Games light: Gaming Lights – Govee

It’s a gift for someone..

Holy FREEKIN AMAZING!

First off I love my govee lights.Besides my bathrooms they are in every room of the house, including outside.I get super jealous because my husband and myself game.He uses the livingroom(75″ 8k samsung tv) with the backlight camera setup and its nothing short of STUNNING.ESP watching movies and playing anything on the XBOX.I have a samsung monitor setup that I use to work and game and recently I treated myself to neon strip lights for behind my computer (from govee) that are in the shape of a heart.I hate using the overhead lights in my work area because they are hard on the eyes.The heart gives me just the right amount of light on darker days that its raining or something and I need to work. After hooking up these back lights I seen that they can link together!now both my monitor lights and heart change based on what is seen by the little camera on top.I would buy these 5 more times if I had to, and along with the warranty, and customer service help from the people over at govee no wonder the company has grown so much over the years.GOOD FOR THEM!Believe it or not, but I do think that having the back lights on the monitor helps relieve some eye stress from staring at electronics all day too.I have noticed I have a lot less head aches after setting these up.(between working from home and gaming after work I easily sit at the desk up to 12 hrs a day).I tend to get migraines, so this may be worth trying…I posted a reel on my instagram with the lights working and linked together.. thequeenbacon

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Games with light – ArtElectronics.ru

“To immerse objects in a medium of light means, in fact, to immerse them in infinity.”

Leonardo da Vinci

Light is flexible, plastic and at the same time almost imperceptible. It either flows in a wide stream, gently washing objects and planes, or it flies towards the target with a sharp beam. Changes the shape of space and the contours of things. Finally creates an atmosphere. And when we want romance, we light candles, and for a cozy evening with the family, we turn on the lamp under the shade. Designers are sure that the interior is too static, and the lighting arrangement will allow you to change your home as often as you want.
It is believed that the “European” style of interior lighting design involves the use of large, elegant chandeliers – the so-called “front” light. Its opposite is the “American” style, when all the lighting of the premises consists of a system of local (or networked) sconces. If you look at the latest projects of European designers, you understand: the overseas trend is triumphant. And even during the reconstruction of buildings of the past and the century before last, if the customer asks not to throw old multi-tiered chandeliers into the trash, the designer cannot resist installing local lighting. The chandelier on the ceiling has already become commonplace and almost in bad taste. It is customary to hide fixtures of lamps, and sometimes lamps themselves, under the “architectural layer”. Relatively small dimensions make it possible to hide them behind cornices, capitals, horizontal surfaces of shelves. The design of the lamps no longer has the same meaning. Light itself comes to the fore, structuring the space and allowing you to create several images of the same interior.
There are three types of light streams. Point light comes from a localized point, located either on the ceiling, or at the middle or lower level (table lamp, wall lamp, floor lamp, etc.), can be directional and non-directional. Scattered light is created by lamps with a large luminous surface (fluorescent lamps and spherical lamps). Reflected light is obtained thanks to a system of reflectors. The stream of light from the lamp first hits them, then it is thrown to the ceiling and scattered in space. Using these three types of light, the designer starts whimsical games…

…with space
Of course, it will not be possible to repeat the famous trick of Woland, who turned an ordinary Moscow apartment into a series of ballrooms, but it is possible to expand the room with the help of uniform monotonous lighting of the walls. A rectangular room will turn into a square one if the light accent is placed on a distant wall. The space of the room will expand when you highlight its lower corners, and will narrow if you only direct the light to the upper ones. A competently illuminated ceiling rises, leans, as if in an attic, or even “soars”. Such an exotic effect is achieved with the help of uniform illumination by floor or curtain lamps.
By creating a light spot of a certain shape with the help of hidden fixed lamps, it is possible to simulate complex surfaces, shape fractures, depressions and bulges, making, for example, so that a vaulted ceiling or a curved wall appears literally “out of the blue”. Here, the light (and each individual lamp) turns into an element of architecture, sometimes even “replacing” stationary building details. But the ephemerality and fickleness of light remains, and it still cannot be taken as seriously as walls or windows. In addition, “architectural” lighting, constant or switched on when necessary, is still too much work for the eyes that need rest after a hard day. When building everyday lighting, it is recommended to avoid playing with space.

