Sleep. Where did I get that possibility? My head was so confused that I could barely lie down and relax. And now I'm here looking for a book at Doris & Livros.
I was rummaging through the romance session when Amy found me.
-Kristine.... Wow, there's something different about you. - he commented as he analyzed me. - Your hair is so shiny.-
Hi, Amy. I smiled and hugged her. - It's good to see you too.
She laughed and returned the hug.-
From your face, I can see that you are looking for a book. She smiled mischievously. - Is it the one Vivian pointed out to you?
- That's right. I giggle. - Beautiful disaster.
- I haven't read it yet, but if she said it's good... It must be. - shrugs and turns around. "I'll get it for you, wait here."
-All right.
And just as she appeared, she disappeared, fast and silent. It had been such a quick conversation that I didn't even notice how Amy seemed to be okay today, more relaxed than she had been that day when she told me about the killer wolf.
Now, as I flipped through some books with interesting covers, I even thought about asking something about the murders that have been taking place, but I didn't want to worry Amy anymore and I didn't know if I wanted to get involved in this case anymore.
Was it Triton that confused me like that? I feel like a weakling, a dishonor to the women of my kind. Oh, how hilarious, now I'm talking as if I know a lot about wolves and packs, but I haven't reached the age of maturity of our species yet, I have two more years left... Plenty of time to go on in this life, in this city and with these friends.
Yes, you're up to twenty-seven, but the longer you hold on to them, the harder it will be to let them go. And you know, my dear, that one day you'll have to leave them, because they'll grow old while you'll stay young.
-Kristine?
Amy waved at me as she held the book I wanted. I put the book, which I was leafing through, back on the shelf and went to her, took the book and she said goodbye, she couldn't talk anymore, because the manager, Doris, was giving a general overview of the store. I
nodded and said goodbye, and as there was no queue, I paid quickly and left, as soon as I opened the door I wished I had never left the house.
I was shocked, but I did my best not to show it, I looked around and thankfully there were a lot of people walking around.
I took a deep breath and smelled the odor even stronger, I looked straight ahead and there was a man in jeans and a black jacket, his eyes were fixed on me... Cold, gray eyes.
He knew who I was, he knew I was that wolf who found him in the woods. I moistened my lips, I was nervous, I took a few steps towards him, if I had to confront him, it would have to be here and now.
He smiled when he saw that I was approaching, I hid the fear as best I could, wolves are good at noticing feelings.
"Today will be a beautiful night, don't you think?" his smile had a wicked countenance.
"Do you know what you're going to do tonight?"
I confronted him as soon as I stopped right in front of him, he was much taller than me, his hair was black and untidy, but what I noticed most was his eyes: gray as if his soul had no feeling.
"Actually, my dear, I don't plan anything. He looked me up and down. - It's the people who come to me.
- You mean that you choose your victim on the spot. I crossed my arms. - It's not professional at all.
"And who says I want to be a professional?" he laughed. - I like the feeling... Have you ever killed someone, young lady? Wait, what's it called?
"And it would be nice if you said your name, because it's hard to have to keep coming up with mean nicknames for yourself."
- Kristine, I love the way you are... He is not easily intimidated.
Little did he know that he was controlling me not to let my fear show, besides that my legs were wanting to tremble.
- Today is your lucky day, I'll tell you my name... I'm Gregory. - made a small salute.
- What do you want with me? Or am I to deduce that you, by pure chance, found me leaving the shop?
- Smart woman or do you prefer wolf? - he laughed. - My dear, I must say that, really, I never plan my actions, but today was unprecedented... I felt a burning need to see you and get to know you properly.
- Is that all? My voice came out a little more relieved than I wanted. "Something tells me you want something more."
"Kristine, do you know what a wolf is attracted?" Of course you know, beautiful as she is, she must have attracted a lot of men.
I held myself back from laughing at his face, and at the same time at my life situation, which was not at all what he imagined.
"You're very lucky, because if it weren't for the circumstances, I'd kill you the same way I killed everyone else." - he smiled. "First, it would make you fear so much that you would lose track of yourself, then I would make you beg to live, then I would kill you..." And best of all, you'd be alone. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
I was unnerved by the way he talked about the deaths, as if the people were nothing less than mere puppets as he played reaper.
"You know I wouldn't be stupid to walk around alone knowing that a freak like you is on the loose," I growled.
"Look, you're angry too. - licked his lips. "I don't think there's any way I can get any more excited, or is there?"
"I hate men like you!" I almost slapped him in the face.
"I've already told you not to call me sir!" he stared at me. "You displeased me, Kristine, now you'll have to come with me.
"Do you think I'm crazy?" he laughs. "Nothing you do will make me go after you."
-Indeed?
I stared at him, his smell, still horrible, changed a little... My hair stood on end as I realized that he was really excited.-
Do you know that friend of yours, Philip? - he laughed. - He's obsessed with you, I talked to him these days... I know where he lives and where his father works, it's not too difficult to plan an attack once in a lifetime.
- Don't you dare do anything to them!
"I won't do it if you come with me to that abandoned park..." That's where I saw you for the first time.
- How will I know that you will keep your promise?
"You will be alive to witness my word." He smiled and ran a finger on my cheek.
"Do you want me to believe that I will go with you to a secluded place and come out unscathed?"
"I couldn't kill you." He took his hand from my face.
He was crestfallen for a moment and then when he looked at me, his eyes burned with desire.
"I've been hooked on you, Kristine. - he smiled mischievously. "The wolf here is very attracted to you, and I have plans tonight for both of us."
I swallowed, I had no reason to hide my fear; if I could, I would have run away, but I wouldn't forgive myself if something happened to Jerry or Felipe.