![]() “You're not weak, Red.” Nana slapped her hand over mines. I'm a human, a fragile one to be precious.” I argued. “But I'm sure I won't be mated with anyone, let alone a wild creature. I narrowed down my eyes and began to bite my nails out of fear and curiosity. You'll have no option but to go for the night of mating.” She said. Thomas’ office and ask him for another year?” I asked. Please, tell me, what should I do? Should I head over Mr. Up until now, I never cared about it since I was under 18, and it was forbidden for underage girls to participate in the night of mating. We never knew what happened to those girls, but I always wished for the best. Nana and I watched a hundred girls being picked up and snatched away from their families at such a young age. It was a must for every girl above the age of 18 to participate in the night of mating. The crimson shade of the moon allowed the creatures to find their mates or soulmates. The night of mating was known also known as the night of blood moon. This reduced the attacks on us from a vast number. Mayor Thomas signed a treaty with the creatures describing that every mating season, the wild beasts could come around and find their mates. Whenever the dark struck upon us, wild creatures walked out, hunting for their prey. ![]() Our surroundings were covered in forests and trees. The neighboring town was four hours away from here. Whitebridge was a small town in Pennsylvania - it was more like a village than a town. “What should I do?” I asked, completely lost. “Oh darling, I should have known that this was going to come upon us!” She exclaimed with horror in her eyes. Placing my hand on hers, I said, “Don't worry, nothing will happen.” I quickly placed the letter aside and turned my attention to Nana. Wrinkles formed in her forehead with all the tension that spurted out of the message. My heart wrenched with pain as I completed the letter. She'll be given a dress and anything else that is required. Please give her my blessings and ask her to drop by my office for more details on the night of mating. It has come to me that Red had finally turned 18 two weeks ago. Mae, I hope you're doing well! As you must've known, the mating season is upon us, and we would like any females in the house above 18 to participate in the night of mating. Straightening the paper, I cleared my throat and began reading it. She peeled it open and gave it back to me. I hurried inside the room and gave her the letter. “Bring it here, let me see it!” She replied. “Nana, we got a mail from the mayor!” I shouted. In the meantime, I walked outside our small house and picked up the letter that was inside the mailbox. Next time, add a bit of salt, nothing will happen.” She winked before drinking up the rest of the soup. I gasped and shook my head, “Don't say that!” ![]() She shook her head, “I want to die with delicious food in my stomach,” Your blood pressure rises whenever you eat salt.” I replied with concern. “Oh, the doctors said no more salt for you. “It's delicious, but you forgot to add salt,” she said. I hope you like it,” I said excitedly as she sipped on the soup. I returned to the room, and Nana got up to eat. She loved keeping her room clean, and since I was the only one around, I had to do that job as well. I placed the tray on the table beside her bed and carried out the dirty bag from her room. “Oh, darling, you don't have to do that much.” She cried out of love as she glanced at my direction. With the help of my shoulders, I pushed the door open and walked inside. Her eyes were slightly closed, and she was humming a song. Nana was covered in three bedsheets as there was a wild storm hitting the town. I picked up the tray and carefully carried it to her room. I quickly placed the bowl of soup on the tray and replied, “Yes, nana, I'll be there in a minute!” ![]() "Darling, could you please come here and take this away from me!" My grandmother said through the bedroom. ![]()
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