"I AM MARYANNE," the dark-skinned girl introduced herself to us, barely a minute afterwards. I was still dumbstruck from finding out who she was and found I couldn't respond. "Who are you all?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtlX23O0kv
Maryanne Grant was beautiful. She was beautiful in a gentle, yet fragile way. Seeing her properly, I knew that for sure. She was small; even smaller than me... Which was definitely saying something. My small size often made people mistake me for someone much younger. Even her voice was strangely soft and light.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡYP9duHFvGU
Her dark skin was smooth and flawless, with no single mark tainting it. She long hair that could only be described as midnight. It seemed to flow forever; perhaps looking longer on her than it would on an average person.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6IVo4afqd
But it was her eyes... Her eyes, that held me frozen in place.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmGDkJG8K1
Like all Gray Wolves, her eyes were... Gray. But I seriously doubted that it could be described in that way. Calling her eyes gray would been insult to her.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIQMWktBQa
Her eyes were like quicksilver.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡvohejFjuUJ
At first sight, they were metallic... They shone with peace and tranquillity. But the longer I stared; the darker it became.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡHc6oPq7wyR
There was something sinister lurking beneath her beauty. In fact, it was more than just sinister... It was deadly.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcAnYwIs7z
I didn't quite know what it was, but there was something about her that was strange. It was as if her slightness and beauty was only a facade... A facade that I couldn't see through.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDXUShAbLv
Liam was the first to break the silence. And when he did, it made my attention return to the present.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtI1RxsY41
"Mary... It's me, William," Liam answered, a smile filling his face. "Can't you tell, anymore?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBdrZcXIE5
"Will?" she inquired, her face full of shock. "Is that really you? You've grown at least half a metre taller."copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡiiJfdBxNMj
"Well, that's what happens when you leave a Gray Wolf during their adolescent years," he teased. "You haven't seen me since before I was 10, Mary. Of course, I've grown." She, too, smiled and for a moment the dark glint in her eyes vanished. "This is Bryanna but she prefers-"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHM1IDzaCD
"A Brown Wolf," she stated, the malice returning to her face. The happiness on her face had disappeared without a trace. "This girl is a Brown Wolf - no, a monster."copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtfpUfBSXg
Anna blinked away her tears and glanced down at Mary, her lips set in a straight line.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfzGvMi3A4
"Mary-" West warned her.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTL8UtMtEp
"No, West," she snapped, interrupting my brother. "I want to know about this. Since when did the Grayson home accomodate mindless beasts?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6QSmfNBRFy
"You," I growled, stepping forward. How dare she? How dare she insult my friend? Just thinking how upset Anna was, already, angered me beyond reason. "Don't you dare insult my friend!" Mary recoiled slightly, as I felt the mark on my neck burn and my eyes, presumably turned red. But then her face cleared up and she giggled.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DOHkkuCn4
"Oh my Luna," she managed. "You're still exactly the same... Aren't you, Wes?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKXrSSVFlz
Wes. She called me by the nickname I hated the most. Deep down, I suspected that she was doing it on purpose.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4sqWOGJpyp
"My name isn't Wes," I dead-panned, keeping my eyes fixed on her. "I'd rather you not call me that."copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡYG2Mom7SZv
"Still as fiesty as ever, I see." I glared down at her, annoyed at her voice.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFfU78M2N7
"I have no idea what you're talking about," I replied flatly.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRA3OoJyNh
"Will," she turned to face Liam. "From the way her mark burnt, I thought you fixed the bond, already." He nodded. "Then why can't she remember me?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡXLY0ymnFem
"It only happened several days ago," he reasoned. "Her memories will gradually return over the next few days."copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡab2q59ySbl
"Well, I can hardly wait," she smirked. "I can't wait for you to remember me, Wes."copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OdAR1YBAM
"But I-"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxxRy6dWMs
"Mary?" a voice asked incredulously. I turned and found Martyn at the doorway, staring at her with disbelief. "Is that really you?"copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXDknJuVBG
"It's been a while, Martyn," she greeted. As they continued to stare at one another, Michael stepped into the room.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡgButbmu9X4
And for the first time I had ever seen him, he was smiling.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQCtHbAU7m
"Maryanne," he said quietly. With no further words, they instinctively moved towards each other, with Michael wrapping his arms around her.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqj0KGJfBk
"Father," she whispered.copyright protection112ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRVpl7LQhJ
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