Charlotte exchanged a few deep breaths as she alighted from the cab.

“Thanks,” she mumbled as she handed the taxi driver his fare.

After he had driven off, she smoothed her jacket with her fingers. A warm smile tugged at her lips as she bundled deeper in it. The cold winter air hit her face as she sliced a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Her smile faltered as she neared Amanda's apartment.

She took a deep breath before knocking on the door.

They'd been close friends, but it had been weeks since they last spoke.

Charlotte had heard rumors about Amanda's transformation, but she wasn't prepared for what...