~NORA~I rested my elbows on the table as I supported my head with my hands, my mind racing to every possible reason why I was feeling like that, but I was still unable to find the words to explain what it was all about.I knew that I was on the verge of losing control of myself, and I didn't want to hurt him. I reached for my wine glass, and my hand began to tremble. I managed to raise it, bringing it to my mouth, but it fell on the table, smashing into pieces as the liquid spilled, pouring to the floor. Nervously, I reached for a napkin to clean it up. Weak in fear that Horace would be so upset at my behavior, he leaned towards me, and I could feel his breath on my face. He placed a soft kiss on my lips. My fangs began to elongate, and I could feel my mouth watering at the thought of sinking my teeth into Horace's neck.I couldn't help but wonder if he felt this way when he marked me. I was already sweating profusely, and suddenly I could taste the metallic tang of his blood on

~GAVNER~ I opened my eyes to the harsh light streaming in through the window. I yawned and stretched as I looked around the room, remembering I had brought Nora to my secret cottage. I looked up at the bed, but Nora was not lying there. I thought she had left already, maybe she hated me that much. I sat up, staring around the room, her clothes were still neatly folded on the couch. I smiled as I knew she was still around because she couldn't leave in my clothes. Suddenly, I heard a noise coming from the kitchen. I quickly got up and made my way to the kitchen. I stopped by the door as I gazed at Nora standing by the cooker, stirring a pot filled with cereal, her eyes bright, warm, and innocent as she continued stirring the content in the pot. I walked up to her, and rubbed my forehead softly, still feeling a little dizzy, I had stayed up all night. "Good morning. What are you preparing?" She didn't make a move, it was like she already knew I was there. "Gavner, did you change my

~GAVNER~I drove us into the woods, and I knew she wondered why. Cocking her head in my direction, she stared at me, but I bore no emotions. I wanted to make up for my deed, and somehow I felt that she concluded that I probably wanted to spend the day with her. That was true to an extent, but I had to be careful not to upset Horace, I knew he wouldn't take it lightly. I kept on stealing glances at her, her face blank as she looked out the window, staring at the woods. It was the same route she took the night she tried to escape from me. She wondered what I wanted us to do there. Our eyes met when I stepped on the brake, and my lips curled in a smile as I placed my hand on her tightly clenched fist.There was nothing I wanted... other than her being comfortable around me. I packed the car, and we stepped out. The weather wasn't great as we strolled.My heart raced. I had no idea what reaction she would display, but I was glad I did something for her."Why are we here?" S

HORACETwo days ago I paced around in my chambers, my head was messed up as well as my thoughts. I was extremely worried about Nora, she had leaped away in bad condition after she had a taste of my blood, and I could not help but wonder where she was headed. Something in me told me she was headed to Lilith. I rushed over to the hallway where Lilith's room was situated, pacing around as I tried to recognize her by her scent, but I couldn't. I wondered why it was so hard to reach her most of the time. I raced my fingers through the spot she had bitten, and it made me cringe. I needed answers at this point because I could no longer keep silent. I decided to trust her from the beginning and trust who she is, but I keep seeing a new side of her every day. I never thought it would get to the extent of her sinking her fangs into me and asking, "Who are you, Lenora?" I asked as I ran my fingers through my hair, massaging my neck. I was curious. Being worried abo

HORACE "Who exactly is Lenora?" I asked, and her eyes widened in bewilderment as she felt uncomfortable. "I have no idea what you are talking about, Alpha Horace," she said. She was playing games with me, and I was beginning to hate it. 'Why not approach Nora yourself and ask her, just like the witch had told you to?" Sam said to me, 'Rather than harassing her mother, who has just regained consciousness,' I ignored him totally, I wouldn't allow him to get in my way of discovering the truth behind her existence. "Don't play games with me, woman!" I fired at her as she gasped in shock. "Why do you think you are alive? I devoted my time to making sure you survived that explosion because I needed you to tell me the truth about her," I said, my face visible with anger. "Please don't hurt her," she begged, her eyes pleading with me. "She's my daughter, the only one I have, and I love her." "Don't you dare change the topic! Stop avoiding the question! I want the