It was hard, but I stayed focused as much as possible in all the classes, I only almost slept in the last two.
As soon as I leave college, I pick up my phone and see that there is a message from Triton, asking if I am okay and that he was going to settle some matters with Lorena, but that he intended to be home before nightfall.
One name was enough to make me jealous, I was a little sulky... I didn't even know the girl and already thought she was suspicious. I sighed before answering him, told him that I was fine and that I had already left college, and that I was going to visit Vivian. I put my phone away and took the way to go to her house, I wasn't in a hurry.
I blushed at the thought of how I would tell her I was dating, Vivian is very smart and will ask all kinds of questions, I better be prepared.
I thought of some possible answers and only then did I feel calmer, it was then that my thoughts changed and I kept remembering the moment when he confessed to me. I
was laughing to myself when I arrived at Vivian's house, as always, the big gates and high security intimidated me.
I rang the intercom and soon the doorman let me in, I smiled gratefully and went up the parking ramp, when I got to the entrance, Tyson, one of the butlers, smiled and told me that Vivian was waiting for me in the back garden, I was excited because I loved the aromas and peace that the garden had.
Vivian was sitting in a chair and pointed to another chair, I sat down, put my bag on the floor and my cell phone on the table that was in the middle of us.
"Did this friend really help you?" he smiled mischievously.
- Why do you say that? - I joke.-
Because you have the happiest face and a beautiful smile. - he said, giving me another evaluation. - I want to know everything.
Vivian settled better in the chair, keeping her eyes fixed on me, I moved to ease the pressure.
-Good... Where do I start?
- How did you meet him and when? What does it look like? What's the name?
-OK... He is an acquaintance of my aunt's, and came as soon as he heard that she had passed away. -Answered. "His name is Triton and he's like... My style of guy, you know?
She looked at me with a "that's not enough" face, I took a deep breath and continued.
- He's gorgeous, he has light brown hair and such intense caramel eyes... He's almost my height and has such a sexy body. Oh, and the ass... Vivian, he's perfect!
- Hmmm... All that's left is for me to approve it. She laughed. - Another question... Are you together or is it just friendship?
"He asked me out on a date last night," I confirmed.
She was flabbergasted, and I knew there would be a lot of questions coming now.
-Oath? And you did, right?
"Of course!" he laughs.
- Aii... How cute! - pouted. - Tell me more about him... Is there anything else about it that caught your attention?
Yes, her delicious nutty smell, her burning kiss, and her desire for me.
"Yes," I answer, smiling. "He has an interesting personality... When I first met him he was all rebellious, you know? Then he was getting cute and a little shy, last night, for example, he was very blushing when talking about his feelings and asking me out on a date, but he still has a bit of rebellion... Which makes it very charming.
- A boy with bipolar disorder... How old is he?
Two hundred and fifteen, I thought.
- Twenty-seven. - I lied. - And he doesn't have bipolarity, poor thing!
- I'm kidding. - he stuck his tongue at me. - But it's a good age for you, for now, he's approved... The personal assessment is missing.
- I think you'll like it.
- The way you talk, I'll like it... But the way Felipe talks about him, it sounds like he controls you and stuff. -Commented.
"What has he come up with?" I snorted.
"Oh, he said you were hanging out with a boy older than you and that he was doing what he wanted with you.
At times, Felipe looked like an older brother, and unfortunately, he was overstepping again.
"He never gives up, does he?" - sigh. - Because of his lies, Bryan and Triton fought.
"Bryan Hall?" - his eyes widened. - The quietest and most peaceful guy who lives in this town?
- That's right.
We were silent for a while, Vivian must have been piecing together the information from our conversation while I enjoyed the coloring of the garden and its smells.
"He still loves you, doesn't he?" she asked. "That's why he got into a fight with Triton.
"I know that, but I've talked to him and we've decided that's enough for both of us. - I said. - Besides, I really believe that I'm in love with Triton.
-Certainty? You don't even know him well. - she commented. "Not that I don't think it will work, but it's just that I care about you.
"I know, Vivian. - I smiled. - But don't worry, I'll tell you everything.
Everything you can know.-
You know you can count on me for everything! - he smiled. - By the way, have you told Amy?
-Not yet... Like I told you, it all happened last night.
-Everything? All what? He smiled mischievously.-
Declaration of love, dating proposal, and making out on my couch. - River. - I didn't go to bed with him, Vivian!
Although we almost went yesterday.
"But you wanted to just squeeze his ass," he laughed.
I imagined the feeling of squeezing her ass and felt my cheeks heat up.
- I knew it! You naughty!
