Sixty-Three

CJ

My gaze became unfocused with nostalgia and I rolled down the car window, allowing the natural werewolf scent to waft into my nose.

My eyes prickled with happy tears and a thickness in my throat. I drove past the bustling metropolis filled with tall buildings and vibrant nightlife.

The familiar landmarks and cherished memories filled my head. I remembered everything as though ten years ago was yesterday.

"Wow," Mariselle's eyes shone with joy like a little child, taking everything in, and her neck craned to look out the car window at the beautiful lake. "I'm finally here."

She was blissfully happy, a huge contrast to the rage that had clouded her face earlier. She seemed almost giddy now.

Cute.

"Dad, isn't that the Fang Wood forest? You used to take me and Mum there for our monthly rituals."

"Indeed it is," my breath slowed as the memory took over. "Still the same."

"Whoa, and even M& T ice cream shop by the left. Mum and I used to hang out there for our girl bonding sessio