Chapter 56: If I Said Yes
Kaya
I don’t know why—or how—but my feet have already carried me out of the library. It feels as if I’ve lost control of my own body, pulled by some strange, invisible force dragging me away from the warmth of the building and straight toward the looming entrance of the forest.
There’s something out there.I can see the darkness lingering like a menacing shadow, almost alive.And, for reasons I don’t understand, I have to know what it is.
A whirlwind of emotions swells in my chest as I walk forward, drawn by the irresistible pull of the unknown. I feel almost enchanted—helpless to stop.What could it be? A ghost? A presence? A... ghoul?
Memories of my first ghoul encounter flood my mind, and an involuntary shiver runs down my spine. Still, I don’t hesitate.I must have lost my mind.My thoughts grow foggy, but my feet keep moving, inching me closer to the darkness that seems to reach out, hungry to consume me.
Until—
"Kaya."
The sound of my name snaps me out of the trance, yanking me back to reality.
I finally stop, mind still hazy, when a strong hand grabs my arm and spins me around. My eyes snap wide in surprise.
"Alpha Magnus?"
"What were you thinking? I’ve called your name at least ten times." His voice is low, calm, but laced with unmistakable concern.
His question leaves me blank—What was I doing?