Zaia had said to let it go and recalled the squad.
Itâs been seventeen months and we havenât heard anything since⦠almost as if he has vanished into thin air⦠as silent as he had been for the last five years prior⦠This is what happens when I end up having a moment to ponder on things.
The person who ruined my life creeps into my mind like a thief in the night.
Heâs gone, but heâs left an impact on my life. One that I never expected him ever to, one that riddles me with grief and guilt. How am I still remembering him when heâs long gone?
When will the pain stop?
When will the guilt disappear?
Anger flits through me, and I stand up, refusing to let myself wallow.
These bags wonât unpack themselves and I need to get this place sorted and then I will spend the week exploring this place before I begin work next week.
And if thereâs a man I find goodâlooking, then yes, I will ask him out on a date.
My determination fades as I remember Jaiâs handsome face and smile sadly.
He was the light I never gave enough toâ¦
I exhale, refusing to get emotional.
The sky is black, lit up by the orangey glow of the street lamps outside. I can smell something cooking wafting through the open window and the sound of families gathering for their evening meals and chattering away.
رات٠I smile as I look through the papers Iâm working on. This was one of the reasons I chose this place rather than a more upscale apartment. The neighbours make you feel a little less lonely.
The pleasant ambience of apartments cramped together was perfect. I have not met my neighbours yet, although I am more curious about the one whom Iâm sharing my balcony with.
âDrake, get yo ass in here! You ainât going anywhere!â A woman shouts.
âBye Mom!â
âDRAKE!â
Oh boy.
I shake my head as I tuck my hand under my chin. As long as no one realises Iâm a werewolf, Iâm sure Iâll be able to stay fairly hidden. I close the file and stretch as I massage my neck.
Goddess, thereâs so much to do this week, but right now I think Iâm going to head to bed.
Packing up, I shower quickly, pulling on an oversized white shirt and panties. before I head to the bedroom. My phone beeps and I pick it up from the dresser, smiling when I see Atticusâs name on the screen.
I pull my towel out of my hair and get into bed, running my fingers through my short hair as I unlock my phone; ready to text him back, only to see Zaia has also messaged. Both are asking if I arrived safely and if I like the place.
Smiling, I begin reading the messages and replying and soon, Iâm lost in the conversations, the occasional dog barking or a siren passing distracts me for a few seconds, but I feel better than I have in months.
ATTICUS: You should get some rest now. You must be tired, with all that texting. You and Zaia never tire.
VALERIE: Oh? You knew we were talking lol.
ATTICUS: Thereâs not a chance that you two are both online and not texting one another.
VALERIE: Stalker.
ATTICUS: Lol, no, just a worried brother.
Mhmm, I shake my head, bidding him and Zaia both goodnight. It is lateâ¦.
I smile at his response before I put my phone down and Iâm about to switch off the lamp when I suddenly freeze. A strange feeling washes over me and I look. sharply at the blank white wall behind the bed.
My heart thumps, and Iâm on edge as I slowly move up until my knees are on the cushions and press my ear to the wall.
What were my instincts telling me?
Thereâs silence on the other side and I slowly move back, staring at my hand on the wall. I hear a door shut quietly and jump back from the wall. Someone was in there⦠but what was that?
A chill rushes through me and memories of long ago return. That fear of someone trying to kill me in my own apartment makes my blood run cold, and I quickly get off the bed, a strong urge to check every door and in every drawer overcoming me.
I shut the window, no longer trusting it open, before I check every room, behind the couch, the curtains, and the kitchen area.
Thereâs nothing here⦠relax Valerie.
I run my hand through my hair, as I decide to return to my room when my gaze falls on the front door and I freeze. Beneath the small gap in the door, I can see what looks like the shadowy outline of feet..
Someoneâs out there and just that thought makes my blood run cold.
Î Moonlight Muse Author And we are back! I hope you enjoyed the start of this new novel! The updates will be a little less then what I was posting- for I Am The Luna, as I know have 3 ongoing books!