Marked by the Moon.

s

hing new," he replied, his voice carrying an undercurrent of fear that clung to the air like an unspoken secret. It was a haunting rem

that words failed to convey. A supposed leader of humans, he fidgeted in our

n evident as he nodded in reluctant agreement

ha," I subtly nodded, acknow

resident," Austin sai

gave a subtle nod. Behind the carefully crafted facade, I sensed a man who dreade

id we interrogate the humans with such aggression? The strength in our questioning felt like a reflection

car horns echoed in the distance, footsteps created a rhythmic melody, a distant baby's cry added an element of vulnerability, and the laughter of f

do than party?" Tom retorted, th

had fun," Austin insisted, his eagerness

ith sarcasm. "Boring; we're werewolves, the big guys. We can do whatever we wa

this," Austin appealed, his voice a

allure of a drink promising a temporary reprieve from

g everyone's attention despite the vibrant atmosphere.

t all satisfies us. You can thank me now,"

striding towards a lady who had been casting

ay?" To

ing through my throat. Unlike humans, alcohol had no effect

r attention shifted to Austin, already entangled with a g

ave fun," I e

in's words get

right now, yours is headed your way," I said

his eyes. I smiled at him, walking away a

refuge in liquor from the hardships they faced. I wished for the same distraction. Could this liquor erase the unfamiliar emotions within me-guilt, anger, hatred

me. "What's a handsome guy d

or a bold lady to make a move," I replied, flirting back. Gaining conf

ing another drink. Then I heard her, yelling from a distance in the forest, "W

ned to the beautiful lady beside me.

ands and leading me away from

he got herself there she should get herself out. Deciding to shout out the voices in my head.i turned to my

trifying connection that crackled between us. In that moment, nothing else mattere

dness. Suddenly, the brunette woman pushed me down onto the couch and straddled me. Her hips rolled against mine as she commanded, "You should focus on me." But I couldn't res

each other as our bodie

d their way to her neck, leaving a trail of fiery kisses as she let out a soft moan. It was the p

. I was here for pleasure, and I intended to make the most of it. With swift moveme

between us with a kiss. A curse escaped my lips as I broke away, my mind racing wit

amming the door behind me without looking back. Sometimes desires needed to

As I approached the room, my hand hovering over the doorknob, I could sense h

swift movement, I pinned her against the wall, causing the globe to fall and

in shock at my

, I noticed for the first time how b

she gritted through clenched teeth, c

to hide. She was like a caged animal, ready to lash out at any moment. Slowly, deliberately, I r

ipped, my eyes flicking down to the shatt

iantly, "I could have handled it," re

rds. "You'd be dead

turned up in a teasing challenge as she spoke, "It's better than being stuck here with

who would fidget under my gaze. But I refused to give her the satisfaction she w

ome downstairs,

her bags. I quickly grabbed her

e going?" I asked with a

because you marked me doesn't make me your puppet.

ome truth in them. As much as I

gently as I noticed a

, "Don't try to be the

ked away, leaving me a

ang, jolting me back to reality. I glanced a

answered, tryin

heavy sigh, feeling defeated. Just whe

trying to keep my voice steady de