#Chapter 104: Sweets & Stars

Audrey & Third Person Audrey’s POV The party swirled around me, a cacophony of laughter, music, and clinking glasses. It should have been a night of fun and revelry, an exciting way to kick off the summer on a high note. But despite the crowd and the pulsing music, I felt hollow. Empty. Even the alcohol coursing through my veins couldn’t fill the void that had taken up residence in my chest. I couldn’t stop thinking about him, no matter how hard I tried to push those thoughts away. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that yellow wolf gaze looking down at me, felt his lips on my neck, felt his fangs brush my skin. I hate him. I want him. I hate him. I want him. The cycle of thoughts was endless. I made my way through the throng of people, nodding and smiling when necessary, but not really engaging on a deeper level than that. My friends were scattered throughout the house, each caught up in their own conversations and games. Tina was playing an inten