joelien_malan

Haylie never expected her life to take a supernatural turn. One ordinary night out with her best friend became the catalyst for everything to change. That was the night she met Liam—a man unlike anyone she'd ever known.

Haylie was drawn to Liam's charm, but she couldn’t have guessed the secret he carried: he was a wolf shifter. Her world unraveled further when she discovered the truth about her own family. The mother she lost at just five years old had also possessed a wolf side, a heritage Haylie had never imagined. Now, the man she was falling in love with and her father were both connected to a hidden world she barely understood.

As Haylie delved deeper into this mysterious legacy, a sinister twist awaited her. Melody, a wicked and vengeful rival, ended Haylie’s life in a treacherous betrayal and took over her identity. Trapped in limbo, Haylie's spirit lingered, tethered to the one person who could save her—Liam.

Fate would have to work its magic to reunite Haylie with the man she loved and to give her the chance to reclaim her life. But time was running out, and the battle for her soul had only just begun.

Fated to a human

I followed Liam as he led us away from the park, away from the bustling skate park, and toward a quieter place. The surroundings began to feel more familiar with each step, a faint recognition stirring in my chest.

Then, as I looked ahead, my breath caught in my throat, and my eyes brimmed with tears. There it was—our tree.

My lips parted as I glanced at Liam. A soft, knowing smile spread across his face, and without thinking, I rushed forward, my feet moving on their own toward the old willow tree. It stood there, unchanged, just as I remembered it.

Under the cascading leaves that draped around it like a protective halo, I came to a stop. I set my skateboard down beside me and stared at the trunk, my heart pounding. Our initials were still carved into the rough bark of the oak.

"I can't believe it's still here," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. "It feels like it was just yesterday when we were here."

Chapter 137