“COUNT ME IN,” Carmelita whispered to Diego while facing her teacher. She was trying not to grab his attention again. Finally, she had something to look forward to besides the gruesome winter they were enduring. She started daydreaming about the possibilities of her time with Diego. She had heard stories about having mates, but no one was like her—a hybrid. For sure, things wouldn’t go smoothly, she pondered.
Diego’s smile went from ear to ear with her words. It was easier to interact with him now that she had unlocked her werewolf abilities. Her heart skipped a beat when he held her hand for a brief moment, and sparks flew all over the place. She wanted more. It was addictive.
“For our next class, you need to read one book from this list, give a full-page summary, and give a two-page di
