Chapter 61: A Day with Maya

The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of my room, casting a warm glow across my bed. I stared at the ceiling, replaying yesterday's conversation with Maya in my mind. I had told her everything—about the night Noah bit me, about becoming a werewolf, about the hunters, and even about my complicated feelings for Noah. It felt surreal to finally let it all out, to share my secret life with someone who had known me since childhood. Maya had listened intently, her expression shifting from disbelief to concern, and then to something that resembled awe. When I finished, she simply hugged me, tight and reassuring, as if to say that nothing could change the bond we shared. It was a relief, but there was also a gnawing fear in the pit of my stomach. Would things really remain the same between us? Today, I needed a break from everything—Noah, the pack, the constant threat of the hunters. I needed to feel normal, even if just for a day. And Maya was the perfect person to help me recl