LIANAI woke up to find myself in Zaylen's arms, his embrace warm and comforting. For a fleeting moment, I basked in the sensation, reveling in the feeling of safety and security that enveloped me.Rolling in his arms, I hugged him tightly, seeking solace in his presence. His strong embrace provided a sense of reassurance, and I found myself clinging to him, unwilling to let go.But as the haze of sleep began to lift, realization dawned on me. The events of the previous night came flooding back, and with them, a wave of guilt and regret washed over me.“Damn you, Liana!” I cursed myself under my breath as the reality of what had transpired last night hit me like a ton of bricks.What had I done? How could I have let things go this far?How could I have been so foolish? I pulled away from Zaylen's embrace, a rush of shame washing over me as I realized the gravity of my actions.Gathering my clothes in a frenzy, I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that gnawed at my insides. I had lo

ZAYLENAs I stared at the message from Liana, a surge of emotional turmoil swept through me, leaving me with hurt and confusion. "Why are you so mad at me?" the text read, each word a painful reminder of the ‘mistake’ that we both willingly made."You can't even comprehend why I am mad," I muttered under my breath. “If you could, you wouldn't have to be asking me this question right now.”It was true — I couldn't bring myself to explain the tumult of emotions that raged within me, but neither could I bring myself to word out my pain to her.The truth was, I felt utterly devastated by Liana's response to our night together.I had allowed myself to hope for something more, to believe that maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for us to build something meaningful together. But her request to forget about it all had shattered those hopes like fragile glass, leaving me feeling hollow and alone.I couldn't understand how she could be so blind to the depth of my feelings, so oblivious to t

LIANAI found myself staring at the bloodied patient, my eyes locked on the sight of their mangled body, especially the visible bleeding flesh.A deep hunger stirred within me, gnawing at my throat like I hadn't eaten in days. The scent of blood filled my senses, triggering an instinctual urge that I struggled to resist.Suddenly, Zaylen's voice broke through the haze of my thoughts, snapping me out of my trance-like state. I blinked, feeling disoriented for a moment before realizing where I was."What happened? You okay?" Zaylen's concerned voice reached me, and I quickly nodded in response, trying to push aside the unsettling hunger that still lingered within me."Yeah, I am fine," I replied, forcing a smile onto my lips. "Just feeling a bit thirsty, that's all,” I blurted out.I didn't dare to tell him the truth, to admit the dark desires that had momentarily consumed me. Instead, I pushed the thoughts to the back of my mind, burying them beneath a facade of normalcy."Do you want

LIANAI couldn't help but chuckle at the unexpected turn in conversation. "Why would I still stay at your place?" I teased, arching an eyebrow. Zaylen chuckled as his response laced with playful banter, "Well, Noelle is still staying with Trevor. So the mansion is kinda lonely."I laughed, the tension of the day dissipating with each shared joke. "I can't be a replacement for your sister," I quipped, my tone light. “So no, thank you, I will be staying at my own place.”"Geez, I don't want you as my sister, either," Zaylen cringed, his expression turning mockingly dramatic.We shared a moment of lightheartedness, the heavy emotions of the day momentarily forgotten as we reveled in each other's company. And as we drove away from the somber scene of James's funeral, I couldn't help but feel happy for the support of the man sitting beside me. ###As night descended, I found myself engulfed in a sea of discomfort, my body wracked with pain that seemed to emanate from every fiber of my b

ZAYLENIn the afternoon, I found myself confiding in Jordan, laying out the unsettling truth of Liana's situation. His reaction mirrored my own bewilderment, his brow furrowing in concern as he processed the information.“She is becoming a werewolf? Is this because she is mingling with all these werewolves these days?” Jordan let out, and I shot him a glare for his ridiculousness.“Have you people sent your brains on a vacation, huh?” I got annoyed. “I get why Liana would ask that, but why are you asking, Jordan? It's not a disease, so why would it be contagious, for heaven's sake?” I responded in frustration. “But there's no other possible way, is there? I mean, she didn't get bitten. So?” He stared at me, waiting for a logical reply, but since I had none, he continued, “This is the only logical conclusion, right?”“In what way is this logical?” I released an exasperated sigh and pressed the bridge of my nose. “Anyway, it doesn't matter why she is transforming. I need a solution to