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My heart squeezed.
“We don’t know that,” I said quietly.
“Maybe you don’t.” He put his hand under my chin, pushed it up, and his glittering gray eyes looked into mine. “But I do.” His thumb touched the corner of my mouth, and his lips sank onto mine.
ChapterTwenty-One
SPENCER
We were still having dinner when the first wave of pain rolled over my body. As hard as I tried to hide it, Finn felt it at once.
“I’m fine,” I said quietly, as he clutched my hand under the table.
Mom, who barely touched her food, nervously blinked every time she looked at me. I waited for a few more minutes, but after the second wave, I gave her a weak smile and put my fork down.
“Thanks, Mom.” I got up. “Sorry, guys, but I need to change into something more suitable. I’ll be back in a minute.”
Finn remained in his seat, but I could feel his and Mom’s eyes follow me all the way up the stairs.
Then I heard Mom say, “I’ll go place the candles around the circle. You three finish your food. You’ll need your strength.”
The moment I closed the door behind me, I dropped to my knees next to the bed and buried my face in its side right before I released a moan through my squeezed teeth. My body shivered. I waited for another wave to pass, then pulled myself up.
I took off the shorts, the tank, and the bra, grabbed the short, sleeveless dress I had left on the bed, and pulled it on.
I opened the window and stood there for a long moment, looking up. It was dark now, and the big, full moon stared at me from the inky sky.
I heard footsteps in the hallway before the door opened.
“Spencer,” Finn called quietly. I turned around. “It’s time.” He came closer and hugged me. “We need to go.”
I looked up at him, and our lips locked in a long, deep kiss.
“Whatever happens,” I whispered, “I want you to remember. I love you.”
“I love you too.” His glowing eyes locked with mine. “You’ll make a glorious wolf.” Holding my hand, he led me out of the room.
Mom was waiting for me downstairs.
“I’ll wait outside,” said Finn.
“Spencer.” Mom gave me a warm look and pulled me into a hug. When she spoke, her voice was firm. “Be strong. Fight it. For me. For Finn. For yourself.”
“You too. Mom, you’ve been so brave all these years. Tap into your courage one more time.” I pulled back and chuckled. “But no pressure.”
Mom smiled. Before she could say anything, my hands flew to my back, and I bent backward from the sharp pain in my spine. Mom caught me as I stumbled, taking a few steps back. Finn dashed in and threw his arm around my waist. A moment later, the pain stopped. He eyed me from head to toe to make sure I was okay.
“Come on,” he said softly, still holding me. “You need to get into the circle.”
Liam and James were waiting next to the barn. I stepped into the wide ring of symbols and with a wave of her hand, Mom lit the large candles placed around the circle.
“Spencer, you know what to do,” said Finn. “Let the wolf free. Don’t try to fight it, fight your magic.”
“Your emotions will run wild,” said Liam. “Listen to our voices so we can guide you.”
My magic was awakening. I could feel it tingling in the tips of my fingers and I squeezed my hands into fists.
Mom glanced up at the moon, then at the circle, which was almost fully covered in the moonlight.