… with things
Depending on the designer’s intent, the light “dissolves” the contours of objects or, on the contrary, emphasizes them, making them more contrasting. The fact is that the higher the incandescent temperature and the greater the blue component in the spectrum, the more clearly the eye perceives the surrounding objects. The same visual effect is given by fluorescent lamps. But low-temperature light sources do not allow the eye to quickly focus the image, “blurring” the contours.
The intentional light accentuation of individual decorative objects is vulgar in its own way: they say, look at what figurines and vases I have here! Indeed, an object illuminated, as usual, with several spotlights from below or above, will immediately attract the attention of guests. (In this case, the light sources are usually placed in front of the object). In addition, the backlight casts bizarre shadows on the nearest wall, making these short-lived black-and-white mirages permanent.

…with color
Modern designers do not abuse colored light, preferring to build the lighting architecture of the room using traditional white. And starting playing with color, they follow the classical laws of composition: a bright light spot of an unusual color should be alone in the interior. Red lamps are good for the hallway and living room. If they give a soft and not too saturated light, then this will contribute to a good mood, mobilization of strength and attention. But blue, especially its deep tones, is not very good for the living room, and it is completely unacceptable for the dining room and kitchen – the products look unappetizing. Blue is the traditional color of hygiene. In bathrooms and toilets, it will emphasize the whiteness of tiles, the cleanliness of faience and chrome surfaces. Is it more logical to illuminate the mirror in the bathroom with white diffused light, otherwise it is not known who we will see there early in the morning.

Art for art’s sake?
Often, various elements of the light atmosphere are created according to the principle “to make it beautiful”. An example is the “starry sky” system, which consists of a number of light guides, a projector, and a light filter. All glass fibers have different thicknesses and different nozzles. The filter disk rotates at an adjustable speed, due to which the “starry sky” projected onto the ceiling changes its color in waves. The reception of floor illumination, which is used quite rarely in our country, gives, according to eyewitnesses, a striking effect of being in weightlessness. It’s like walking on water and the floor under your feet “comes to life”. In this case, the lamps are placed below the floor surface, and the light passes through the transparent tiles. No functionality is included in the illumination of water objects – aquariums, fountains and pools. On the other hand, the exotic method of light curtain, which came to lighting design from the theater, is not only effective, but also performs a very specific function – zoning the space. So in one of the projects of Christian Bischoff, a young lighting designer from Stuttgart, the living room is separated from the dining room by a cherry wood sideboard and a light curtain falling from a special channel in the ceiling, which looks like a luminous strip, a through slit. As if sunlight was falling through a crack in the ceiling. In fact, the light channel (4.5 m long) is filled with a luminous “fabric” consisting of tiny LEDs.
And yet, in interior lighting design, the functionality of lighting most often precedes aesthetics. Any other approach would be simply inhumane. The light is built depending on the purpose of the room, and moreover, the designer can create any desired atmosphere.
“Once I received an order for a club lighting project, in which the atmosphere of one of the premises had to be “gloomy, with the possibility of a sharp revival,” says St. Petersburg lighting designer Alexander Baldwin. – This was achieved by using a point, rotating light, mostly red, and for “dramatic animation” were used sources of bright white light and a strobe track that ran through all the rooms. The effect was impressive. First, the visitor was immersed in a gloomy atmosphere of red light, and then – a sharp flash of bright spots and a wave runs along the strobe track. Some experienced sensations of relaxation, and then, suddenly, goosebumps.” Interesting? Still would! But you are unlikely to want to arrange such a test for yourself in your own home. Sometimes it is enough to install a simple dimmer on a good old lamp and change the light atmosphere, in accordance with the mood and time of day.

Read Wolf games online. The light of my soul. Book 1”, Anastasia Pyrchenkova – Litres, page 6

Chapter 10

Kyle

– I hate it! – echoed outside the doors, breaking the silence of the bedroom in which Christie remained.

