Chapter 41 - A Living Myth

Jake and Ella stared into the small bonfire which illuminated their surroundings, its flames enthralling their sight to keep gazing into it. Ella taking her time to take in what Jake just told her. "Only occasionally though, not always. But, I can hear them." he said and Ella's mind raced. “I've always heard the myths and tales of werewolves possessing the ability to read minds and hear thoughts, but they remained just that, myths. Or that's what I thought at least” “All the Legends are true, woman” he said and smiled at her, “It's Ella,” she said, returning the smile. “But I had absolutely no idea that it was real, that you are real, a living myth walking amongst us” she added. “I know, that was why it hurt to watch your impressive combat skills. You said you were only a chef and a housekeeper and that you didn't know how to fight” “However, I felt... surprised, but stupid at the same time when I observed you there, fighting like a seasoned warrior” Feeling a wave of remorse,