Wolf

Part 67

Lucas and Emily sped down the road, the car's engine roaring as Lucas pushed it to its limits. The dense forest blurred past them, and the adrenaline that had surged through their veins moments ago was now being replaced by a mix of fear and confusion.

Emily looked over at Lucas, her face pale and her hands trembling slightly. "What the hell was that, Lucas?" she asked, her voice barely steady. "Was Irene... a werewolf?"

Lucas tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his knuckles white. "I don't know, Emily. But whatever she was, it wasn't human anymore."

Emily nodded, trying to make sense of the chaotic thoughts swirling in her mind. "And what did she mean by 'You'll find out soon enough'?" she asked, quoting Irene's ominous words.

Lucas shook his head, frustration and fear evident in his eyes. "I have no idea. But it sounded like a threat, or maybe a warning. Either way, it can't be good."

They drove in silence for a few moments, the weight of what they had just experienced settling heavily upon them. Emily broke the silence, her voice filled with worry. "Do you think she knew more about your mother? About Andi?"

Lucas sighed, glancing at the stack of photographs on the passenger seat. "I don't know. But we need to figure out what she was talking about. If there's more danger out there, we need to be prepared."

Emily reached over and squeezed his hand. "We'll figure it out, Lucas. Together."

Lucas nodded, grateful for Emily's support. "Thanks, Emily. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Emily managed a small smile, though it didn't reach her eyes. "We'll get through this. We have to."

The road stretched out before them, and as the initial shock began to wear off, a grim determination took its place. They knew they couldn't turn back now. They had to uncover the truth, no matter where it led them.

Emily's phone buzzed, breaking the tense silence. She glanced at the screen and saw a message from Rose: "Are you two okay? Call me as soon as you can."

Emily quickly typed a reply: "We're okay. Heading back now. Will explain everything soon."

They continued driving, the forest gradually giving way to open fields and distant hills. The tension in the car was palpable, but so was their resolve. They knew they were heading into uncharted territory, but they also knew they couldn't back down.

As the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the landscape, Emily and Lucas silently vowed to uncover the truth about Lucas's family, no matter the cost. The journey ahead was uncertain and fraught with danger, but together, they would face whatever came their way.