The Teacher and the Werewolf (Paranormal Classroom Book 1) Page 5

  “Oh, uh, sorry,” she said. “That’s for the pie I’m baking. We’re having a memorial tomorrow morning at the church.”

  Julius coughed, and a strange, awkward silence seemed to descend over the room. He had no idea what had just happened between him and his mom. It must just be the tension of the situation, or how relieved she was to find out that he was alive, he thought.

  “Mom…” he said. “If everything you’ve told me is true, then how am I not dead?”

  “I have no idea sweetie, and frankly, I don’t care,” she replied. “I’m just glad that you’re alive.”

  She smiled at him, and he smiled back.

  “Please, let me make you dinner,” Laura said. “With Liza still away and your father…well, let’s just say it’s been very lonely around here lately.

  “Alright mom, thanks,” said Julius. “At this point, I could definitely use a hot meal.”

  Last Man Alive by Anya Merchant