Chapter 76: Chapter 76

**Casssie’s Pov**

I saw myself running in the middle of the night. I am sweating so much, and I cannot feel the lower part of my body because maybe I am too exhausted.

I have no idea why I am running this fast, why I am so afraid, or who these creatures are trying to chase me down.

I ran into a thick branch of a tree and managed to hide for a while. I took some mud from the ground and put it on my body. If they are werewolves like me, they have an incredible sense of smell.

"You can hide, little lamb! But don't you dare think that you can escape from me?" That voice is not familiar, but I have no idea why it does give me an extreme shiver down my spine.

I close my mouth using my arms. He is dangerous; if he manages to catch me, he will surely kill me, but why? Who is he?

Before I managed to run again, someone held my arms, and I tried to punch him. I managed to wake up from that nightmare, but the truth is, I punch someone in real life.

"I am so sorry!" It is Dax, and it looks like I punched him so hard that he is holding his tummy.

"That is quite a powerful blow," he said, coughing because I have no idea why I did that. Maybe because of that damn dream.

I helped him sit on my bed. I am so worried that my super strength will damage his internal organs.

"Let's go to the hospital," I said to him because I am so worried right now.

"I am just fine, Cassie. I need a minute, and I will be fine," he said after laying on my bed. I think he needs to rest.

"Why are you here early in the morning?" I asked him because, as I glimpsed the wall clock, it was so early, like for real.

"I am trying to cook some breakfast, but Charlie knocked on my door, and he said that you are having a nightmare, and you are shouting so loud. That is why I tried to help you come back to your senses, and the rest is history." Well, now I am being eaten alive by my conscience.

"I am so sorry, Art! I didn't mean to do that." I apologize again. I hope he was not injured!

"Hey, I said it was fine. I think I am good now, so do you want to eat breakfast with me? I cook plenty, and Angel left so early that she didn't touch the food," he said with a smile on his face.

"Are you sure you are okay?" I am trying to ask, but to my surprise, in his next bold move, he stripped his shirt off and showed his abs.

I don't want to sound like some sort of pervert, but I saw Dax’s body several times for some reason! No malice at all, okay? And I cannot stop myself from seeing that his body has become stronger. His abs are now more defined, as are his biceps and triceps.

I came back to reality when he pointed to his abdominal, and I am surprised that there is no bruise at all as if he is also a werewolf with healing capabilities because I know that that punch is so strong that it is weird that Art probably and potentially has the chance to have a bad injury.

"See? Bo bruise at all, though it hurts, now it is gone! I observed this past few days because sometimes I was injured, like cutting my finger with a knife and such, and it was so weird that it could be healed so fast, not just a day or an hour, but a few minutes!" I don't know why my heart is beating so fast now.

No, it is just a coincidence; I can smell him; he is not a werewolf; maybe there is logic behind that, but I don't want to jump to the conclusion.

We managed to eat our breakfast, and Dax volunteered to send my son to school. I trusted him enough, so I am at ease.

This is a normal day for me at work. Angel is taking her coffee break while I am arranging some documents for Dale. I have no hard task for today, so I thought that I could have a very mild and relaxing day.

Because I have a bad way to start my day too. Imagine that damn hell nightmare still haunting me. Whoever that guy is, I hope he is just a dream, because I am fine and content with the life that I have. The danger is the last thing that I wish for.

"It looks like someone is too in love and didn't manage to have even the slightest wink," said my annoying boss, who again appeared in front of me using his ability.

"If Angel saw you popping up like this, she would have a heart attack," I muttered in annoyance.

"You are exaggerating it too much! I am more worried about this mark," he said, pointing to my forehead.

He gave me an antique mirror glass, and on my reflection, there is a weird mark or rune on my forehead!

"What the actual hell is this?" I said it in a surprised, worried tone.

Dale looks serious, and I am so thankful that he knows how to remove it. " Luckily, it is not a tracing mark, but instead a mark that will give you the message of someone who hates you so much. I guess someone on your pass is trying to be back, with very bad news." I knew it! That is too real to be a normal nightmare.

That is a warning; someone is coming. If I am not mistaken, it is Xander!

But what does he need from me? He has the territory and the power; can he just leave us alone in peace?

"It is the right decision that I have to go back on the normal track; I have to be stronger again." Not today again, Xander!

