Chapter 5

Mia had never felt this way before. She was captivated by Lucas's aura, and something about him made her heart race. It was as if he held the answers to the questions she had been searching for. She felt a strange pull towards him, a sense of familiarity that made her feel like she had known him forever.

As they walked through the dark forest, Lucas spoke about his life, about the curse that had plagued him for centuries. Mia was fascinated, and she couldn't help but be drawn to him. She felt that she understood him, that she could help him break the curse.

Lucas stopped suddenly and looked into Mia's eyes. He took her hand, and she felt a jolt of electricity run through her. "Mia," he said, his voice full of emotion. "I want to tell you something, but I'm not sure if you're ready to hear it."

Mia's heart skipped a beat. "What is it?" she asked.

"Promise not to hate me or leave me." He asked

"I promise not to." Mia said

"I'm a werewolf," he said simply.

Mia's eyes widened in surprise. "A werewolf?" she repeated.

Not only that ,

Lucas nodded. "I've been cursed by an ancient spell. I can never truly love anyone. If I do, I will die."

Mia was speechless. She had always been fascinated by myths and legends, but she never thought she would meet a werewolf. "What do you want from me?" she asked softly.

"I want you to help me break the curse," he said. "I think you're the only one who can do it."

Mia took a deep breath. She had never felt so alive. She was determined to help Lucas, to break the curse that had plagued him for so long. She felt a sense of purpose, and she knew that her life would never be the same again.

"I'm ready," she said, her voice steady.

Lucas smiled, and Mia knew that she had made the right decision. They continued their walk, their steps light as they spoke about their plans to break the curse.

As they made their way back to the edge of the forest, Mia felt a sense of excitement building within her. She was determined to help Lucas, and she knew that they would find a way to break the curse. She smiled, and she knew that she was where she was meant to be, by his side.

Mia sat in her bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong with Lucas. Despite her reservations, she found herself drawn to him, and now she was determined to find out what was going on.

She got up from her bed and decided to pay Lucas a visit. She made her way to his house, which was hidden away in the woods. When she arrived, she found Lucas sitting on his porch, staring into the night sky.

Mia approached him, and Lucas looked up, a sadness in his eyes. "What's wrong?" Mia asked.

"It's nothing," Lucas replied, but Mia could tell that there was something he wasn't telling her.

"Lucas, I know there's something wrong. You can talk to me," Mia said, putting a hand on his shoulder.

Lucas looked at her, and then sighed. "Mia, I have to tell you something," he said, looking away.

"What is it?" Mia asked, concerned.

"I'm a werewolf," Lucas said, finally looking at her.

Mia was taken aback by this revelation. She had heard of werewolves before, but she had never actually met one.

"A werewolf?" she asked, incredulous.

Mia stood across from Lucas, her heart racing as she tried to process what he had just told her. He was a werewolf, and he had confessed his feelings for her. She had never felt so torn in her life.

On one hand, there was Lucas, the man who made her heart skip a beat and her knees go weak. She couldn't deny the chemistry between them, but on the other hand, she was just a human, and being with a werewolf could put her in grave danger.

Lucas took her hand, his eyes pleading with her to understand. "I know this is a lot to take in, Mia, but I promise you, I would never do anything to harm you. I love you, and I need you in my life."

Mia's heart ached as she looked at him. She loved him too, more than anything, but she couldn't ignore the danger that being with him could bring. She tried to pull her hand away, but Lucas held on tight.

"Please, Mia, don't walk away from me. I know it's a risk, but I'm willing to take it. I'm willing to risk everything for you."

Mia's resolve was weakening. She wanted to be with Lucas more than anything, but she was scared. Scared of what the future might hold, scared of the danger that he might face because of her.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "I need some time to think, Lucas. I need to figure out if I can handle this, if I can handle being with a werewolf."

Lucas let go of her hand and stood up, his eyes sad but understanding. "Take all the time you need, Mia. I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes."

"Yes, and there's more," Lucas said, getting up from his seat. "I'm bound by an ancient curse."

Mia's eyes widened. "What kind of curse?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"The curse states that I can never truly love anyone," Lucas explained. "If I do, I will die."

Mia was stunned. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Why are you telling me this?" she asked.

"Because I think I might be in love with you," Lucas said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Mia's heart skipped a beat. Despite the risks, she found herself drawn to Lucas, and she was determined to help him break the curse.

"What can we do to break the curse?" she asked, determined.

"There is an ancient artifact that holds the key to breaking the curse," Lucas said. "But it is hidden in a place that is guarded by a powerful creature."

Mia's mind raced with possibilities. "We have to find it," she said, her voice full of determination.