- It's not like that at all! - I tried to defend myself. - I-I'm not to blame if I like butts and his is so hot...
- You're guilty, there's no other way.
-Is... It seems so. I sighed and smiled. "When I squeeze his ass, I'll tell you what it felt like." -river.-
I'll wait anxiously. - she shook her head smiling. - But now, seriously... Did you declare yourself to him as well?
-Look... I was honest, I said I still didn't know if I was ready or not, that I wasn't sure of my feelings.
- He's quite understandable... He must truly love you. -Nodded.
-I hope so.
*
As I say... Talking to Vivian is always very good, because I feel that she never pressures me too much and I always manage to vent to her, as well as she tells me many things.
I left there feeling very good, light and happy, my steps even seemed smoother.
But then I remembered that the center should be full at this time, I sighed, I didn't like the idea of having to face an uproarious crowd, thank goodness I remembered a small detour. I
just had to enter the forest from the north and walk until I reached the southern part, simple and effective. I was about to enter Trevarch when I realized that someone was following me, I turned and sniffed slowly, then he showed up: Felipe Letrosk.
- Philip? - I remained still. - Why were you following me?
He came out of his hiding place and I was very confused when I smelled him... It had completely changed, it still smelled like ginger, but also my kind.
"I'm worried about you, Kristine," he said as he approached. "Ever since that guy came along, you've been acting strange.
- I'm just being myself... It's not my fault if you didn't know my way. -Explained. "And this guy has a name, it's Triton.
- You're lying... No need to hide... I know he did to you what Gregory did to me.-
G-Gregory, the killer? I gasped. - What do you mean?
"He and this Triton guy are wolves, but you already knew that..." Because he changed you just like that madman changed me.
I could only be in a nightmare, Gregory had told Felipe about our species and then turned him... But I had to be sure before I made a mistake.
"It must not have been easy for you," he commented. - The first nights are the worst, because out of nowhere you are no longer you, but a mad wolf wanting to hunt or have fun... I got a little wild, but I like the feel... I feel powerful.
"So it was you who came to my house yesterday?"
- I think it was... I don't remember very well.
He was telling the truth, I took a deep breath and confirmed, he was indeed smelling like a wolf.- Don't
pretend you don't understand me! - he shouted. - I know this scoundrel has been controlling you, what does he think he is? An alpha male? -Laughed.
- He's not controlling me! - I said. - He helped me a lot if you want to know.
- Don't worry, together we can run away and nothing bad will happen to us.
-Are you crazy? Run away from what?
- From the guy who's been controlling you, of course.
"I've already told you he's not controlling me, and his name is Triton!"
He moved a little closer and smiled.
- You don't have to be afraid... But if you want, I can face you.
- Philip, listen carefully... He's not an enemy and I think he's the only one who can help you.
"Help me?" he growled. "He's going to need help when I'm done with him."
"You're not going to do anything!" I shouted.
"He brainwashed you, that's it, isn't it?" He gritted his teeth. - I'm going to kill the bastard!
- For God's sake, Philip, listen to me! I swayed him by the shoulders. "You have to come home with me, Triton should be there by now."-
Is she living with you? - pushed me. - Living at your expense?
"He started living with me yesterday. - I explained. - Please, Philip, you need to trust me.
- How am I supposed to trust you?
He grabbed me by the shoulders, I felt my left arm go limp from the pressure he was putting on my wound.
- Look me in the eye and tell me if I'm lying!
He stopped and stared at me for a while, then let go of me and took a deep breath.
"I can work things out on my own, I don't need the bastard's help," he said. "But I'm still going to get you, I'm not going to leave you in his hands."
Stubborn! Why didn't he listen to me? I could help him if he would let me.
- Philip, you can't face him... He's so much stronger than you. -Said. "I know he'd never hurt you, but if you force him, I don't know how far he has control.
"Nothing you say will change my mind.
I walked over and looked into his eyes, even though I said all that, his eyes told me he was confused.
"Give us a chance to help you," I said.
His jaw was tense and his breathing a little rive, he put his hand in his hair and looked at me.
"Why do you defend him so much?" he asked.
"Because I love him," I blushed.
It was amazing how easily the words came out of my mouth. However, I think I made a huge mistake, because Felipe's eyes were full of anger.
"I won't forgive him, what did he do to you?"
- I already told you he didn't do anything! Why don't you believe me?
But it was too late, Felipe was so angry that he turned into seconds as I suspected, he was still unstable and now he was going to go after the Triton. -
Wait! - I stopped in front of the wolf. - Listen to me, I know you can control yourself... And I can help you understand all of this.
He growled and came at me, but not to attack me, he jumped me up and went into the woods.