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Mia has lived her whole life tucked away on a remote farm, far from the noise and chaos of the city. Forbidden to leave and shielded from the truth about her family’s past, she’s always wondered what lay beyond the fences that held her in. Everything changes when she meets Andreis, a stranger whose arrival shatters the quiet rhythm of her world.

Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Mia begins to uncover long-hidden secrets about her bloodline. As her 25th birthday approaches, an ancient curse threatens to awaken—one that will transform her into something no longer human. With time running out, Mia must confront the mystery of her heritage and the terrifying destiny that awaits her.

Where the Wild Sleeps

I stood frozen, completely stunned by what I saw. My mind struggled to process it. My head throbbed—pounding painfully with everything that had happened today.

"What is this?" I demanded, raising the ID in my hand for Andreis to see. My voice was sharp, breathless. "Do you know this guy?" I added, my tone laced with suspicion.

Andreis took a slow step toward me, reaching as if to take the ID from my hand—but I quickly moved my arm behind my back, hiding it from him.

"Answer me," I said, voice trembling. "Tell me. Now."

My whole body was shaking—nerves, confusion, fear. Why does it feel like everyone around me is hiding something from me?

Instead of replying, Andreis turned away and walked over to his study table. He pulled out the chair and motioned for me to sit down. I stared at him, unsure, meeting his eyes—eyes that looked like they were silently pleading for me to calm down. Hesitantly, I stepped forward and sat in the chair, hoping—desperately—that this time, I would finally get some real answers.

He walked over to the door and gently closed it with a soft click. My heart started racing.

Once the door was shut, he slowly walked toward me again. I tilted my head up to meet his gaze. Something about the way he looked at me… it stirred something deep inside. Every time I stared into those eyes, it felt strangely familiar, like a memory I couldn't quite reach.

"Tell me. Now," I repeated, lifting the ID again.

Andreis took a deep breath, as if bracing himself.

"Listen, Mia. I shouldn't tell you this… but here we are," he said, brows furrowed with clear conflict. He looked like he was debating whether to speak or stay silent.

"Do you remember when I told you that our dads were best friends?" he asked.

Andreis walked to the edge of his bed and sat down, his hands clasped tightly together. I kept my eyes on him, my heart thudding so loudly I could barely hear anything else.

"Our dads…" he started, "they're the leaders of the tribe."

I blinked, confused. Tribe? What does that even mean?

I tilted my head, letting him know I wasn't following.

Andreis sighed—deep and tired, like he hadn't taken a real breath in years.

"Mia… we're not like other people. Our families… we're different. We carry something special. A gift."

My lips parted, but no sound came out. I didn't understand. I wanted to ask what kind of gift? but my voice failed me.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice sharp—confused, maybe even angry.

"N-nothing. I—" I began to respond, but Andreis cut me off before I could finish.

"I was just asking for her help," he said quickly. "I thought I saw something unusual around the farm. Her room is closest to mine, so I called her. But it turns out… I just imagined it."

He stood as he spoke and gave me a subtle nod.

Without a word, I rushed out of the room and made my way back to mine, my thoughts racing.

What was he about to say?

Why does Marco always show up at the exact moment I might finally get answers?

I slammed the door behind me and leaned against it, breathless.

The Truth Behind the Surface