203-Only When I Am Angry

Helanie:

Panic surged through my veins, and my steps faltered, retreating backward to put as much distance between us as possible.

"What happened? Not so confident when you're alone?" he commented, his hands tied behind his back as he leaned casually against the door.

He looked like a devil, staring and smiling at me.

"Get out," I mouthed, forcing the words out, but only air escaped my lips.

"Hmm? Say that again. Sorry, I didn't catch your gentle whisper," he teased, leaning forward as if pretending to hear me better.

"I said, get out, or I'll call for help," I whispered, my knees trembling.

The anger I felt at facing him again only deepened my hatred for the Moon Goddess. In this moment, I truly wanted to curse her for this. Not only had she burdened me with those cursed pheromones, but she also ensured my misery by denying me a wolf. If I had a wolf, I would have at least tried to run for safety—even now.