Autumn

　　I hadn't anticipated Ethan coming to my aid, and now we both stand side by side, our eyes fixed on Maya, away from the throng of inquisitive onlookers.

　　"You don't understand!" Maya cried out, her fists clenched tightly. "I declared in the newspaper that she cursed everything. You might be cursed too, Alpha... You should let me help you-"

　　"Are you out of your mind?" Ethan interjected, his face a mask of incredulity. It was evident he was ...