“W-What?” I can’t help but exclaim, my mind moving a mile a minute. “B-But, Lucas is a dog! I mean, a wolf!” The boy (apparently Lucas?) just giggles again.
“Don’t be silly mommy.” He says. Since when did I become mommy? I think faintly. “I can change. I’m still Lucas like this!” he clarifies unhelpfully.
“O-Okay.” I say, rapidly noticing the kid isn’t wearing any kind of clothing. This is so goddamn weird! I think, trying to maintain my sanity. Lucas can… apparently turn into a person!? What?!
“Could you… always do that?”
“Not until right now.” Lucas asserts with childish authority. I’m starting to think I may still be dreaming up this whole scenario, so I start rolling with the punches.
“Why not?”
“Cause I’m a werewolf, mommy!” Lucas says with a smile, like the