I felt refreshed after having a good run here in the safe place of Khan. These dimensions, along with the nature of the forest, are something that helps me get better and better.

I was in the middle of resuming my daily practice when Khan appeared in front of me.

"Please, don't do that again, or I will die in shock!" I said this while my hand was on my chest.

"Hash, don't be so overdramatic; you are slowly converting into your annoying boss. By the way, let's go to my flower show; I made some tea," she invited me. Who am I to refuse this kind Dryad, who helped me have such a lovely place in the middle of this city?

"Okay, I will just finish another lap," I said to her. It is mostly 3 in the morning, and I have to maximize my time here. Should I sleep? Well, I am a werewolf, a nocturnal half-beast, so sleep is not needed unless we are heavily injured. Just a fun fact.

After that lap, I went inside the flower shop, and Khan was waiting there. It looks like she reheated the tea, and now she is pouring some into the teacup.

"Here, take a sip. You are practicing way too hard, which is not a bad thing, but you are not a god that is immune to any sickness. Take a break too," she said while giving me the teacup.

"Thank you. I just felt the need to double-time. I want to avoid the casualty and maybe move on to another peaceful chapter of my life, but once again I was reminded that I am not a human, even though I am trying to live like one. No matter how hard I try to stop and interfere with things happening, it is meant to be that the inevitable is inevitable." Xander, I know that that bastard is making his move, moving his pawn; he will do anything just to chase us down. He has his reasons, but it is clear how greedy that bastard is.

I took a sip, and miraculously, I felt relaxed and at peace. This is no ordinary tea, and I should expect that since the one who prepared it is a legendary class creature. A dryad who once reigned and ruled the earth and the motherland.

"Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and stop being overtaken by your anger. I am not saying that it is unnecessary but put it in the right place and position. You have an enemy, but a much stronger one. I cannot simply speak the words spoken by the leaves, whispered by the wind, and narrated by the living organisms, or else the balance will not be the same again." I understand that changing the path of the future has huge and dire consequences.

"I am so thankful for your help. I do wish that I could learn about the future in advance to take advantage. I don't want you to get into trouble." We have a small talk about things. My son cannot commit to being here because he will be in the process of metamorphosis or something like that for us.

We mostly call it coming of age. It is a phase for werewolves to evolve and turn into adults with much power. I can see my son getting much taller than me. Because that is how things work.

Morning came, and I had to handle my boss. Luckily, he left earlier to do something that I didn't bother asking. He probably goes somewhere and finds someone to annoy again. I am so busy playing that role.

But in the middle of hoping to have a peaceful working day, it is never going to happen any sooner. Derek is here with a huge smile. I can see other employees walking and trailing him like he is somewhat of a supermodel. Well, I cannot blame them since this guy is a head-turner.

"Derek, why are you here without giving us prior notice?" I asked him. "Look what happened; they are all here. Hey! Go back to work, or I will tell Dale all about this." And in a snap, they vanished, like they had not come here at all.

"Aren't you being harsh to them? By the way, if I give a call that I am all the way here, you will probably go to stop me," he said like a sad child. Now, he is trying to look vulnerable to make me feel guilty. This guy!

"No, unless you have a very important agenda. I have no right to stop you from going here," I said to him. But I am a hundred and one percent sure that he came here for a random reason that I don't want to hear again because it will sound like a very poor alibi.

"I just want to see you," he said while scratching his back.

I sighed. I cannot be a hypocrite here and am going to say that I don't like him getting here. I also love his presence as much as I want Art by my side. I know that it sounds selfish and greedy, but sometimes I also wish that I could be with the two guys. I notice myself getting jealous if some other girls are trying to win the hearts of these two guys who tried to conquer my heart. Am I selfish? Do I make sense?

"Fine, you can be here, but you have to promise me not to interfere with my work because I have a lot of paper works. At the same time, behave! Okay?" And he is like a huge puppy, sitting on the couch while looking at me. I look like a strict girlfriend now, but I am just stopping myself to show that I find him cute now.

"Cassie," he called me by my name.

"Yup?" I said, not giving a glance and rushing my work, I want to go outside and treat this guy to a meal.

"Do I have a chance with you?" he asked me out of nowhere, making me freeze, literally.