Actually, this stopped me from returning. For some more time, I stood in the corridor, burying my forehead in the barrier behind which the little girl suffered … through my fault.

And why did you just succumb to your own desires? It didn’t lead to anything good.

“Rrrrr… ” – my second essence echoed the last thought in agreement.

– Shut up! – he said through his teeth.

I did not dare to return to the bedroom. And what’s the point? Start making excuses? Will she listen? Yes, what can I say? I’m sorry, dear … I somehow did not calculate my own capabilities … So what? Very funny … And terribly stupid.

The blood was still seething, and thoughts were mixed in a chaotic stream. Habitual composure did not want to again prevail over reason. And even an ice shower did not help. But before, it didn’t cost me anything to push my own emotions to hell and just do what I had to. Smile, be what others wanted to see me … Maybe I’m just tired of pretending? Am I broken? So just one day? Yes, this cannot be … there must be something else … still to understand – what exactly.

“Absolutely an idiot,” he summed up aloud.

The only thing that is really important and understandable now is that you need to relieve stress. And only one way came to mind…

The training hall located in the lower levels of the black wolf clan’s alpha castle was empty, which was undoubtedly pleasing. He was not sure that he was now capable of communicating with anyone.

I have no idea how much time passed while I was beating a projectile clogged with sand … the latter brought little relief. Yes, and the pear quickly gave up, crashing onto the concrete floor, breaking off the hook. This brought me back to reality. The hour timer on the gadget indicated almost midnight.

“Idiot,” growled into the void again.

Sent a message to my sister to feed Christie and bring her some clothes. It is unlikely that now the girl will want to endure my presence. Besides, I’ve only dreamed of control so far. And here’s how to get it back?..

Bent over an innocent projectile, intending to pick it up from the floor, but…

– Wow, breaking the mood on poor boxing bags is a family thing? Who taught whom, I wonder? Jan’s mocking voice suddenly came from behind.

I had to straighten up and turn around to face the unexpected companion.

“Probably, my sister and I have much more in common than originally thought,” he shrugged indifferently. – What, sent you to me to wipe the snot?

There was clearly no other reason why the alpha of the black wolf clan would need to be here at such a time.

“You can say that,” the Supreme Commander chuckled. – Rather, I myself decided to visit you, because Yara is not in a good mood now, having caught a portion of the next emotions from you. I learned so much about you! he said, smiling even wider. – So what happened, if not a secret?

The unobtrusive offer to cry into the waistcoat was very tempting, but should someone like me accept it? Besides, he hardly deserved it…

– It turns out that inside me is not a wolf, but a jackal, – he summarized as widely as possible. – I’m losing control. Almost turned right at Christie. A little more and it would definitely hurt her.

“I understand,” said the alpha of the black wolf clan thoughtfully. – Only mine, at one time, if I could, hurt me myself. Y-yes… But you didn’t try, well… To agree somehow with him? Do not bend your line, but communicate, understand? Helped me…” he shrugged. “Yes, and she is still the mother of your children, I doubt that he would really do something,” he winked at the end.

– Agree? I was taken aback by this statement. “I don’t think it will…” he shook his head in denial. He sees her as a threat. And I don’t understand why, to be honest. Previously, such problems did not arise … with one.

– Have you tried it? he raised his eyebrows, taking off his T-shirt and taking off his shoes, remaining in his house pants. – At the same time, I would also ask why your wolf reacts to her like that. Shall we dance? he suggested, stretching his shoulders and arms.

– Viennese waltz or tango? – supported the initiative with great willingness, although he did not pull off the upper part of his clothes, taking a stand. – And to communicate – yes, I’ll try. You never know! Maybe the truth will help … I still won’t find a smarter thought than the one you suggested.

