CURSED BY MOON, BOUNDED BY BLOOD
chapter 13
lily
Safe? What was that out there? That wolf? And you… (pausing) You weren’t human. What are you, Patrick?
Patrick hesitates, his jaw tightening. He sets the tea down on a small table and rubs the back of his neck, struggling for the right words.
Grimalkin
(interrupting, leaping onto the table with a huff)
Oh, for the love of the Moon, just tell her! You’re not getting any younger, Prince.
Lily looks between the two of them, her confusion deepening.
lily
Prince? What is he talking about?
patrick
(sighing heavily, sitting on the edge of the bed)
It’s not as simple as it sounds, Lily. There’s a lot you don’t know—about me… and about yourself.
lily
(leaning forward, her voice firm)
Then explain. Because I just saw things that shouldn’t exist, and I think I deserve the truth.
Patrick locks eyes with her, the flickering firelight reflecting in his amber gaze. He takes a deep breath.
patrick
I’m a werewolf. The Alpha of my pack, to be exact. The wolves you saw were members of the Dark Pack, enemies who’ve been after me—and now you—for reasons tied to your… heritage.
lily
(shaking her head, incredulous)
My heritage? What are you talking about? I’m just… I’m just a regular person!
Grimalkin
(snorting, sarcastic)
Grimalkin
Oh, sure. A regular person who wields magic, transforms under a Blood Moon, and has ancient curses chasing her. Completely ordinary.
lily
(staring at him, her voice a mix of disbelief and anger)
Why would they be after me? I’ve never even seen them before last night!
patrick
(leaning closer, his tone soft but serious)
patrick
(hesitating, then speaking carefully)
Because you’re not just human, Lily. You’re… different. You’re a hybrid—a werewolf and a witch.
lily
(shaking her head, her voice rising)
No. That’s impossible. I’m just me. I don’t even believe in magic, let alone… this!
Grimalkin
(snorting, pacing along the table)
Oh, sure. You don’t believe in magic, but you’ve cast spells without even realizing it. That wolf? They weren’t just scared of Patrick. They were terrified of you.
lily
(turning to Grimalkin, her voice sharp)
Terrified of me? Why?
patrick
(gently)
Because hybrids are rare. Powerful. And dangerous. Most werewolves and witches don’t trust hybrids—they see them as a threat. The Dark Pack believes they can use your power for their own ends.
lily
(her voice cracking, overwhelmed)
This doesn’t make sense. If this is true, why wouldn’t I know about it? Why didn’t anyone tell me?
Patrick hesitates, his expression clouding. Grimalkin flicks its tail, sensing his reluctance to speak.
Grimalkin
(dryly)
Oh, go ahead. Tell her about the family secrets. It’ll come out eventually.
lily
(snapping)
Family secrets? What does that mean?
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