. Did he forget about his promise? Or did he forget that he asked that I stayed by his side all night… but instead, I was here walking around with Rex. He was leading the way to the feast table while I walked by his side.“So…why were you waiting for Sebastian earlier?” Rex asked, glancing at me as we waited for our meal to be dished out by the table staff.“I don’t see how that’s your business,” I replied, looking away as I fixed my gaze on the crowd.“It was just a question…geez,” he said with a small scoff. “You are being too feisty. Still upset he disappointed you?”“You are being annoying…stop!” I frowned at him, and he raised his hands in defeat.“I’m going to let you speak to me in any manner tonight,” Rex said, grabbing his plate. “It feels as though I’m still under your charm…”I sighed, grabbed my plate, and started walking ahead of him. He caught up with me almost immediately and continued walking be
When the words left Rex’s mouth, it felt like I was hearing things. I blinked twice, pressing my fingers against my sweaty palms.“Can I hug you?” he repeated, and the look in his eyes…I know I shouldn’t be looking at him like that. Sebastian had warned me. He was probably doing this because of the bet. I shouldn’t be swayed by his actions, but it was difficult. There was this unusual connection I felt when he was around. I didn’t know if I loved it or hated it, but I knew there was a connection. I was sure of it. I just wasn’t sure what type of connection it was.“You suddenly forgot how to speak?” he asked with a smile on his face, and I looked away.“Why? So you could brag to Sebastian that you hugged his girlfriend?” I said as I stepped back.“Lily…” he muttered, his voice low.“What? I know what this is about. I know it’s about the bet. And no, you cannot hug me,” I frowned.Now Rex had stepped back too. The distance between us was now a little wider than earlier.“I wasn’t goin
Sebastian knew to go to the lake when he heard the music coming from the garden. He was just coming from his mom’s quarters. Even though she looked fine, he knew his mother was only trying to make sure she showed up for today’s banquet.They had a little conversation, and when he heard the music start, he kissed her goodbye and left her.But he didn’t get to the lake.He saw Lustre.Lustre was wearing a butter-yellow linen dress, her hair styled perfectly in a bun. She looked beautiful, even Sebastian couldn’t deny it.They stared at each other as they stood opposite one another.Sebastian turned to walk away, but Lustre was fast enough. She moved quickly and held his hand.“Sebastian… please, let us talk,” she pleaded.“I have to go to Lily,” he replied.Lustre nodded. The way he said Lily’s name made her chest tighten, but she held it in. She wasn’t in any position to get mad at Sebastian because of his relationship with Lily.“You can go to her, but please… can you give me a few mi
Rex must have really messed with my head for me to be thinking about him more often and to be honest?I hated myself for even thinking about Rex when Sebastian was right in front of me. It didn’t make sense. It actually annoyed me. “Hey…” Sebastian called out , pulling me back from my thought. “Can I hold your hand?” I looked at him for a second, he would hate that his brother was the one in my mind right now , I smiled before nodding. “Yeah…” He didn’t hesitate. His fingers slipped into mine , my small palms disappearing into his. . Maltilda was standing by the door, watching us, she cleared her throat and we both turned . . “Take care of her, she is your responsibility tonight , keep an eye on her and protect her …” she said to Sebastian. “ You are sounding like i’m a child …” I chuckled . “ I have been to those kind of banquets…Trust me , you need to be so careful, Sebastian…promise me ?”.. “I will,” Sebastian replied immediately. “I promise.” We stepped out
I could only imagine what was going through Amber and Maltilda’s heads right now. It was already dark, and Rex still seemed completely relaxed. He lay near a fireplace he had made while I ranted about why I needed to go home immediately. He didn’t say a word to me. He just built his fire, lay down,
It was just Maltilda in the big house. She had been responsible for informing the patients that Amber was away and that they could either book an appointment when she was free or see another healer. Soon enough, the crowd dispersed. Maltilda took a deep breath and made her way inside. She paused
My heart was still pounding so fast, the kind that made my chest ache. Rex’s eyes were on me like he was searching for any marks, any sign that I had been hurt. The boys hadn’t even touched me, thanks to his quick intervention, but the fear still clung to my skin like a shadow that refused to leave
There were three girls. From the look of things, they were camping in the woods. They were setting up their tent, laughing softly, unaware. I looked at Rex, who seemed to be studying them like he was about to attack.Four human girls and a werewolf. What was the worst that could happen?“Do you kno







