𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⸙

2.48༊*·˚

Liam was giddy as they roamed the streets of Ethdellin Town. They were on the back roads, but he still felt a sense of nostalgia. He used to play behind the library a lot as a kid. Now he was back there as a twenty-year-old, surrounded by werewolves after disappearing for two years.

Liam kicked at the cobbles, thinking of the time he used to skim rocks across then with his father to make a spark. Sometimes the noise would drive the librarians crazy and they'd chase Liam and his father into the woods.

His eyes glazed into the woods at the fond memory of laugher. He had been such a carefree child before his parents died. Liam wished he could have at least one more year with them. He quickly turned back to the cobbles before his thoughts turned sad.

Liam peered over his sunglasses when the backdoor to the library was ajar. They had gone to the town very early, and the library wasn't due to open for another 30 minutes, which was perfect for a group who didn't want to be seen. Mira was due to meet them soon too. Liam couldn't wait to see his old friends to give them peace of mind.

Liam glanced around and once Baela gave him permission, he removed his hood, black hat, and black sunglasses. Liam approached the blue door with caution.

"He said he was coming at this time. I'll check again," a familiar voice said from inside the building, and then a familiar wrinkled face filled the gap in the door. The elderly woman froze, and her sunken brown eyes sparkled with sudden tears.

"Oh Liam, my dear boy!" She stepped into the backstreet to hug him.

Liam held her just as tightly. Her name was Shina, and her cardigan smelt of coffee. She was the head librarian and had often let Liam in early or let him stay late. She made him tea when he was cold, and sandwiches when he skipped dinner. Liam had even cried on her once, and ever since then, she
warmed him under her wing, as did the rest of the librarians.

Liam swallowed his new tears when she cupped his cheeks. Her wise eyes scanned the omegas and Baela behind him, and then his black attire.

"Come in."

They entered one of the small study rooms, but Shina lead them to the main part of the
library where Liam was engulfed in more hugs from more old ladies and two middle aged men. The reception area was always warm, with a cheap chandelier above, and dark wooden floors below.

The walls were covered in posters about book clubs, writing contents, and whatever the town wanted to promote.

Liam tried to take in the view and the smell of books, but questions soon flooded him, and Liam was very careful of how he answered them. He couldn't say much, but of course, the main question was where he had been all this time.

"I had to get away" he admitted. "I couldn't live at my aunt and uncle's house anymore." Even though he paid rent from when he was old enough to work, the house never felt like home. He had always felt like a guest; Liam was treated like an
unwanted one.

"We're glad you got out of that place, but why the secrecy?" asked a librarian called Jerry.

"Would you like to look around?" Shina asked before Liam dished out a lie. Liam then remembered that Shina was Daniel's sister, and wondered if she knew what Daniel knew about the werewolf world. "You've not been here in so long, though not much has changed."

She guided Liam and his protection team to the main part of the library. Liam and Baela both eyed the couch where Liam had met Zayn properly for the first time. They both smiled to themselves, and then to each other, sharing the memory. Liam remembered bonding with Zayn that day because they both ran in the woods.