"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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RJeh9BkFY
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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrQYgmgZUD
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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsff1ezk6v
But it was her eyes... Her eyes, that held me frozen in place.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡXanHoEQZZv
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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAXOzdaPd5
Her eyes were like quicksilver.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTyI8AXHV3
At first sight, they were metallic... They shone with peace and tranquillity. But the longer I stared; the darker it became.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSdAzCfqBf
There was something sinister lurking beneath her beauty. In fact, it was more than just sinister... It was deadly.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAQTop6zek
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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIdeqlOo3J
Liam was the first to break the silence. And when he did, it made my attention return to the present.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhCFRch7CT
"Mary... It's me, William," Liam answered, a smile filling his face. "Can't you tell, anymore?"copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡmytdrSCysR
"Will?" she inquired, her face full of shock. "Is that really you? You've grown at least half a metre taller."copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8z5m0raov
"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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQMwwEINLl
"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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8Tblk4XSw
Anna blinked away her tears and glanced down at Mary, her lips set in a straight line.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLEoQ1oibM
"Mary-" West warned her.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6DzC9dlXZ
"No, West," she snapped, interrupting my brother. "I want to know about this. Since when did the Grayson home accomodate mindless beasts?"copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡGE8zPtUUrN
"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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgy5Ep63Hi
"Oh my Luna," she managed. "You're still exactly the same... Aren't you, Wes?"copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvpt51Cinz
Wes. She called me by the nickname I hated the most. Deep down, I suspected that she was doing it on purpose.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4eqE4UyYm
"My name isn't Wes," I dead-panned, keeping my eyes fixed on her. "I'd rather you not call me that."copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpCUuhjBk1
"Still as fiesty as ever, I see." I glared down at her, annoyed at her voice.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡUawjEBlgUJ
"I have no idea what you're talking about," I replied flatly.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡQcN5Dr9y08
"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 protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmxxg2OAE9
"It only happened several days ago," he reasoned. "Her memories will gradually return over the next few days."copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡByk7SYJdfD
"Well, I can hardly wait," she smirked. "I can't wait for you to remember me, Wes."copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6QKbubl2c
"But I-"copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWy1tP4ipI
"Mary?" a voice asked incredulously. I turned and found Martyn at the doorway, staring at her with disbelief. "Is that really you?"copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0hM89LRn1
"It's been a while, Martyn," she greeted. As they continued to stare at one another, Michael stepped into the room.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡvj7m3jRfFU
And for the first time I had ever seen him, he was smiling.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9R0alPfDf
"Maryanne," he said quietly. With no further words, they instinctively moved towards each other, with Michael wrapping his arms around her.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5ffSopEgM
"Father," she whispered.copyright protection202ＰＥＮＡＮＡFM6M9960pL
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