Chapter 9 EMMA. Never have I felt this level of fear–trapped against a wall by an unseen force, helpless to loosen the grip around my neck despite my frantic efforts. “Why-” 1 choke, and they tighten their grip even more until I can’t breathe. I fight to keep my eyes open as I feel my … Read more
Chapter 8 EMMA. It’s been a week since that incident and I’ve completely healed that I don’t even remember breaking my back. It’s been quiet other than a few infrequent moments when it feels as though someone is watching me, yet every time I turn, there’s nothing other than the breeze of wind and void. … Read more
Chapter 7 EMMA. I tremble against the tree, loud exhales slipping through my mouth as I stare into the eyes of the wolf in front of me. The sound of my fast beating heart reaches my car and I clutch the mud in my hands as I brace for the impact with no chance of … Read more
Chapter 6 EMMA. It’s as though time stills as we make eye contact, Will remaining by the door without fully entering yet. I’m still gripping onto the edge of the towel, paralyzed and startled by his presence. It’s only when Will clears his throat that my brain clicks and starts functioning again. Blush spreads to … Read more
05. EMMA. There’s an edgy silence surrounding me as my eyes zero in on the man standing at the top of the stairs, his presence all-consuming and large. I hold my breath and find my hands clutching my skirt by the sides as I stare into the familiar cold eyes. I haven’t seen my father … Read more
04. EMMA. My heart pounds hard in my chest as Will gets the car out of the road, veering to the side just before the wolf hits the windshield. As I attempt to let out a breath of relief, we go crashing into a tree; the collision causing my body to fall forward and I … Read more
03. EMMA. I remain on my knees, frozen and entirely dazed by the sight before me. If one were to tell me I’d be seeing him again, especially here; I wouldn’t believe it. But here he is, standing before me and holding my gaze without attempting to break our contact. I suck in a breath … Read more
02. EMMA. Dread engulfs my entire being as I watch Ethan embrace Zoey in a pool of her blood as mumblings of the pain she’s in echo in the quiet space. My fingers twitch by my sides and I stand still, unsure of what to do and uncertain how the hell it came to this. … Read more
01. EMMA. The sound of the plates clattering to the floor echoes loudly across the room as my tray of food is knocked off my hold and the chatter of the students comes to a stop; all eyes landing on me. My hands fold into fists by my sides as I stare at the food … Read more