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I chuckle and take my seat, eager to dig into the delicious meal Mom’s prepared.

Chapter 35

Selene

Pine.

Freaking pine.

I’ve been catching whiffs of Liam’s scent in the corridors for the past few days, but we haven’t crossed paths yet.

The need to talk to him has been gnawing at me, especially after what happened with Blake.

As I head to my car during lunchtime to grab a blood bag, something catches my eye. It’s someone who looks like Katya, and my heart stops.

Then she turns around and… it’s not her. I realize that my mind is playing tricks on me.

I have not encountered any of the vampires since Blake’s visit, which only makes me feel more uneasy.

I know I need to talk to Liam now. The threat feels too real to ignore.

With a sense of urgency, I track down Grayson after classes. He apologizes for missing our tutoring sessions, but I wave it off, telling him it’s no big deal. “Can you tell me where I can find Liam?” I ask, trying to keep my voice steady despite the anxiety bubbling inside me.

Grayson hesitates for a moment before replying, “He’s kind of busy, but I can give you his phone number and address if you want.” He winks at me, and I can feel my cheeks flush.

“Uh, yeah, that would be great,” I say, trying to hide my nerves.

As I head home, the thought of calling Liam dances around in my mind, but this feels like a face-to-face kind of conversation.

Annie finds me pacing in my room and asks, “Are you okay?”

I have been seeing less and less of her these days.

“Yes, of course. I just have a lot on my mind. Are you okay? Why do you look so exhausted?” I ask.

She sighs, sinking onto her bed. “There’s been an increase in the number of animal attack cases at the hospital. The ER has been flooded.”

My blood runs cold at her words. I know these aren’t just animal attacks.

These are vampire attacks.

What if we are already too late?

I have to talk to Liam.

After a quick shower, I change into leggings, a leather jacket, and comfortable boots. As I’m leaving, Annie asks me where I’m off to.

“Just going for drinks with a friend,” I say, trying to sound casual.

My hands are trembling as I drive to Liam’s apartment.

I’ve been trying to consume less blood lately. With all the vampires around, stealing from the hospital has become riskier.

The anxiety gnaws at me, making it hard to focus on the road. I drum my fingers on the steering wheel, trying to steady myself.

I park across the street from Liam’s building, my heart pounding in my chest.

Will he think I’m being a stalker by showing up here unannounced after our night together?

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