"What the hell?" I took a step closer to the mirror, staring at my reflection in disbelief. The person looking back was still me, but at the same time it wasn't. I had the same thick, dark, curly hair. The same hazel eyes. The same olive skin with a light dusting of freckles (ugh) scattered across the bridge of my nose. But my curls were now streaked with highlights. And not the subtle, golden-brown ones that sometimes appeared during the summer. No, these were an aggressive, dazzling blond that went from the roots of my hair all the way to the tips. It looked like I had spent a full day getting my hair done in some upscale salon. Never mind that I had never set foot in such a place since the day I was born. My eyes appeared somehow wider and more luminous. The colour brighter, my eyelashes darker up against them. And, when I looked closely, my pupils seemed to be slitted almost like a cat. I looked down at my body. My skinny arms-which had always refused to gain any definition no matter how hard I exercised-were lined with flat, wiry muscles. My bony shoulders were now curved and smooth. My scrawny legs were toned like a dancer. I reached down and lifted my shirt, revealing two subtle lines running vertically down my perfectly flat stomach, hinting at the rock-hard abs underneath. My whole body was rippling with strength. Like liquid steel.

Ady Cast has been plagued by a fear of the darkness for as long as she can remember. The haunting, green, glowing eyes seem to follow her every move, lurking in the shadows. When Loren Lexington, the enigmatic new kid with the same mesmerizing green eyes, arrives at Ady's school, a mysterious connection sparks between them. But try as she might, Ady can't unravel the enigma shrouding their connection. It isn't until Loren finally reveals his secret - he is a werewolf - that everything falls into place. But peace is short-lived as a menacing presence descends upon their town, with a relentless pursuit of Ady and her younger brother, Vinny. United with Loren and his pack, they must confront the malevolent force determined to harm them. Can Ady and Loren defy the odds and protect their loved ones from the lurking danger? Or will they succumb to the dark forces threatening to tear them apart forever? ~~~~~ cover made by me (Cqari2Sweet) I do not own the photo. ranked #11 in #wattpadwerewolf 10/17/2023