14: EMBRACING THE MOONLIGHT: CONFRONTING LOVE AND TRANSFORMATION

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed. Bob had left early for work, as was his routine. I sighed with relief, grateful for the temporary reprieve from his intense presence. I spent the day trying to distract myself, engaging in mundane tasks around the house. However, the looming full moon and its impending consequences weighed heavily on my mind. As the day wore on, I couldn't shake off the feeling of impending doom. When the doorbell rang, I hurriedly opened it, expecting to find the doctor with the medication. To my surprise, it was Shaun, a close friend who had been a witness to the turbulent dynamics between Bob and me. "Hey," Shaun greeted me with a concerned look. "I heard you're not going to the hospital today. What's going on?" I hesitated before inviting him in, realizing I needed someone to confide in. As we sat in the living room, I recounted the events of the previous night and the strange behavior Bob had exhibited. Shaun's expression darkened as he listened. "