Chapter 11 - Reunited

Marina

As sunlight enters through the canopies and land on the face, I thought I once knew, heat explodes through my body. Beast’s ragged breaths become my own. And unwillingly, I melt under his gaze, afraid this might all be a dream.

I’ve dreamt about John for years. My heart used to cry out to him every night, waiting for the day he might come and save me.

Beast couldn’t be John, right?

Not knowing what to say next, I stare at Beast with tears building up behind my eyes.

I’m burning with the need to keep my hands on either side of his face. The determination to find out who he is flush through my entire system while the pure desperation is choking me slowly with anticipation.

“Who are you?” Tears stream down my face. “Is your name John?”

When my fingers tap his cheeks, Beast flickers his eyes away from mine. Darkness clouds his gaze, and he grabs my hands. Slowly, he pulls my trembling