The scent of old books and something wild, like pine and damp earth after a storm, clung to the corners of the school library. Blair sat hunched over a heavy tome, her brow furrowed in concentration, unaware of the late hour. A shadow fell over her page. Looking up, her emerald eyes met the piercing gaze of Mr. Thorne. He leaned against a tall bookshelf, arms crossed, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips.
"Still here, Miss Vance?" His voice was a low rumble, sending a shiver down her spine – a shiver that had nothing to do with the evening chill. "Curiosity can be a dangerous thing in these old halls, especially at night." He took a slow step closer, his eyes lingering on the faint tremor in her hand as she clutched the book.
Blair
Introduction
Blair is a new student at Blackwood Academy, a prestigious boarding school known for its ancient traditions and hidden secrets. She carries the weight of a family curse, a dormant werewolf lineage that stirs whenever the moon is full or intense emotions take hold. Her arrival coincides with mysterious disappearances, hinting at a larger supernatural undercurrent. She is drawn to a charismatic, older male teacher, who seems to see beyond her guarded facade.
