, Fr
new who it was without having to look back. He was always the one. T
ame one I used each day. It was the same route that took me
otsteps came to a standstill. "You rea
ays employed was evident in his voice
ad no intention of fighting. I never retaliated. For w
od freak," saying. "Not a spot in t
pond? He was correct. Who was I? H
here," and I could hear the a
way. My pulse accelerated, but I remained motionless. Why
f the walkway. With hatred in his voice, he said, "Stay out of sig
care that my mouth tasted like blood.
inued
ith part werewolf and half witch. I was shunned by both worlds despite being a kid of both. My pack s
were something that should be put up with. The other Omegas, the warriors, and th
n turn to face me. Because you start to believe it when you're invisible. You start to feel as tho
en I reached the edge of the woods. Here, I was able to find some peace. Bloodlines were of li
the gentle noise of winds blowing through the bra
estigating gaze. The only place I could br
of the forest. No matter how far I traveled, they kept foll
like a lifeline through the woods. To relieve my dry throa
s, the birds fluttered overhead, and the trees talked to one anoth
n't b
ut they were behind me thi
to. I recogniz
here, don't you?" His voice was low
No matter how hard you try to run, you're still o
e energy to deal with him.
er as he approached. My shoulders fel
to react, to say anyth
nudged. "You have a tongue. Or are
desire
hair had been spread across his forehead, and his face was curled into a smile. He seemed to take pleasur
nstantly reminded me that I didn
t the words seemed too weak and
elieve you are unique, don't you? Do
ond. There wa
you, you know that, right?" His tone shifted to one of mocking seriousnes
ese were words I had heard far too often. Si
rted. "You believe he'll pick you? Little freak, the M
s edge. I felt like snapping. I felt like screaming. I
ive quiet hovered. He awaited m
ng. "Freak, have fun hiding in the woods
s he walked away. The trees' sound appeared to calm m
even after I closed my eyes and allowed
Error." "Nev
andle it any longer. Ho
ne, though? I mean, w
ing. No location and to t
of the forest's melody. This isn't wher
e it t
nly knew ho