– Tango, honey, that’s it! – Yang said foolishly, taking the right position. – And about the conversation: try it! It seemed to me that someone, and you should understand this. You share consciousness with him longer than me. He is also a person. He has his own desires and emotions. And you, as I understand it, do not allow you to dominate at all, and after all, Alpha is primarily he, not you! You’re just a conductor, roughly speaking, of course! – last words sounded along with attack.

– So it is, just give him free rein, and then I will be a complete beast, – blocked the first blow. “Yes, and the Wolf does not recognize anyone except Alice,” he dodged the second one, trying to make a sweep. “But before, at least I didn’t express my desire to be with a couple so zealously,” the failure of my last attempt at actions resulted in the fact that I caught a direct blow to the chest, as a result of which I fell on my back.

– Do not rush to attack if you need to defend yourself. Wait a moment,” the alpha scolded me sternly, offering his hand and immediately stepping aside to take the waiting stance again. – You open up and miss a lot. Alice, who is your mate? What if you let your wolf compare them? Your connection is broken. Only echoes remain. So if you wish, your beast may well switch to another. You just have to let him take a closer look at both girls. The risk, of course, is great, but pressure will not achieve anything, you will only aggravate the situation, and then Christie can definitely suffer. Attack! – the werewolf smiled with anticipation and then unexpectedly went on the attack.

I didn’t have time to talk for the next hour. I had to focus on the defense that Yang mentioned, otherwise I would have definitely got a fracture of the ribs or spine. Still, I am still very far from the skills and experience of the Supreme. And for the free lesson and good advice, I was very grateful to him. Which he announced at the end of the sparring.

– Thank you, friend. What would I do without you, – sincerely thanked him.

“He would have taken my brain further through Yaroslav,” he burst out laughing, extending my own phrase. How is Christy going to be? Kyle, of course, I understand that the girl is cute, but she’s just a little girl. Aren’t you afraid you’ll break it? She’s also, in my opinion, shy. Plus pregnancy… No wonder I doubted your idea to sleep with her that time. I would have brought it in other ways. Was it really necessary? I don’t judge, no. I understand that at that moment there was no time for reasonable thoughts, but still … You are not small already, you should have understood the consequences … – Yang stopped and looked at me in disbelief. Or did you want them?

The last one made me think… after all, the Supreme was right. It has long been worth just accepting, recognizing and stating it out loud.

– And you yourself know, if I don’t get offspring from my mate, considering our relationship with her, then… – he grunted with bitterness rising to his throat. In any case, this option will be better. Yes, and it seems that he is still the only one. So, if in the future there will be more questions about whether I regret or other such crap – not at all! Yes, and I always did not care what others think of me, because there are no options even. And Christy … I won’t break it. I’ll break myself, but I won’t touch her. I swear by the moon, I won’t touch you!

– You should hit me! the alpha of the black wolf clan snarled angrily. “She’s still just a baby!” I could just wait! What if she doesn’t love you? Or someone else? What will happen then? You didn’t even think about her, Kyle! With every sentence, his tone rose. “I didn’t think at all what it would be like! Didn’t even give me a choice! You wanted, and the rest is unimportant! Here you and Yara are definitely relatives in this regard! Both have selfishness rushing from everywhere … Well, still a good girl got caught, but she could send you to hell and get rid of the children altogether! What would happen then? he frowned. – Let’s do it! No offense to you, but I’m taking Christie under my protection! And don’t look at me like that, boy! I wish you well – both of you! But I won’t let her do anything! And, don’t bring Luna, you hurt her, Kyle! I warned! She is with you as long as she wants it, not you! With these words, the werewolf hurried out of the hall, leaving me alone to digest the information received.

“Yes, I don’t force her…” he dropped in excuse more to himself than to the departed.

Let him not believe in his own words.

I sat thoughtlessly in the hall for some more time, trying to find at least a drop of common sense in myself that would tell me how to deal with all this shit that I myself had arranged. He even tried to communicate with the Wolf, but he, oddly enough, seemed to withdraw into himself, not wanting to make contact.

How are you on time, my friend! If only he had kept quiet the night before… jackal!

