Charmaine's POV
I'm jolted awake by the buzzing of my phone on my bedside table. I groggily reach over to silence it, but my heart sinks when I see Marcus's name flashing on the screen. My mind racing, I quickly get out of bed and make my way to Lily's room. I gently kiss her forehead, making sure she's sleeping soundly. I lock the windows and doors, double-checking that everything is secure before pocketing the keys.
I make my way back to my room, my senses on high alert. I can feel the familiar stirrings of my werewolf instincts, responding to the call of the night. I take a deep breath, letting the transformation take hold. My body begins to shift, my senses growing sharper as my werewolf form takes over. I feel a rush of exhilaration as I pad silently out of my room, my paws making b
