"Tyler? What're you doing here so late in the night? And why is this vampire here!" a voice suddenly spat.

It was Professor Wolfenstein standing in the doorway. He seemed more curious than hostile and but above all, the lack of surprise on his face meant that he was waiting for me. Could he have intentionally deceived me from the start and resigned himself knowing that one day I would come to him for the truth?

"This vampire, as you put forth so nicely, is Julian." I snapped in response, not bothering to hide the irritation at the professor's prejudice.

"He so happens to propose his own theory of what happened the night my family died that is very much at odds with your own."

"You would rather believe him over me? Him? A vampire? Didn't I tell you they couldn't be trusted, that they would resort to whatever lies and trickery to win you over to their side?"

"Cut the shit," I snapped, "I could very well say the same for you. What really happened that night?"

Professor Wolfenstein growled, threatening to transform into a werewolf in defense. So he had something to hide after all! I certainly wondered what it was.

He moved fast, but Julian and I reacted faster thanks to our youth. Before he knew it, Professor Wolfenstein found himself strapped to the specimen dissection table in the lab, struggling furtively and in vain.

"Why don't you save everyone some effort and just tell me why you lied and what really happened."

Defiant to the very end, Professor Wolfenstein spat in the face of the vampire.

"When Alpha hears of this, I swear, he'll-"

I pressed my finger over his lips, halting his werewolf transformation. The restraints on the table were specially reinforced to accommodate the strength of supernatural creatures. Professor Wolfenstein should know, he designed the table himself! Yet he continued to struggle.

"I don't care if Alpha knows, and honestly, I think you should be more worried about yourself right now."

"I won't tell you anything," Professor Wolfenstein growled before looking away.

I smiled. Julian smiled.

"Have it your way then, the two of us will enjoy f**king it out of you."