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Chapter 0600

Nina

*Jessica... You're a werewolf now."

As I uttered those words, it felt as if all of the air had been sucked out of the room. I wasn't sure how Jessica would react; to get into a major accident like she did, then wake up and find out you were no longer a human, was a huge change.

Lori and I glanced at each other, and she gave me an almost imperceptible nod of approval. At least one person approved, I thought. Even if Enzo was mad at me and Jessica didn't know what to say at all, at least someone understood why I felt the need to do what I did.

"You're joking," Jessica finally managed to utter, her voice quivering with a mixture of shock and uncertainty, her eyes as wide as two saucers. "I can't be a werewolf."

I nodded slowly, reaching out to take her hand in mine. It felt so warm now, a comforting feeling after how cold and lifeless it had felt last night. "It's true," I said gently. "I held an impromptu Claiming ceremony for you late last night. Honestly, I didn't think it worked, but... here we are."

Before Jessica could answer, Lori stepped forward, her expression a combination of empathy and worry. "Jess, you have to understand, it was a last resort. You were so close to death, and we didn't have any other options. Nina tried to heal you, but with her pregnancy, it didn't work. So she tried a different route."

Jessica's brow furrowed as she grappled with the weight of her newfound reality. "I get that, but... I didn't choose this, you know? It just feels so strange. No offense, but I didn't want to become a werewolf."

Enzo, who had been silently listening from the doorway, finally spoke up and strode into the room. He took me by surprise; I hadn't been expecting him to be there, but there he was, a cup of coffee in hand. "Jessica, if this isn't the life you want, there are ways out. But you'll need to wait until you're fully healed before considering any options."

Lori chimed in, her voice gentle. "Maybe, once you're feeling better, you could take the antidote. It seems like the easiest route to reversing the transformation. That would work, right, Nina?"

nodded. "It should

slowly, her mind clearly still reeling from the shock. "Okay. I'll consider it," she said softly, "but right now, my head is a mess, and I need

eyes. She reached out and took her fiancee's hand, giving it a squeeze. "Thanks to Nina, you've got so much more

eyes, but I blinked them away, nodding. "I just wanted to keep you with us. I hope

to sound upset or ungrateful.

ankle-the one that wasn't still in a cast, at least- through the blanket. "We're here for you if you need anything. If you have any questions, need any guidance, whatever. We'll do whatever we can

mind. "One more thing," she began, her voice trembling, "I don't feel like there's a wolf inside me, like you and Nina have described.

that your wolf is focusing all

a little longer to heal than we would in your position," I added. "Because your wolf didn't have a chance to emerge

you're bulletproof now."

his study." Lori chimed in again, her

settle in the room. We all laughed a bit at Lori's words, but I was just amazed and grateful that Jessica was here, talking to us, when only a few hours ago she

in that moment. "I'm just glad you're okay,

softening. "Thanks, Nina. I appreciate what you did, even if it wasn't what I

hug, celebrating the fact that Jessica was

and I prepared to leave the hospital, Lori remained behind with Jessica. We made our way to the car, and I let out a soft sigh of relief as

adventure," Enzo said, putting

we drove, however, I couldn't stop glancing at Enzo's wrist. The bruise kept peeking out from beneath his sleeve as he held onto the steering