Enzo “She said she ordered something special for you.” The team member’s words gave me pause. I had only intended on coming out tonight for one drink, seeing as how I had a flight in the morning. But it seemed as though both Mila and the team had other intentions. I raised an eyebrow, feeling
But why? Could it really have been Mila who did it? And if so, what should I do? I wanted to tell Tim, but right now, I wasn’t so sure. I needed some time to think. After all, my career was on the line; and I couldn’t afford to be one of those people who had a smear campaign started against me.
Nina I pulled up to the airport, my heart pounding with anticipation. Even though it had only been a few days, it had felt far too long since I last saw Enzo, and I couldn’t wait to wrap my arms around him and feel his warmth against me. I think, after everything that happened with Jessica and L
Nina The phone dropped out of Lori’s hand with a clatter, and for a moment, I felt my heart drop. As I looked at Lori, I began to fear the worst: that Jessica had died in the hospital. But when Lori uttered those words, I felt as if the world was tilting beneath my feet. “It’s Jessica,” Lori s
Nina “You turned her into a werewolf, didn’t you?” Enzo asked, his voice so low it was barely more than a whisper. My eyes flickered from Enzo, to the floor, and then to the window through which I could see Lori and Jessica, still locked in a tight hug. Jessica was grinning, her face as bright a
Nina As I watched Enzo walk away, his figure retreating down the hospital corridor, a pang of guilt gnawed at my insides. I knew that I had caused this rift between us with my impulsive decision to perform the Claiming ceremony on Jessica without consulting him. It wasn’t like me to keep secrets
“That’s wonderful,” I said, genuinely happy for them. “Congratulations.” He beamed at me and extended his hand. “Thank you,” he said. “And I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy.” I shook his hand, a warm feeling spreading through me. “Thank you,” I replied, touched by his kind words. “
Nina “Jessica… You’re a werewolf now.” As I uttered those words, it felt as if all of the air had been sucked out of the room. I wasn’t sure how Jessica would react; to get into a major accident like she did, then wake up and find out you were no longer a human, was a huge change. Lori and I g