Chapter 16

I had spent the day after the evening with Sarafine and Jarek locked in my room. Once because I didn't want to see anyone and twice because I didn't dare.

Xavier was far too freaked out last time, even though I was only in the garden. I didn't have to take another risk.

Melody had visited me and brought me something to eat. Otherwise, I hadn't seen anyone, which was fine with me. 

I didn't want to leave my room the next day either, but someone else had other plans. It was afternoon and when there was a knock on my room door I assumed it was Melody so I opened the door with a smile.

To my surprise it said Sarafine. I hadn't expected her. She gave me an apologetic smile and said, "Hi Layla." It took a moment, but finally, I answered: "Hello Sarafine." 

"I would pick you up for a run." The word run had fallen and Lilia immediately said: "Run! We can go out and transform! Say yes, Layla! Just say yes."

The usual reaction of the inner wolf when it c