The Howl (By Kiss and Claw Book 1) by Melissa Haag

Author:Melissa Haag [Haag, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shattered Glass Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-12-03T18:30:00+00:00

Ignoring the open solicitations for a good time that guaranteed to feed my hunger, I left the Academy grateful that I would get a few days of freedom now.

“Eliana!”

I paused at the sound of my name and turned to see Fenris jogging toward me. I briefly considered running.

“Don’t do it,” he mouthed.

I rolled my eyes and waited. His scent hit me hard before he even reached me. Why did he have to smell so good?

“What do you want?” I said with more irritability than I intended.

“I just wanted to extend an invitation to hang out at the Roost. As a friend.”

“I don’t know, Fenris. I don’t think it’s a good idea.”

“What? Why not?”

It was like he was daring me to bring up what happened during Self-Discovery.

“Because I have other plans.”

“Eating chocolate and watching the latest action flick until you pass out at eleven?”

His assessment of my evening was eerily accurate.

“Nine, actually,” I said primly. “My mom will probably be using the TV room.” Even as I said it, I knew I couldn’t go home. Not until really late. Where in the heck was I supposed to go?

“Suit yourself,” he said, tucking his hands into his pockets. “If you change your mind, we’ll be there past nine.”

He smirked and walked away.

I got into my car before anyone else stopped me and followed the line of vehicles from the Academy grounds. Rather than turning to go home, I headed for Megan’s.

The goblin was less creepy in the daylight but not any more welcoming.

“Hi, Elbner. If it’s okay with you, I’ll feed you a little early today.”

He silently watched me prepare his meal. When I was done, I walked through the house, looking at his work. I didn’t try to compliment him again, but what he’d done was impressive. Everything looked fresh and clean.

“Did you paint?” I asked.

“No.”

I touched the couch. The cushions looked fluffier, and the material lighter. I was dying to ask how he did it. Instead, I sat with a sigh. This would be a perfect place to—

A shoe hit the side of my head.

“Ow!”

I turned to glare at Elbner, who was watching me suspiciously from the living room opening.

“This isn’t your house,” he said. “Out.”

“Megan doesn’t mind if I stay here.”

“I mind. Leave.”

He reached down and plucked off his other shoe.

“Okay, okay,” I said, standing. “I’m going.”

The goblin glared at me as I retraced my steps to the kitchen.

“Can you speak your old master’s name yet?” I asked hopefully.

The goblin tried and choked on it.

“Never mind.”

Leaving Megan’s, I headed back to the Quills’. The house was huge. I’d just find somewhere else to hide out and fall asleep. No big deal.

I could hear the music pouring from the main part of the house as the garage door closed behind me. Reluctantly leaving the car, I continued to hold onto my hope that I’d find a quiet corner somewhere. The moment I opened the kitchen door, I knew that wasn’t going to happen. Naked people were in the kitchen.

“Hey, do you know where the wine is?” a woman asked.

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