Chapter 243

Lilith's POV I was finishing my performance at the jazz bar at midnight, the moon slowly climbing up the night sky. This was our routine,Clara sitting quietly in the corner, waiting for me to complete my work. Finding a steady, long-term job as a werewolf with a criminal record and a young pup in tow was nearly impossible.But thankfully, my upbringing in the Shadowpine Pack had given me musical skills, allowing me to at least play piano in upscale venues to make a living. The hourly rate of $100-200 barely kept us fed. Sometimes human patrons would leave tips; more often, I'd encounter wolves or humans with predatory gazes, staring, trying to get my contact information, even waiting for me after my shift. It wasn't a stable life, which is why I frequently changed venues. But at least I could keep Clara by my side. Tonight,I'd noticed a slightly pot-bellied man with glasses listening to my performance for hours.When I was leaving with Clara in my arms, he suddenly blocked our path. As t