Ariel
My mom and I walk in silence on a trail in the backyard of the house. "I can tell something is bothering you. Mom, do you not feel comfortable here? We can find another apartme-
"No!" She stops me mid-sentence. "I truly love this place. It- it just reminds me of another packhouse I had the opportunity to live at."
I stop walking and stare at her dumbfounded. What is she saying? Another packhouse? She..she knew about werewolves this whole time?
"I can see you overthinking, Ariel. Just.. hear me out." I listen closely as she tells me about William, who was also a werewolf, and how her rejection of him led to his suicide. I can't believe she waited until now to tell me this secret. I thought we always told each other everything. I can't help but feel a little hurt.
"I'm telling y
