A step forward

That day had turned tiring somewhen along the late afternoon. Lara's period came, and her stomach had cramps for a long while.

Jaden knew by instinct she wasn't feeling good, so he just followed her from one room to the other without causing trouble.

She managed to finish the housework and prepare dinner, and she even had time for a quick, hot shower.

Then, when Nate and Scarlet came, she set the table and watched them eat without much appetite. All four of them were gloomy.

The wolves because of the moon, and the human because of biology.

When Nate started walking away, she felt relieved she could finally go to sleep. She would have been useless the day after, either way.

But then, when he turned, she was caught off guard by his looks.

Lara observed Nate's white ears with all her attention. They were exactly like Jaden's. And, with their blonde hair, the two looked so alike.

She gulped, also feeling the need to touch his ears. It was stronger than her.