Marceline was bewildered when she heard Kira''sst remarks.


    ''What did he say? We fought together while I was in my werewolf form?''


    Marceline hastily removed his hands that were wrapped around her body as she turned around to face Kira.


    "What do you mean? You already knew about this? You knew that I became a werewolf? But you never said a word to me?!" Marceline questioned Kira with her ring eyes.


    "Why didn''t you tell me?" She was upset because Kira hid this important thing from her.


    Kira heaved a deep sigh, reaching out to her. But Marceline just hit his hand away from her. She didn''t want Kira to touch nor hold her.


    "I''m sorry if I didn''t tell you this sooner. It''s just that I''m afraid you will be hurt and react negatively. But I swear, I was looking for the right opportunity to tell you the truth." Kira exined his side to her.


    Marceline didn''t know what to feel anymore. She just wanted to be alone, have space to clear her mind and gather herself. It was so hard to ept this but she knew that she should focus on her goal.


    Kira''s presence helped her change her mind about her n of killing herself. She must not die until she punishes the people responsible for her misery!


    "I will ask you this for onest time… Kira, just leave! I just want to be alone for now." Marceline said, her face void of any emotions. She was too tired tonight– mentally, emotionally, and physically.


    "I can''t leave you…" Kira responded, very reluctant to leave her.


    Marceline pursed her lips, giving him a cold sharp re. But Kira never gave in as he didn''t want her to be alone in the middle of nowherete at night and while the rain was pouring so hard.


    "Kira, enough! That''s an order! I want to be alone." Marceline''s angry voice echoed in the riverbank.


    Kira was not able to say a word. He could imagine her in her giant white wolf form, snarling at him just to make him leave. He had to admit that Marceline had this kind of powerful aura that could easily intimidate everyone, even him.


    He couldn''t stand it when Marceline was getting mad at him. This time he had to raise his white g and yield to what she wanted. He didn''t want to upset her more.


    "Alright! I will leave but promise me one thing… you have toe back after an hour or two. Your grandpa needs you. You have to stay strong for him!"


    Marceline''s eyes softened a little at the mention of her grandfather. Kira was right. She had to be strong for her grandfather''s sake. She couldn''t leave him at this crucial moment.


    "I promise. I wille back," Marceline reassured Kira.


    Her words of assurance were enough for Kira to be at ease. The most important thing was that Marceline was safe and sound. He thought he was toote and something bad happened to her. But it turned out someone helped Marceline.


    Kira thought it was Ste who saved Marceline from drowning. Little did he know, aside from Ste, a powerful vampire was there, saving Marceline. And that vampire was none other than, his best friend, Raizel– the current leader of the Vampire n.


    Kira was about to leave her when he paused on his track. There was still one important thing he hadn''t told her yet.


    "Ste… that''s her name… the name of your wolf."


    Marceline had conflicting thoughts after hearing Ste''s name. For some unknown reason, her heart constricted as she remembered the sad look in Ste''s eyes. The white wolf shed some tears before she disappeared from her sight.


    Marceline couldn''t understand why she also felt hurt when she sensed Ste''s pain and sadness. It seemed that she had been through a lot just like Marceline.


    When Kira left, Marceline had the opportunity to confront Ste once again. She wanted to ask her how she would be a normal human being again.


    ''Maybe, there is a way I can get rid of the werewolf blood in my system. Should I ask Kira to drain all my werewolf blood? I wonder if it will work,'' Marceline mused to herself. She finally calmed down a little bit.


    Marceline took shelter under the big tree as the rain continued to pour down. There, she called Ste out, wondering if her wolf was listening to her.


    "Are you here, Ste? If you are, thene out! Speak to me!"


    Ten seconds had passed but no one answered her so she tried it again.


    "Ste! Talk to me! Don''t hide! I know you can hear me!" Marceline yelled, urging Ste to speak up.


    It didn''t take long when Marceline finally heard Ste''s voice in her subconscious. This was the first time the two of them would talk to each other while Marceline was in her clear conscious state.


    ''You finally summoned me. Are you willing to listen to me now?'' Ste asked Marceline expectantly. Though she got hurt by Marceline''s words and actions, Ste still chose to speak to Marceline.


    Their line ofmunication was now open as their barrier had been broken because of tonight''s incident. Marceline was already aware of Ste''s existence so she could talk to her now through their mind link.


    "Tell me how I can go back to being a normal human being?" Marceline tantly asked Ste.


    Ste fell silent for a moment. If only Marceline could see Ste''s face right now, she could tell how gloomy she had be after asking her.


    ''Are you going to sacrifice me again?'' Ste asked Marceline, making her more confused.


    "Sacrifice you?! What do you mean?"


    Ste was about to answer her when suddenly both of them sensed someone else''s presence. Someone was fast approaching her. Marceline could hear the running footsteps, going closer to her spot.


    ''Vampires. I could smell the strong scent of vampires and blood! Be careful!'' Ste warned Marceline.