CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO (WAXING CRESCENT) Chapter Thirty-Two: Unforeseen Situation Mallory had to double-check again if anyone heard that.She couldn’t hear anything from the beat of her heart that was causing havoc behind her ribs. It feels like she’s on the verge of having a heart attack.‘How did they know about that?’ Panic is rising up in her throat. She thought against following the voice anymore, but then since whoever was doing this knew about her secret, there’s no telling if they’ll tell everybody if she turns her back now. ‘I-is the ‘leading to the twin’ a trap?’Mallory suddenly felt terrible.“What are you doing?”“Follow.”“Stop just standing there and get your feet moving!”“What are you stalling for?”The voices gradually started going fainter as the voices took turns.

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR (WAXING CRESCENT) Chapter Thirty-Four: Days Before Her Birthday Mallory’s birthday was coming.For the past few days, she couldn’t focus on her own birthday. The sudden departure of Harper and the imprisonment of Hazen gave her a lot of stress. Oddny and her tried their best to ask where Harper went or if they could speak with Hazen, but they couldn’t get any result.In the end, they can’t do anything but just give up with it. “Everything will be fine,” Mallory heard herself assuring Oddny one day. “Hazen will be out in no time, and Harper will come back safe and alive.”She said that to Oddny, but at the same time, to herself.Mallory found Hazen’s presence sometimes too much. She’s overwhelmed by her, but she can’t deny the comfort she gave to her, especially with adjusting to the pack.Now that they’r

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX (WAXING CRESCENT)Arc Four: RejectionChapter Thirty-Six: He is the Alpha’s SonLeofric is the Alpha’s son.Mallory’s mind refused to accept it. But her memories slowly recapped and she remembered subtle hints about his identity, but she didn’t notice.Everyone just flocks towards him like it is natural.His natural leading capability.How others reacted when she was with him.How those nasty stares they got disappeared as soon as he said he’d do something about it.And… Benedict. The way Benedict laughed at her.That was so obvious. She should have asked. Pressed for answers. Who is Leofric? Why are you all acting like that? Is he important to the pack? How important?But she didn’t.Now, she has to suffer the consequences of her own actions.Mallory could clearly see the betrayal etching in Oddny’s face. She could practically see her temper rising.She’s about to blow up.“Oddny—”“Mallory,”Before she could say anything, Oddny cut her off. She called her name, an

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT (WAXING CRESCENT)Chapter Thirty-Eight: Invitation“School?” Mallory asked, wondering if she heard right.“Yes,” Leofric answered while brushing away a branch from her face. He looked at her and smiled. “I thought that maybe you wanted to go to school. “I wondered if you also wanted to get into it.”“I can’t. I don’t have enough time.” Mallory said, remembering what he told her.“Why?” He frowned.She explained. “You said that everyone graduates the moment they’ll be having their Blessing Ceremony, and I’ll be having mine next week so…”She saw his eyes increase in size. Mallory embarrassedly asked. “I… I didn’t tell you?”“You didn’t!”“But you came to my birthday the other day…” “Oh, yes. But I still didn’t know.” he paused and thought how stupid he was before bursting out in laughter. “Well, now I do. I guess school is not an option. It doesn’t matter. You’re only interested in the library, anyway. I’ll grant you access to higher books in…

CHAPTER FORTY (WAXING CRESCENT)Chapter Forty: Ceremonial DanceThere are already a lot of werewolves in the square; unblessed and blessed alike. The unblessed were already near the fountain, circling it while chatting with each other. Mallory looked to her side where Oddny was, but she wasn’t there anymore.She looked for her, but couldn’t find even the hint of her shadow, so she decided to just let it be a concentrate on herself.Mallory looked closely at the fountain, especially at the statue.It was her second time seeing it, but the first time she saw it up close. The details of the statue were really marveling, and one can see how the artist dedicated his time and talent to making the Goddess statue and her jar.Mallory gulped. The anxiety not related to her identity slowly crept up to her. It was something she felt because, finally; it was her time.Since she had ravings blaring in her mind every full moon, she couldn’t see a ceremony. Not even once. Now, she had to experience