Semua Bab Mating The Half She-Wolf: Bab 61 - Bab 70

“Come with me. Just for a moment.”Julian’s voice was soft, but the way his eyes darted toward Levi, then the hallway, made it clear this wasn’t just a casual chat. I glanced back at Levi, still seated, still breathing heavily from what had just happened—his knuckles white, jaw tight, like he was still fighting a war deep inside himself. I didn’t want to leave him, not after what just happened. But something in Julian’s expression—concern, maybe even fear—pushed me to nod.We stepped out of the room and into a quiet corner of the corridor. Julian didn’t speak at first. He just ran a hand through his dark curls and leaned against the wall, exhaling like he’d been holding his breath for hours.And I realized this was the first time we were speaking since I told him I’d never forgive him for trying to separate me from Levi.“I know you’re going to hate me for this,” he began, “but I need to say it.”I folded my arms, already bracing myself. “Go on.”“I think this is a bad idea,” he said

I don’t mean to be negative, but something inside me kept nagging, telling me they were all going to die. And no matter how hard I tried to push it away, it kept clawing its way into my head.Why would Levi do this to me?Doesn’t he know locking me in here was more dangerous than letting me be by his side? The mind is a dangerous place. If this room was my prison, my thoughts was the electric chair.The silence in the metal room was so loud, it began to roar.I sat with my back pressed against the cold wall, legs drawn to my chest, arms locked tight around them. My breathing came in shallow waves, and even though I tried to calm myself, my heart wouldn’t stop its frantic drum. The air was thick, stale, and with each minute ticking by, I felt more like a caged animal.He locked me in here to protect me. I should be angry. Maybe I was. But mostly...I was scared.Dejectedly, I said a prayer to the moon goddess to keep every single one of them out there safe. But the problem with war is…t

I woke up thinking the events of the day before was a dream. But one look at the head beside me told me otherwise.The steady rhythm of Levi’s breathing beside me made my heart yearn, warmth feeling me up inside. The faint scent of pine and ash that always clung to his clothes engulfed my senses. The sun was slipping through the slats in the curtains, casting golden lines across the room. Almost like we were in a place out of a fairytale, or maybe it was just the effect Levi had on me.My leg was finally done healing. No more ache or pain, not even a slight scar to indicate there was ever a bruise there.I sat up slowly, inspecting the once ruined limb that had kept me bedridden for two days. The bandages had been removed at some point, and smooth, unbroken skin stretched over where the gash had been.It was like it had never happened.Levi stirred beside me. His eyes opened slowly, groggy at first, until they locked onto mine and he jolted upright. “You’re awake.”“You stayed all nigh

This was the first morning in a long while that I woke up smiling. I didn’t even remember falling asleep. One moment I was staring at the ceiling and reliving Levi’s voice asking to take me on a date, and the next, the soft chirping of birds was slipping into my dreams, nudging me awake. My pillow smelled faintly of the forest, and I swore my heartbeat hadn't slowed all night.I sat up slowly, rubbing the sleep from my eyes, and caught sight of my reflection in the mirror across the room. My hair was a wild mess of dark waves, and there was a stupid grin on my face I couldn’t quite shake.Just as I was about to head for the shower, a knock sounded on my door."Astraaaa," Valerie sang from the hallway. "Don’t tell me you’re still asleep."I opened the door, and there she was, already dressed, her red hair braided back, her lips wearing a smirk.“Valerie?” I hung my head in confusion. “What are you doing here?“Important business.”"Do not start," I groaned, stepping aside to let her in.

The place was loud and buzzing, bright overhead lights, pop music blasting from speakers, pins crashing in every lane. The scent of buttered popcorn and disinfectant made me weirdly nostalgic. Kids ran past us in neon shoes, a couple of teenagers were dancing by the claw machine, and a group of older men were arguing over who cheated in their last round.“I haven’t bowled in forever,” I admitted as we waited in line to check in.“I’ve never bowled,” Levi said casually.I gaped. “You’re kidding.”He shrugged, unconcerned. “Wolves don’t exactly do league nights. Plus, I’ve never really had the chance.”“So you brought me here…to lose?”“I brought you here,” he said, leaning slightly closer, “to see what you look like when you’re having fun.”I pretended not to melt as I picked out a ball.The game started like this: I showed him how to hold the ball. He watched me with that concentrated stare that made it impossible to focus. I tried to keep my attention on the goal, rolling my first sho