Chapter44

#Chapter44

'"Do you believe in soul mates, Zara?"'

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I think I was in denial and being so close to Harper didn't help at all. I think my mind rejected the idea of the existence of werewolves right on the spot, even though I conversed with Harper about them like I would, maybe, discuss a fantasy novel.

When I got into the safe confines of my own home and the soft sheets of my bed did I realise the gravity of the situation.

My throat was parched and scratchy due to screaming, my body felt heavy and I couldn't even lift my head up. My head pounded and my body felt like it was on fire. I was so exhausted that I felt like I had been hit by a freight train.

I didn't know when I fell asleep due to exhaustion but I do know when I woke up, my mom was hovering over me, her eyebrows furrowed in concern.

"You're burning up!" My mom said while gently touching the back of her hand with my forehead.

"What time is it?" I asked while attempting to look out the window, but t