The Ember In The Dark

***This story serves as a follow-up to "University of Love" and can be enjoyed independently. *** Ember, who always believed herself to be without any supernatural traits, had a stark contrast with her twin Ash, who possessed wolf, magic, and dragon abilities. Seeking a more normal experience, Ember decided to switch schools, where she unexpectedly encounters her soulmate - a hybrid like herself. However, this revelation awakens her dormant wolf, complicating her life in unexpected ways. Haunted by past betrayals, Ember struggles to trust the concept of a mate bond. Can she conquer her past traumas and find happiness alongside her partner? Meanwhile, a siren介入 their lives, testing her resolve and loyalty to her mate. --- As I reached for the microscope at the same moment as Toni, our hands brushed against each other, causing an intense sensation. A deafening buzz filled my head, followed by a sudden headache. When our skin touched, it was like a burst of fireworks, leaving goosebumps on my arms. Trying to ignore the overwhelming noise, I pressed my temples in pain. Then, in a hushed whisper, Toni's wolf communicated, "Mate." The connection was so strong that I felt dizzy, my vision narrowing. How could this be happening? I don't even have a wolf, don't I? Shouldn't he choose someone with a more complete connection? "Toni?" I heard him call, but it was too late. The spinning sensation overwhelmed me, and I collapsed from the chair, grateful for his quick reflexes catching me before I hit the floor. His touch ignited a new fire within me, even as I succumbed to the darkness.