#Chapter 397: Handling the Truth

Nina “You turned her into a werewolf, didn’t you?” Enzo asked, his voice so low it was barely more than a whisper. My eyes flickered from Enzo, to the floor, and then to the window through which I could see Lori and Jessica, still locked in a tight hug. Jessica was grinning, her face as bright and vibrant as ever. Even though her hair was shaved, she still looked just as beautiful as always. “I… Um…” I stammered, unsure of how to start. It was clear that Enzo had caught on to what happened, and I knew it would come to this. But at the same time, I hadn’t prepared myself for this moment. Claiming someone was a big deal. We made a promise when we turned the hockey team into werewolves that we would only do it in circumstances in which the recipient could consent, but Jessica had been in a coma when I did it. But what else was I to do? My healing didn’t work on her. Hell, I didn’t even think that the Claiming ritual had worked. “Nina,” Enzo pressed, taking a step clos