Chapter 42. Honeymoon

Calleb turned to Samah as soon as Giovanna had left.

"Do you want me to do this?"

"Yes. I don't want to be a monster."

Calleb held Samah's head and looked steadily into his eyes.

"You'll never get close enough to a human to rip his heart out!" He said and withdrew his hands. "Do you feel any different?"

"No. But I think... I've had enough to eat for a few weeks, maybe my appetite won't come back until the full moon rises."

"You're right. Let's wait for the next month to see if you'll be able to hold back."

"It won't be an easy wait. I'm already anxious. And I'm afraid you'll give up on me if this doesn't work..."

"I'll never give up on you, but if this doesn't work, we won't be able to continue living here. We'll have to flee. Hovar will hunt you down as long as you breathe.&quo