Chapter 6
I ran my car on the road aimlessly. My head was spinning out of anger at Dylan and Marcus, and a unique encounter with the professor I didn’t know was just another blow to my headache.
As I stepped out of the car, the familiar sights and sounds of the park caught my attention, sending me back to a time when my life was simpler. The three of us had grown up together, exploring every beauty and adventure of this park, sharing our deepest secrets and dreams with each other. It used to be our den where we came to play together.
Dylan and Marcus, my two childhood sweethearts, suddenly stood before me, their eyes shining with excitement and nostalgia. We had shared so many memories together, and now, as I was standing in this park, it felt like no time had passed at all. I could still see the young self of ourselves paying there.
I sat on the bench, surrounded by the familiar sights and sounds of the park. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over everything. I closed my eyes, letting the memories wash over me.
I remembered the time when Dylan and Marcus had stood up for me against the school bullies. I must have been only 10 years old at the time. My Dad who was then the Alpha of our pack and my Mom, the Luna, met a rogue attack and couldn’t save themselves. Ever since that day, I became the target of many. They like bullying me, considering that my grandmother was too old and I had no to protect me. They would pass derogatory comments on me for being orphan, and because my parents died on my birthday, they call me bad omen too. Luckily, I had Dylan and Marcus who always protected me.
I remember the day I first met them. It was also in this park. I happened to meet my classmates who began bullying me, saying I would cause them injury if I remained at the same place as them because I was a bad omen. But, suddenly two handsome boys rushed to my side. They were so fierce and protective, refusing to back down even when the bullies had threatened them.
As I opened my eyes, I could almost see the two of them standing in front of me, their faces set in determination. Dylan had been the first to speak up, his voice clear and strong. “Leave her alone,” he had said. “She’s our friend.”
Marcus had nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing with anger. “Yeah, pick
on someone your own size.”
The bullies had backed down, intimidated by the two boys. I had been so
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grateful to them, feeling like I owed them my life.
As I sat on the bench, I remembered anoth
