==Matteo==My lids trembled before I slowly opened my eyes. First, everywhere appeared blurry, but after some time, I finally gained focus. The familiar chandelier hung above. I shut my eyes again, taking a deep breath. Reopening them, I leaned on the bed head. I was alone in the room, leaving me wondering how I'd made it here. One minute I was in the bar and the next, I was…The bar. Dammit. I’d gotten drunk. I ran my hand across my hair, instantly noticing that it was wet. Did I have a shower or…? I groaned again. This was one reason I hated drinking. It messed with my head. 

 A guard pushed the door open, ushering Lyons into the fancy bar. Lyons headed straight for his favourite spot. A secluded region with just the right amount of privacy one could get. When he took his seat, a waiter showed up. “Good day, sir. What can I get you?”“I'll call you later,” Lyons said with a thin smile. The waiter nodded with and walked off. Lyons sighed. His nerves were tight. He hadn’t been able to sleep the previous night as he stayed awake, trying to come up with ways to convince her. Man, that lady was a pain. A fucking pain in the ass. He could still recall how monstrous she looked as she threatened him.“I’ll tell the cops. You kidnapped her! she had said. Lyons hadn't been able to find the

==Matteo==I looked at the door, contemplating whether or not I should go on and knock. Had anyone told me I would be this indecisive about something, I would sure had ignored them. But here I was. In front of the door, unsure of what to do. I made to retreat and go. But I was hooked. As much as I had tried to, I couldn’t. But the kiss didn’t mean anything. Or did it? Did it? I sighed. Useless. It was of no use.I turned to leave, but the door opened. I stopped. Olivia stood by the threshold, the shock in her eyes was unmistaken. My eyes happened upon the nightdress she had on. It wasn’t in anyway provocative, but it had

It had rained yesterday. Mercilessly, as if there was a battle going on in the clouds. Consequently, everywhere was freezing cold, and made obscure by a thick fog. Hasn’t it been for the tiny ray of sunlight in the sky, the day was as good as bleak. Lane 114 highway was no stranger to gridlocks, be it on a sunny day or at a time like this when all everyone wanted to do was curl up and sleep. And yes, today wasn’t different. Trucks, cars, all manner of vehicles were present, however, it wasn’t the usual Friday evening traffic. Something more sinister was the cause. Police officers were stationed around, making one inquiry or the other. Motorists were beside themselves, shocked to learn of what had happened. The body of a young man had been discovered earlier in the morning. His body had badly decomposed but there were still evidence of a vicious attack. The deep gouge on his throat said it all.The lead police officer stood close to the bo

==Matteo==It was the most ugly thing I’d ever seen. Face scrunched and with fangs hanging menacingly. It roared and I shut my eyes, together with my nose.. Hoping that not a drop of spittle got to me. I opened my eyes again, just in time for him to swing a fist towards me. I was quick. I diverted the blow, and grabbed his hands. He fought to wriggle free, but it was useless. I twisted his arm, making him growl. Then, I kicked him off me. I rose, fury blinding me. Who the hell was he?Then, he turned back towards me. His eyes yellow like ember. He barked. Opening up his fist and exposing his claws.In that moment, I roared. My vision changing. He charged at me, but I was swifter. I slashed his face with my claws. He fell to the ground, groaning. I walked over to him. I was ready for another face off, but to my surprise, he laid still on the floor. His eyes wide with…shock?Slowly, he morphed back to his actual self, and to the h