#Chapter 104 Rumors Don’t Die

The next day, Lucas decided we would take my car to school instead of his motorcycle, a considerate move on his part. He seemed genuinely concerned that his motorcycle might trigger my dizziness or nausea. Honestly, I enjoyed our motorcycle rides and I didn't think they were any cause for my recent symptoms, but Lucas didn't want to take any chances. It was a small but kind gesture of his thoughtfulness. Yet, despite his efforts to make me feel better, I couldn't hide the heavy emotions that had clung to me since my discovery of the wolfless article I had read last night... The words shortened lifespan had been circling around my mind. I could hardly get myself out of bed this morning, even though I didn't sleep a wink last night. I didn't even take one of Grandma Jo's breakfast blueberry muffins that I had eaten every single morning since staying there. I wasn't in the mood. Lucas noticed it. I could tell because he kept looking over at