#Chapter 399: Lightheaded

Nina “Jessica… You’re a werewolf now.” As I uttered those words, it felt as if all of the air had been sucked out of the room. I wasn’t sure how Jessica would react; to get into a major accident like she did, then wake up and find out you were no longer a human, was a huge change. Lori and I glanced at each other, and she gave me an almost imperceptible nod of approval. At least one person approved, I thought. Even if Enzo was mad at me and Jessica didn’t know what to say at all, at least someone understood why I felt the need to do what I did. “You’re joking,” Jessica finally managed to utter, her voice quivering with a mixture of shock and uncertainty, her eyes as wide as two saucers. “I can’t be a werewolf.” I nodded slowly, reaching out to take her hand in mine. It felt so warm now, a comforting feeling after how cold and lifeless it had felt last night. “It’s true,” I said gently. “I held an impromptu Claiming ceremony for you late last night. Honestly, I didn’t thi