There was nothing left but to twist what the Supreme had said over and over again in my head. I had no doubt that he would not change his mind. It was all the more surprising to hear something similar from him, given the initial history of their relationship with Yaroslav.

Or am I still not understanding something?!

“Okay, let’s go and ask her what she wants,” he muttered under his breath, getting up from his seat.

Returned to the allocated apartments as if on death row. I had no idea what to expect from Christy. More precisely, I guessed, but I just didn’t want to admit that the future would not be as rosy for me as I would like it to be.

Taking a deep breath, he pulled the door to the bedroom, mentally smiling at the association with the fact that he was not so worried even when he went to the Council for the first time. The girl did not sleep. I sat on my haunches, thoughtfully examining the things I had spoiled in my hands. It is obvious that she had just recently got out of the shower, since she was only wearing a towel, and small droplets of water were still dripping from her hair. On the table behind her was a tray of untouched food. Christie didn’t react to my appearance. And even when I slammed the door behind me much louder than I could or intended to. And only after he turned the shutter, locking the bedroom from the inside, she shuddered. But there was no other reaction. As expected, she closed herself up again.

– Why didn’t you eat? – asked quietly.

You have to start somewhere.

“I didn’t want to,” she shrugged.

She took the ruined clothes in one hand, holding the towel over her chest with the other, and went to the bathroom, where she threw it into the trash can. She went out, took the things brought by Yaroslav and again disappeared behind the door of the restroom. Came back five minutes later, dressed in pajamas. I noticed the rest of the clothes on an armchair, not far from the bed.

“If you don’t feel like it yourself, think about children,” he said over his shoulder before following her example, remembering to take a shower.

She grinned wickedly.

– Why? You think well of them too! For the two of us, I would say! What kind of food in general, when the night is in the yard? If your sister didn’t wake me up, I’m not sure I would wake up earlier in the morning. So let’s go without notations, okay? Moreover, I still do not have the time when I constantly want to eat. Okay, you do as you want, and I sleep. And, by the way, for the future: I’m used to sleeping alone. At least give me a separate room in my house, – with these words she yawned, hiding behind her palm, and darted into bed.

He did not give in to controversy, although everything inside boiled in an instant from a gesture of defiance. I just turned around and headed to the shower, where I was under another icy stream for at least an hour. By the time he returned, the baby was sound asleep.

I took one of the free pillows from the headboard, threw it on the floor, and lay down there.

I hope tomorrow will help me more than today.

Chapter 11

Crystal

I woke up because someone shook my shoulder. Who can’t sleep there? She mumbled something unintelligible, brushing aside the insistent alarm clock.

– Kyle, get the hell out, huh? You piss off, – she mumbled in the end.

She buried herself in the coverlet again.

“Shh…” hissed… Yaroslava? – Wake up your brother. Hush, Christy, hush … – clicked in addition. “He didn’t sleep for three days.

– You again? – barely audibly moaned to her in response.

Kayla’s sister had already come in at night and also woke me up like this to make me eat. She also brought clothes. That’s what I was grateful for.

In general, that’s all – the wolf immediately left the room … She is strange. And again, she was dissatisfied. Looked at me as an enemy of the people. Still, no matter what Kyle said, she disliked me at first sight.

Even now she is hanging over me like an angel of retribution. It even got creepy. If I hadn’t been pregnant by her brother, there probably wouldn’t even be a bone left of me for a long time. Dismembered and hid somewhere in the forest, or even burnt.

I begin to understand how witches felt in the Middle Ages.

– Will you ever let me sleep? – got up from the bed.

Blindly squinting from sleep, she went into the living room, where she literally fell on the sofa by the fireplace. The coolness of the room reminded me of goosebumps. I had to wrap my arms around my shoulders and pull my legs up to my knees to keep my body heat in.

– What happened?

– Get dressed, have breakfast, and let’s go to Mack’s. He is waiting for you. You didn’t quite finish yesterday, as far as I understand,” the brunette replied in an unyielding commanding tone, tightly closing the bedroom doors behind her. “Yes, and Dr. Wilson has something to tell you. He is so eager to meet you.

