---- politely excused himself, and left. Samuel was unusually drunk. The heavy scent of alcohol filled the room. His face was flushed, and his eyes glazed over. It was just the two of us. Bright light from the living room fell on Samuel's face. He squinted slightly, but his gaze stayed on me. I set the vial down and met his gaze. Suddenly, he struggled to sit up and looked at me. He didn't come closer but smiled at me with eyes narrowed into slits. His eyes were red-rimmed. He whispered, "Cherry, I haven't thought about you in so long. I met someone. She looks so much like you. I'm going to have a bonding ceremony with her. I like her a lot. But... But... Her mom says she's the one who killed you." Time seemed to freeze in that moment. Everything around us fell silent except the roaring ---- blood in my ears. I stared at Samuel, numb, like I was falling into an ice cellar. He kept talking, but I didn't hear a word. He softly called "Cherry" over and over. How did he know Cherry? She died two years ago after jumping into the sea. So that was it. It was no wonder Samuel was oddly excited the first time he met me. No wonder he was so kind in the beginning. No wonder he had said, "If it weren't for her face..." It turned out he was drawn to me because my face resembled Cherry's. What I had mistaken for salvation and true love was actually just another deep abyss. I stumbled into the study and knocked the entire bookshelf down. Pages flew, and books were torn apart. The room became a storm, and I was the eye of it. ---- [had to find proof and truth. Something to make this madness make sense. Then, I saw it-a graduation photo from Werewolf Academy. In it were Samuel, with his youthful face, and Cherry, beautiful in her uniform skirt. My foggy mind finally cleared a little. But just moments later, Samuel staggered in and snatched the photo from me. He was clearly drunk, but somehow, he seemed sober. "Why... Why wasn't it you who died?" The shield I had built in my heart shattered completely. My nerves snapped like broken wires. The noise inside my head exploded. I lost all reason. With all my strength, I pushed him away. "I'll give her my life, then. One for one. That should make things right." Samuel slammed into the wall. His smirk was still playing at the corner of his mouth until he saw my ---- face. He realized I meant it. But I didn't look at him. I had already started running. "Sherry!" His voice cracked with fear as he lunged after me. But he was drunk and couldn't keep up. His fingers grazed my shirt, but he only tore a piece of fabric. I flung the door open and vanished into the night. The cold wind carried Samuel's endless calls, but I didn't look back. In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.