The Werewolf and the Witch: The Wolf's Soul

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thday to Alessandra, happy birthday to you!" Everyone fr

om the crowd, their voice almost drow

closes her eyes for a moment, her lips parting as she thinks, then blows out the candles in one swift puff. T

ts of food. My eyes immediately lock onto the sticky chicken wings, glistening in all their messy, m

s the only thing o

liss. This is the life. The crispy edges contrast perfectly with the tender meat, and I feel like I

essandra is dancing with Dad. Her long, dark hair sways as she moves in time with the music, laughing at something Dad says. Her smile is radiant, and

a panic, I whirl around to catch myself. The pile of wings and food in front of me trembles and tips over,

ttered sweets. My heart skips a beat as I look at the disaster I've caused. The wings, the glorious

ng everything sticky. Standing up, I clutch a few

an clean it up for you," a

ncerned. "Please clean it up before Mum finds out," I b

his up as soon as possible," he says, and they nod enthusiastically, starting to pick up the sc

act that they're now covered in dirt. It doesn't matter; nothing will keep me f

ings in your arms?" Mira's voice i

Um... you see..." I scratch the back of my head, unsure of how to explain. "I was leaning

, clearly unimpressed.

y fault! They were so tempting, sitting

r arms. "You and your

It's like the universe mad

chicken was for others, too, Lai

e dance floor, completely oblivious to my wing disaster. "Mum and Dad obviously put t

ay's about Ale, so I'm sure they wouldn't do th

le, not willing to

her tone a little more serious. "I

eat. I turn to her with wide eyes, panic se

g this. "I won't tell, if y

uld you ask such a thing?" I clutch my chicken

ing. "Oh, look, Mum's over there,"

y panic, I shove the entire handful of chicken wing

with herself as she holds o

thing, but luckily, she's still busy chatting with some

erly served," Mira teases as she munches on

ht. Like I can resist when

y, you

. I feel a little guilty for the mess I've caused, but at least the food is still being cle