“All right,” I replied melancholy to her order. – What does the second one need from me, I wonder? – said more to herself, returning to the bedroom.

I need to wash up and pick up my things. In the room, I nearly tripped over a werewolf sleeping on the floor. She looked at him stunned for a couple of seconds, and then covered him with a veil. He’s weird though.

– And you tell me: what does he want from you? – came the answer of Yaroslav when I returned. I didn’t even understand what it was all about. “He refused to cooperate at first, but when he saw you, he became just so kind and understanding that I also ask this question all the time,” she narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

The girl managed to sit comfortably in an armchair opposite the sofa.

– I have no idea. He often visited us. He took me to amusement parks, gave me toys. He was almost like a second father,” she sighed sadly.

I thought about it and decided to ignore my natural shyness. I had to change clothes in front of her. Short dress in black with a deep neckline. Hmmm … She sent the girl a skeptical look, but she either did not notice him, or pretended not to see. I had to stretch what I have. True, it turned out to be a little small, which is why my already rather full chest seemed even larger in size, and it looks like it will fall out of the neckline, and the butt stood out too much. Well, at least the length has not decreased much. But I hardly dare to bend over in it. Plus, my sneakers, in which I arrived here, flaunted on my feet … An awkward combination, but oh well. Somehow…

“W-yes… not enough, really,” she said thoughtfully. – After we go to Mack’s, we’ll go shopping. I was going to the city anyway, so I’ll take you with me,” she was silent for a while, and then added: “Breakfast,” she nodded towards a small round table by the window, on which there was a tray of food.

“Thank you,” the girl thanked.

And even smiled, but she clearly did not care about my sincerity.

Well, I didn’t really want to.

She sat down at the table and started eating. All this time, Yaroslav was silent, looking at her nails with interest. As soon as I put the cutlery aside, she immediately got up from her seat and, throwing a short “let’s go” at me, headed for the exit.

As soon as we went out into the corridor, the interrogation began.

– Why is my brother sleeping on the floor?

I involuntarily winced at this question, but decided to tell it like it is. I didn’t see the point in lying.

– I told him that I was used to sleeping alone. And she asked me to give me a separate room when we were at his house. He took it this way,” she shrugged indifferently, desperately trying to hide her embarrassment at his act.

On top of that, I kept adjusting my dress as we walked down the corridor and downstairs. The werewolves who met along the way looked at me with interest from head to toe.

There you go! Couldn’t you bring something else?

The brunette nodded absently, accepting my words. But judging by the pursed lips, she did not like what she heard.

She was silent for a while, and I was in no hurry to start a new conversation.

– Did he offend you? she suddenly stopped.

She turned around to face me and blocked her further path. The look of green eyes wandered inquisitively over my face, not that, waiting – demanding an answer. I was at a loss, not knowing what to say.

I wanted to snarl or remain silent, but I doubt that the girl would be satisfied with such an answer. But she wasn’t going to talk about my relationship with Kyle either.

– I’m sorry, but I think we can somehow figure it out on our own. I do not intend to complain or accuse your brother of anything, nor do I intend to prove something or make excuses. This is just our business with him, – I tried to make my voice sound as neutral as possible so as not to offend her.

It was still not enough to quarrel with the sister of this insufferable werewolf… But what I did not expect from her was that she would break into such a radiant smile, as if she had just won the jackpot at roulette.

“So, after all, you really like him,” Yaroslava drawled, terribly pleased.

“Uh…” mumbled in shock. – That’s not what I meant at all. I mean, I don’t like him! I exclaimed almost indignantly, embarrassed to the brim. “That is, I like it, but not in the same sense …” she stopped, realizing how stupid my words sounded now.

No, but you have to be able to turn the interlocutor’s speech in such a way! Simply talent, I would say!

“Well, well… I thought so,” the brunette grunted, continuing her way to the laboratories.

