People often believed that the devil had horns and a tail, but this devil had blonde hair and blue eyes. "Adam," I let out with a heavy breathAdam had disappeared after that night when he'd tried to force himself on me. I didn't want to remember that night. I couldn't believe my eyes, seeing him again here, in Blackbourne. Back then, it was certain that Adam knew a lot more about the story. He had a clearer image of what was going on, but after he disappeared without a trace, I didn't think for once that he'd still be alive. Perhaps he'd been killed off just like Jayden was. But seeing him confirmed that he had gotten a much luckier fate.That glance at him was all I got before Damien successfully got me to the car. Luckily, Adam hadn't seen me. At least there was no doubt about him being a werewolf, too. Damien took us back to college, and we stayed in one of the empty lecture rooms. "We can't return home yet. It's too early, so we'll have to spend the night here." Damien explai

"I don't know mum... He's really busy with work. He manages everything when his parents aren't around and I did tell Talia that they travelled for business" I tried to plead my case. "Well at least ask him first. I'd like to meet my son in law""Mum! we just started dating!" He didn't even like me, I thought to myself."I could go ask him for you" Talia pitched in."No, no. That will not be necessary, thank you" I felt completely corned. "I'll speak to him and let you know mum""Perfect. I'll look forward to seeing you both soon" "Okay, bye mum" As soon as the call ended I gave Talia the stink eye. "What?" "How could you rat me out like that?!" "Relax, you should be happy. Now you don't have to hid it anymore and you can let your love blossom. Plus someone needs to interview the guy. Who better than me and mummy" Talia laughed into her palm."Well auntie Talia won't be needed""Ouch, that one actually kinda hurt" "Consider it payback. Remind me to never tell you anything like e

Kieran abruptly cleared his throat and regained his composure. "We need to leave now." He spoke firmly and left."And you were saying?" Esme teased me. "He was literally speechless, just staring at you," I couldn't stop the smile that formed on my face. "I should go before I give him more reasons to ignore me," I said, and Esme helped me up. Kieran and I left the mansion at around 4pm. so we'd have enough time to get to my house. He said he wanted us to make it back to Blackbourne the same day."I don't understand why you're in such a hurry. We could just spend the night at my place""I don't have the luxury of time. You just told me Adam is back, we have to find him and take him. " I remembered the night I saw Adam again, the scream and all the bloodshed. I felt bad not saying anything. What if something I said could help? But I knew I couldn't risk admitting that we'd gone for the bonfire. Damien would end up in a lot more trouble than me. So, for his sake, I decided to remain qu

The morning sun streamed through the windows, waking me up. I felt a sense of peace and contentment. The Everything that happened the night before came back to me in vivid detail, and I smiled to myself as I remembered every moment of it. I could still feel the warmth of the fire and the touch of Kieran's hands on me. I bit my lip and blushed at the thought.I felt safe and loved. Last night was something special. It was a change in mine and Kieran's relationship dynamic, and it left me thinking what things would be like now. I turned and saw him still sleeping. I pictured waking him up and him confessing his love for me. I reached over and gently touched his shoulder to wake him up. I couldn't contain my excitement. When he woke up, I wasn't met with the smile I'd been expecting. Instead, I was faced with a cold expression. Perhaps he was still tired, I thought. "What's the time?" He asked in a deep morning voice. I reached for my phone and showed it to him. It was almost 8 am."G

"Good morning." That was the first thing anyone said to me that day, and it was very early in the morning. "Happy birthday. It was also unexpected because it wasn't the first voice I thought I'd gear that day.I knew Esne had planned my party along with Talia, but seeing her early in my room that morning and with a breakfast tray just felt strange."Thank you," I replied, and I sat up in my bed."It's your big day! Eat up. We've got much to do,""What time is it?" I asked groggily as I picked up my cutlery."9am," Esme said cheerily, "I want to go back to sleep. I don't need to be awake, do I? Just come get me when the party's starting" "Nice try. Have breakfast. I'll come back later," I grudgingly did as Esme said. Thankfully, I was famished, and the food tasted delicious for a change. Esme did drag me out of bed early noon, and Talia was already around, working with the help to decorate. "Okay, this feels a bit much... How many people are coming again?" I asked as I noted all t