LIANAMy heart skipped a beat at that revelation. Witches? Those existed too? Didn't they only exist in fantasy? What in the world was happening to me? Werewolves are real, vampires are real, and supposedly so are witches now?What the hell?“This spell blocked your werewolf transformation, keeping you human,” the elder continued.A wave of disbelief washed over me. “I never met a witch in my entire life, though,” I protested. I think I would have remembered if I encountered such a scary being.One of the female elders chuckled slightly in amusement. “Girl, you don't think witches wear pointy hats and have long noses, do you?”Color drained out of my face. “They don't?”She chuckled more and shook her head. “They look just as human as us.”So… that meant I could have met a witch and never knew about it at all, unless they revealed it to me themselves.The first elder’s gaze intensified as he made a dedication, “Zaylen told us your mother is a werewolf. Could it be possible she was

LIANAI stepped into the kitchen once again, my mind still reeling from the revelation of the scratches on my arms. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease, the fear of what I did while I was under the influence of the sedative.“Hey, guys,” I began, my voice shaky with uncertainty. “Can you tell me anything about these scratches? I don't remember anything from last night. What did I do?”Sara and Kiara exchanged a glance, their expressions somber as Kiara spoke up, “The thing is, Lia, even after we gave you the sedative, you still moved around a lot in your bed, writhing in pain and scratching yourself.”“We tried to hold you down, but you still managed to scratch yourself quite a bit,” Sara added.The image painted by their words sent a shiver down my spine. To think that my body had been in such agony, even in my sleep, was terrifying.“Why is this happening to me?” I whispered, unable to contain the fear and frustration bubbling inside me.Before I knew it, tears welled up in

ZAYLENAs I wrapped my arms around Liana, I felt her nails digging into my back, but I ignored the pain, focusing instead on providing her with the comfort she desperately needed. She seemed almost possessed by her anguish, her body trembling against mine."It's okay, Liana," I murmured softly. "You are safe. I am here."I continued to rub her back in gentle circles, offering whatever solace I could as she struggled to regain control. I hated seeing her like this. If there was something I could do to relieve her of her pain… If only I could make her pain mine…I held her tighter, feeling helpless, and unable to do anything but hold her.Her breath came in ragged gasps, and I could feel the tension slowly easing from her body.Once I sensed her breathing begin to steady, I pulled back slightly, still keeping her within arm's reach. "Are you okay?" I asked, my voice filled with genuine concern.She shook her head, her tears flowing freely now as she poured out her fears."I don't wan

ZAYLENI pulled Liana close, our bodies pressed together as if trying to merge into one. Our lips met in a steamy, fevered kiss that sent electric jolts through my entire being. Her mouth opened slightly, and our tongues tangled in a sensual dance and exploring.Every kiss of mine was a promise. Every touch was a silent confession. If only Liana would let herself accept it.My hands roamed her back, feeling the warmth of her skin through the thin fabric of her top. She responded with equal fervor, her fingers threading through my hair, pulling me even closer. As my hand slipped under her top, trailing up her spine, she shivered but didn’t pull away. Instead, she leaned into me, her kisses growing more passionate, more desperate.It was as if the world outside had ceased to exist. Her pain and the past faded away, leaving only this moment of pure, unrestrained desire. I could feel her letting go and her body losing its tension slightly, allowing herself to be consumed by the heat be

LIANAJordan shook his head, frustration etched on his face. "No, we are still trying to find out. It's not easy — there is a lot of chaos right now. But we are working on it. It seems like a serial killing case, though."A surge of anger like I had never felt before welled up inside me. My hands clenched into fists, and I felt my nails digging into my palms. How could someone do this to Kiara? She was the kindest, most selfless person I knew. She would never harm anyone. Never."Whoever did this... they are going to pay," I let out, my voice trembling with rage."Liana, you should stay calm. You are—” Zaylen began, as if worried that I would transform due to my overwhelming emotions, but I cut him off."No, Zaylen! How can I stay calm? How could someone attack her? She didn't deserve this," I cried, my voice breaking with my anger and sorrow.Jordan stepped forward, his eyes filled with sympathy. "I know, Liana. Kiara is one of the best people I have ever known. We're going to do e