Chapter 11

The night crawler.

I hate to admit it, but I'm glad to have been bed-bound for the past few days, because Emilia's allowed to keep me company. Ever since Jared passed away, Emilia's been working constantly and Marianne, the new shifter, is taking care of the shop.

My scar's stinging a little, but I try to ignore the burns all over my body. After all, Jorgen assured me I'm still in the running. I can win, but I have to up my game and stop feeling sorry for myself. My skills are unique and I'm fast in my natural setting. Many shifters don't realise their magic can work to their advantage. They don't take time to develop or train their abilities. Jared taught me everything I needed to know from a very early age. He was the only other shifter who understood me. I miss him every day, like I miss my parents.