The bell rang and I heard my mom open the door to none other than my older crush and mate, Ethan. “I have come to see Anna,” he told her without preamble, acting as if he was the owner of the house. Well, I had no wish to see the guy. Could he be any more oblivious to what he had done? He had driven me away when I had awakened. He had acted like a judgmental werewolf. Nevertheless, I hurried to descend the stairs, quickly enough that I was able to witness the slap he received. My eyes bulged at my mother’s uncharacteristic violent behavior. “What the actual…?” He spluttered, sounding angry, looking disbelieving. “Finish that sentence if you’re man enough,” she threatened. His eyes turned black for a split second and I was quick to get my mom out of the way. He then took me in,