Chapter 102

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After Adam left, I followed Sadie into the mansion and there in the luxury living room, I found Lydia pouring herself a glass of white wine. Sadie grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me towards the stairs and as we climbed, my phone buzzed. The moment I saw Theon's caller ID, my heart did a somersault and I took a deep breath before answering.

"Hello?"

"Security said you never came home, where are you?"

"At Sadie's." I answered, glancing at my friend. "Her parents invited me to dinner."

There was silence on the other end.

"Hello."

"Did you get my text?"

"Yeah. You're out of town."

"Yes. I am...securing the cure. You will get it soon."

paused, feeling hope on the horizon of my heart. "How soon?"

"Any moment from tomorrow considering there are no hiccups along the way."

I felt my heart hammer aagainst ribs. "Is it possible to get the cure before the event?"

"I'm sorry, no." He said and my hope deflated. "Is anything the matter?"

'No. Not at all." I blurted. "Carry on and... thanks for everything."

He paused again. "Glad, you are in a better mood. Stay safe and keep me updated on your whereabouts. Understood?" "Yes."

"And one more thing.."

"Yeah?"

he meant, the call ended and I stood at the stairs, staring at my

that? To be careful

to wear and when she saw how her PJs hugged my body perfectly, her jaw dropped. "Your body is giving tea!" She exclaimed and

neck warmed at

round as she

heat in my

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on. I saw the way he was looking at you.

and frowned. "Well, even if I like him back, that can't

since he's like a Prince in his own right. I bet his parents will choose a wife for

nodded. "Adam has only been to our house once when my parents hosted a party. He's rarely seen on other occasions or with girls so him being with you is like really surprising." She said, "It's like bringing a unicorn to our house." "Oh." I pondered on her words. "But I still don't get it. What's so special

Just that they command a lot of respect

I concluded

hand and although she

tell they were mates and so in love. A sense of longing formed within me and it morphed into sadness as I watched them. I wish I could have that but I know I can't. Maybe that's why I indulge with

man rose to his feet, his eyes fixated on me, and then it flickered to my pendant and a shadow crossed his features before he looked at

be

forth my hand to shake him. "Yes sir. Nice to meet you

I could finish my statement, Mr. Cresswell drew me into a hug. "It's so good to finally meet you." He said

and beamed down at me. "How are

""Fine sir."

he led me to a sofa. Sitting adjacent to them, I watched Lydia link hands with her husband again. "It's really good to see you again." I shared a glance with Sadie. "Again? We've met

looked at his wife. "Yes we have. We knew you as a little girl.

sat up in my seat. "You're a scientist too? Can

secure a cure for mutants. When it came to science and the anatomy of the werewolf and

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He was

chest at his words. My father was

called his

rising to his feet. "Be

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