Chapter 57

Belle’s POV

“What are you doing here? Are you following me?” I couldn’t help but wonder about his real intentions.

“Don’t tell me you’re thinking I tracked you? It’s just a coincidence! I was just passing by and saw you, so I came over,” Fred explained.

“Why do you look guilty? Tell me what you need and who you are!” I respond, thinking about calling Doc. Chen asked about this man because I do not believe what he says about our two-time encounter being unintentional.

“You still don’t know a lot about our cultures. And yes, I’m like you— a wolf.”

I didn’t respond to his declaration because I had a different impression of him.

“—Yes, I can tell Fred is not a normal human being — but he also smells different from Doc Chen and me.

“It’s not your problem if my knowledge is limited. Perhaps it’s best if you don’t talk to me, even if we happen to meet by chance,” I reasoned as I turned to walk away.

But as I turned around, I noticed Zeke walk