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My body hurts. Like I've just run a damn marathon.

Every part of me feels heavy, like something is growing inside me.

Something I can't name. Something I don't want to name.

I'm fully aware that I'm awake.

But I don't want to open my eyes.

Not yet.

My memories are still intact... And the last thing I want is to wake up and see that psychopath's face.

And the fangs... God, the fangs.

I know I saw them. That wasn't a dream. That wasn't some drugged-up hallucination.

He bit me. Jared... or Theo, whatever the hell his name is- He's not human.

He's a werewolf. And now... I...