And that’s why it seems to me that the girl remained unconvinced? Yes, I would probably not believe myself in her place either. The main thing is that she does not tell her brother this nonsense – that I supposedly like Kyle. Then you won’t end up with problems…

And why did she get it at all? Well, he is handsome, yes, even despite his two scars on his cheek. And yes, he is a normal guy. He wants children very much, takes care of them in his own way. But otherwise… I don’t even want to think about it! But what cannot be changed is that Yaroslav’s brother acted on me in a strange way, forcing me to desire intimacy with him. Although this is all again explained by ordinary physiology, especially since he is my first. It is quite possible that I will react in the same way to another man …

The thought flashed through my mind – to try to do it with someone else… And even for a moment it seemed quite attractive. But I’m unlikely to be able to do so. Then the gas acted on me, but this time I will have to consciously deal with it. I wasn’t sure I was ready for this. So I put the idea aside for a while. Perhaps later I will meet a guy who will really like me, and I can already try and compare with him …

Damn it! Christy, what are you thinking about?!

While I was delving into myself, we just reached the dock’s laboratory. He greeted me with a friendly smile and invited me to sit on a chair at his desk. Dr. Wilson was writing something in a notebook. When I appeared, he looked up from his work and stared intently into my face:

– Is everything okay, Christy? What, were you crying?

How attentive!

I should have guessed that I would meet him here. I have such a feature that if I cry, then my eyes remain swollen for a long time after that. Even if you wash with cold water, take a shower and sleep. Strangers won’t understand, of course. But this man has known me all my life, so my condition has not escaped him.

– You’re wrong, Dr. Wilson! – coldly answered him.

I didn’t mention her name on purpose. She knew he would be uncomfortable. I saw that it hurt. The way he looked away and simply nodded, accepting my decision and going back to work, no longer looking in my direction.

“I didn’t know she did this to you…” he suddenly whispered without looking in my direction. “I swear, Christie, I would never have let this happen, but I just didn’t know!”

What good is his apology to me? They still won’t give me back a normal life. Nothing will be like before. I didn’t even see the point in answering him. I was terribly bad because everyone around me turned out to be traitors!

– I’ll definitely figure out how to fix this, Christy! Believe me!

The man raised his head, and there was such pain in his eyes that I really wanted to trust his words. There was a wild desire to rush to him again and hang on his neck, as in childhood, when he came.

– You were like a father to me! – she whispered, not hiding the pain. – I loved you almost many times more than others! And you…

– I didn’t know! He jumped up, breaking into a scream. “Really, I didn’t know! I would never condemn my daughter to such a life!

I did not immediately understand what he said. But when it came, I immediately recoiled, as if they had given me a slap in the face. She pressed the back of her hand to her lips, biting the skin painfully. It seemed to me that my whole past life, or rather, what was left of it, collapsed completely, scattered into many small pieces of the puzzle.

– Christy, breathe! – I heard the voice of an excited McDowell nearby. “Now, girl, you just calm down!

Is he mocking?

Someone put a glass of water into my hands and forced me to drink, but I still did not take my eyes off the guiltily bowed head… father?! Lord, how much more new things do I have to learn before I finally fall into the abyss ?! It hurts, how it hurts! A painful cramp twisted the lower abdomen, forcing him to choke and grab onto it.

– Idiot! – I heard the cry of Yaroslava and then something broke. – Found when to say such things! Satisfied?!

– Christy, you need to calm down immediately, otherwise you will lose your children! Do you hear me?

She nodded, because she could not speak and did not want to.

Just breathe deeply. I’ll give you a sedative, okay?

She nodded back again.

And almost immediately I felt a prick in my elbow.

– Forgive me, girl!

Robert Wilson appeared nearby and I turned away. I just couldn’t see him now.

– Get him away from me, please. Take away, take away … – she whispered, closing her eyes.

There was a fuss, and then they stroked my hair in a soothing gesture, picked me up and carried me to the sofa. I didn’t care about it, and everything around! Mac walked away, then came back again. I did not see or hear anything or anyone, being in prostration.

– That’s it, girl, they took him away. I put you on a drip,” the werewolf said, and I didn’t even notice his actions.