Latent: [A Werewolf Romance]
I soothed, then in a conspirational tone, added, "With me you don't have to watch your words or worry about me telling on you."
"Really?" she asked. "Whew, then in that case." A mischievous glint lit her eyes. "I think it's really ridiculous the security wears shades even at night."
A chuckle escaped me. "I know right!"
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We broke out into a clear, concreted road. Up ahead we spotted a barred gate. The soft wind blowing through the extensive gardens swung the black gate on its hinges; and it produced sharp, squeaky sounds
Two colossal stone statues stood at the mouth of the gardens. One was a detailed statue of strip of water being poured out through a giant jar; the other was a frightening