I'm dead scared, the wolf kept gnawing at the branches and tearing at the roots to get to where I was. I heard howls in the distance, which put me on high alert because I knew more wolves were coming for me. I held the knife close to my chest because it was the only weapon I had to get out of here."Go away, leave me alone!" I shouted at the wolf. But the wolf growled at me with hatred, looking extremely furious."Eva!" I heard my dad's voice. Am I hallucinating? "Eva, where are you?"It's dad. Now I'm scared for him. The wolf stopped scratching the tree where I was and turned its head back; I know it also heard my father's voice and will go after him now. Fear took hold of my body, but so did courage. I won't allow any wolf to harm my father; I'd rather die first. When the wolf left, I stood up and left my hiding spot without thinking about the possibility of more wolves being nearby."Dad!" I shouted to make him hear me."Eva, this way!" I heard his voice to my left. I ran down that

"Everything tastes delicious," Kessler tells me, giving me a closed-mouth smile. We had made breakfast, well, more like me since Kessler took care of tidying up his kitchen. It's clear that no woman lives here. I'm curious to know if this house is his or his mother's. I made scrambled eggs, toast, avocado, and some coffee."Thanks, I had to make something with what little you had in the fridge. You need to go grocery shopping," I said, taking a sip of my coffee."Will you come with me?" he proposed. I didn't dislike the idea at all. I like it when Kessler includes me in his plans."Sure. After the... funeral," I replied. "Hey, Kessler. Whose house is this, by the way?"Yes, I know I'm very curious... maybe nosy. It's just that I like to be informed about everything, so I avoid creating ideas in my head."It's mine.""Did your mom give it to you?"He laughed."Of course not, Eva. I bought it myself. I have my own money.""Oh, well, good for you," I smiled. "You're independent now.""I'

I woke up in the middle of the darkness, the stale, damp air filling my lungs as my body lay sore on the floor of the pit. A groan escaped my lips, and with effort, I sat up, feeling the sticky mud clinging to my skin and soaked clothes. I looked around in the dim light, trying to orient myself, to understand where exactly I was."Lottie!" I called out, searching for my friend in the darkness. Worry flooded over me when I received no response. Where was she? Was she okay? My heart pounded, fear palpable in the air.Weak sounds of movement echoed from the other side of the pit. My eyes slowly adjusted to the darkness, trying to distinguish any shapes among the shadows. Then, a figure slowly materialized, approaching me cautiously."Eva?" Lottie's voice reached my ears, filled with fear and confusion. A sigh of relief escaped my lips as I saw her safe, though she was obviously scared and bewildered."Lottie, are you okay," I said, trying to calm her as I crawled towards her. We embraced

Eva calmed down a bit when she realized it was Kessler who had scared her."Kessler, I was with Lottie, we were being chased by wolves. It was terrifying," Eva said, her voice trembling as she shared the truth with him.Kessler looked at her with concern, his eyes scanning Eva's face for signs of injury or distress."Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" Kessler asked, his voice full of concern as he approached to examine Eva more closely.Eva shook her head, feeling reassured by Kessler's comforting presence by her side."I'm fine, just a little scared. But thanks to Lottie and you, we managed to escape from the wolves," Eva replied, her voice filled with gratitude toward her friend for being there for her in her time of need.Kessler nodded understandingly, his expression softening as he placed a comforting hand on Eva's shoulder."I'm glad you're safe. If you need anything, just let me know. I'll always be here for you, Eva," Kessler said, his voice full of sincerity as he offered his u

The sound of the bells marking the start of the school day filled the air as Eva walked along the path to school. The sky was overcast, reflecting Eva's mood as she was lost in her thoughts. The situation with Riley had her worried, but she was also eager to get answers about Lucas's condition.Upon arriving at school, the hustle and bustle of students filled the hallways, but Eva barely paid attention. She felt disconnected from everything around her, absorbed in her own dilemmas. As she took her seat in class, she tried to focus on the teacher's words, but her mind constantly wandered to the events of the previous night.Every time she looked at Riley, a mix of resentment and concern washed over her. She knew she had to address the situation somehow, but she wasn't sure how to do it without making things worse. Meanwhile, the uncertainty about Lucas's health continued to weigh on her, adding another layer of worry to her already burdened day.As the hours passed, Eva found it increa