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mson eyes making my stomach ache. It looked at me as if it knew me, and it was larger and more frightening. With their tails down, the yellow-eyed wolves retreated. I wanted to scream as the red-eyed wolf approached, but I was un

es and finally the green-eyed one. What was going on? Ethan's emerald eyes, which resembled the first wolf's, sprang to mind. Was this all in my head?

e wolves out of my mind, I tried to sketch, but my hands kept trembling. Despite going to bed early, I didn't get much sleep. I thought the wolves were out there, so

etchbook. There were automobiles and people all around the city. The foyer of Blackwood Enterprises was decked up in glittering gala decorat

n curls, when I arrived. "You look exhausted, Li

ng to discuss the wolves. She would believe I

ll okay, but I take it you're atten

ant. I couldn't stop thinking about Ethan, his warm gaze and his icy voice. Why did he give me such conflicting feelings? I had a look at his desk. There

arkling lights in the large space below. I was pleased to see my poster up on the wall. They arrived, conversing and laughing, dress

said with a smile. Let's locate E

a few suit-clad individuals while standing beside a table. When his eyes met mine, my s

inted and said, "The poster

normal. As my cheeks heated up, I cracked a little grin. His gaze lingered on mine for a mi

I saw Ethan across the room, observing me. Like the green-eyed wolf, he had keen eyes. I stopped dancing because my heart

et. Gently, he grabbed my arm and guided me to a peaceful area. It was just the t

as I asked. I pondered if he was aware of any

" yet his eyes sent a different message. He seemed to be struggling with hi

ed as I said. "W

last, he replied in a firm voice, "Just keep y

you continue to behave in this manner? You may be ki

e. My stomach churned, and I felt that warm, powerful spark once again. He moved closer till I could smell

n, "Lila." Marcus then rushed

Marcus remarked, turning to f

t me, he followed Marcus. My heart was heavy as I stood there. Wh

e more." I made an effort to grin, but my thoughts were on Ethan

oom. After grabbing my stuff, I made my way to the lobby. It was dark outside, and the thought of the wolves made my stomach turn.

shed their teeth and drew nearer. With my bag sliding, I retreated. I wanted to run, but my legs were too quick, and they were shaking. Then,

nded. Like last night, it was keeping me safe. The red-eyed wolf advanced, its gaze fixed on the green-eyed wolf, as the yellow-eyed wolves growled. With their fangs exposed, they cir