The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 58

Heart racing. Head pounding. Screams echoed in the distance. I was running through the forest in the middle of the night, and I couldn’t remember how I had gotten there. It was dark, and I could barely see anything in front of me. Clouds hung in the sky, blocking out any moonlight.

I was being chased, and I didn’t know who or what was behind me. I was barefoot and in my pajamas, but I wasn’t cold. I was panicked. I knew I was in danger. I just had to keep running. Shadows flickered all around me, and I was terrified for my life. I felt like I was surrounded by the danger, and no matter how fast I ran, I couldn’t seem to get away.

I tripped and fell, scraping my hands on the dirt. I tried to get up, but something grabbed my ankle and started pulling me backwards. I flipped onto my back, trying to break free from whatever had a hold of me. I couldn’t see the figure, since it was covered in darkness. It was large and angry. It had no face or distinct features.

ut that didn’t matter.

s parted. I felt full of energy, and there was power surging through me.

ands, surrounding the creature. It’s screams pierced my ears, and I had to cover them, because the noise was too much to bear.

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st a nightmare. I was safe.

ed I hadn’t woken him up.

My entire body was energized, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to get back to sleep an

d found a bag of tea to steep. When that was done, I took my cup and stepped outside.

y with the heat steaming from the mug I was holding. I jumped when I saw Daniel sitting in the rocking chair and read

book. “Oh, Adira, what are you do

I held up my cup. “I thought some tea might help.”

ttention.

Can I admit someth

k.

aughed at my own statement.

d you make tea?”

see people drinking tea in movies or read

ably not. Do you want to talk about your dream?”

ymore, but the warmth still felt nice in the chilly night air. “It was just a typical nightmare, really. I was running for my life. Shadows were chasing me. Then I think I used the moonlight

dream. Do you think it means anything?”

s. “Do dreams actually mean anything?”

g intense information. I have this book at home that is all about dream interpretation. It’s pretty interesting, actually.”

I looked down at the cup, thinking about the nightmare. Was this trying to warn me about that great evil Ginger warned me about? In both visions I defeated the creature, which was helpful, but I wasn’t sure how I would manage to do that at this rate. Wai

e porch and into the garden looking up at the sky.

me, stopping next to me.

e,” I said, smiling as I looked up.

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hand. My skin tingled, and I felt energized.

source of magic,” I said, beaming with joy.

mes. “Whoa. How did you do that?”

hand. It was small, and I didn’t know what this would allow me to do exactly, but it felt easy compared to all of the training from earlier. With the moon shining down on me, I knew this is where I would thrive. I was the daughter of the moon and magic, and now I fully understood what Ginger was trying to say about my wolf giving me an advantage.

was the next step to truly being able to use my magic.

ed about what happened. “Thank you so much.”

I thought it was a nightmare, but my mind was just trying to show me the way I could use my magic.” I pointed up to the moon. “Because I’m part werewolf, I think my magic comes from the

any half-blooded people out there. That would be absolutely fascinating to learn. I should ask Ginger about it in the morning.”

be the only ones who have crossbred like that, right?”

tures mingle, it could go either way. I wonder how I could find out that information.”

ver it, it would be you, Daniel,” I said.

robably get back to bed. It’s late.”

p now. I’m too excited. What about you? What are you doing up?”

to take watch,” Daniel said. “I still have a little time before Rie takes over.”

our safety. “Do you want company?”

t would be l

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h too long to get back to sleep after the excitement of discovering the source of my powers. I had no idea how long I had been asleep, since I refused to open my eyes to ch

as he placed his hand on my hip. “Good morning,” he whispered directly in my ear.

esponse. This made him laugh.

t up anymore.

ought he had given up in his attempt to wake me up. Then I felt his hand brush the hair out of my face. He leaned down and pressed his lips against mine.

to get up, I’m going to have to give you a reason,” he said, his voice low and husky.

o much harder to stop myself from going all of the way with this beautiful specimen. With each of his touches, I was filled with a new energy and no longer wanted to go back to sleep.

e.

up and started walking away from the bed.

you going?”

slipping out of the door.