The Devil Luna

Alina POV I was walking down the sidewalk, thinking about the next book I'm gonna read. It was a story about werewolves, of course. I had a good feeling for this one and I haven't read anything lately since I was too busy with college and work, so I felt anticipation for the hundredth time. It was a nice evening, a warm breeze brushed my hands and cheeks. My apartment building was just around the corner and behind it was the most beautiful sight – the sight of a forest, that looked so deep and glorious that I doubt someone had even gone for a walk there. It just looked impassable. I got home and went into the kitchen to make a coffee. When it was ready I took the cup and went straight to the balcony. I liked to sip it while enjoying the view at the same time. I was almost finished when a movement caught my sight. I froze, looking at a silhouette of a man just before the first line of trees of the forest. As I watched, the shadow moved and a pair of eyes locked with mine. It was so creepy, I felt goosebumps prickled up my skin. It was frightening, but I couldn't move. It was a man, I think around 60 years old. There was something disturbing about his whole… I don't know… call it aura or something… But he really looked like a creeper. Just when I thought my heart would jump out of my body, the man turned around, took one more intense glance at me, and disappeared between the trees. I was trembling, my whole body was trembling. I got inside and locked the door of the balcony. I checked the front door too. With still trembling hands, I grabbed the phone and called Monique. “Hey, watz up?” “I know you're working late tonight, but do you want to come to my place after your shift?” “What? Why? You'll be sleeping already.” “No, I won't. I…my neighbor caught a burglar in her place. Everything’s fine but I'm a little distressed. I'm sure tomorrow I will be good, but right now I would rather have a company.” “Really? Crap. Ok, don't worry, I'll come. Just relax and don't think about it. Hey, why don't you start the book that you wanted to read for weeks, what was it…the werewolf's story, right? Anyway, I have to go now. My boss is watching me. I'll see you in two hours ” … The day after I was feeling better. I've managed to reassure myself that someone was just messing around and I was overreacting. After Monique came, we went to sleep, but I still couldn't calm down. I'm glad she came though. She was one of my best friends and was the kind of person who was always on board with whatever you ask for. Seriously, I know that I just have to call her and she will be over in no time. I’m heading home, after my shift in the café. When I neared my building, I risked just a glance at the forest. I opened the door to my apartment and when got in, I made sure to lock it. As I turn around, a shadow moved in front of me and the next second I heard a male voice. “Finally, I’m waiting for about two hours" I froze and my heart leaped into my throat. I turned the light on with a trembling hand and I stared at the same man, who stood in front of the forest last night. Panic surged through me. “I can't believe you're a daughter of an Alpha and a Luna. The granddaughter of a witch" I looked at his face scared and confused. What is he talking about? A lunatic! There is a lunatic in my apartment and I was all alone with him. I took in his appearance – he was tall and thin and he was wearing all black – black coat, which was strange, considering the weather was warm, black pants and boots. I was wondering what must be my next move when he started talking again. “You're not very smart, are you? I thought it would be easier, but apparently, you need more time to adjust. We don't have much though. You’ll have to do it faster" I just stared at him. I’m still feeling scared, but I'm starting to understand that this has nothing to do with me. It was clear that he was just a random lunatic, who happen to pick me for his audience. It wasn't the best turn of this situation, but somehow was soothing he's not a raper or a murderer…I hope. He sighed. “Ok, I’ll have to do it the hard way. Just make sure you won't get crazy and do something stupid. Listen very carefully.” He looked around and picked up some of the books on my coffee table. “You do like to read about werewolves, don't you? I will say it only ones. You are Alina Carlwood. From the old Carlwood Forest pack. The most powerful pack that ever existed. You're the daughter of Alpha Brett and Luna Hallis. Yes. Werewolves... Stop watching me with this blank expression, I don't have time for..." He stopped talking, probably because my scared and confused look haven't changed. He sighed again. "Now, I will go and let you process this on your own and because I really don't want to lose more time, I will show you the truth myself. I'm leaving, but I want you to go and stand on the balcony to watch what I will do. Even if it's risky, I’ll do it, just to save time.” I just kept staring at his already leaving figure. As he grabbed the doorknob, he turned his head and stared back at me. “When I come again tomorrow, and I will, I want you to be ready. I'm not a threat, just don't try my patience. I can be a threat If I want." With these last words, he opened the door and closed it quietly. I let out a breath, I didn't know I was holding. One second I'm trapped with a crazy man with no way to escape from. The next I'm standing all alone in my apartment after he voluntarily took off. And If that’s not proof of his unstable mind, then what? A sudden thought occurred to me. What If he was waiting for me to really get on the balcony? What If he's watching and get mad? He could get back here. I opened the door and got outside. It was 11 pm, so it was dark already. As I'm trying to see something through the darkness, my eyes adapting to it, I caught a movement and spot him in the middle of the lawn. We stared at each other and the next second, in front of my astonished look, he started to take off his clothes. When he took off almost all his clothes, as I was going to turn around, he jumped in the air and the most shocking thing happened. In a second, there was a mess out of human hands, legs, animal fur, and paws. I took a sharp breath and fear got creeping up my body. A huge black wolf was staring now at me. A werewolf.