Chapter 4

                                    

                                          
POV Tyler
Annoyed, I sat in Headmistress Galdorne's office and fixed my gaze on one of her many bookshelves.
Today a certain Dr.  Moore arrived to help me with my Hyde.
I was a little excited, but this excitement was drowned out by tension and finally a headache.
Galdorne spoke highly of him, but I found it hard to trust people just like that.
After Laurel Gates, there was no way I wanted to be forced into a covenant again.
I hoped this doctor could teach me to control my Hyde.
Headmistress Galdorne hadn't told me whether he knew about the serum, or how it would affect my request.
So I sat in her study and waited for her arrival.
There should also be a newcomer, Enid had spread, but not much was known about her.
It didn't interest me much either.
Maybe I could focus on things like that once I got my Hyde under control and didn't feel so weak anymore.
For a brief moment my thoughts drifted to the melodic voice I always heard in my dreams.
Would I really recognize her if I saw her?
My thoughts were interrupted when I heard loud heels in the hallway to Galdorne's study.
A short time later the door opened and she entered the room.
"I'm glad you're here Tyler! Dr. Moore will be here to attend to you soon", she said cheerfully, waving me over.
I got up tense and followed her through the many corridors.  
She stopped in front of a door and entered the room with me.
An empty classroom emerged and she turned back to me.
"You can have a seat here and I'll bring Dr. Moore to you as soon as possible", she explained and was then out the door again.
I sat down in the empty chair in front of the desk and waited.
A little hope spread through me and I sat up straight.
Not a second later the door opened and a man with a long coat entered the room.
He seemed to be still talking to Headmistress Galdorne and then closed the door.
His gaze wandered in my direction, revealing the kind face of a man with longer, gray hair.

                            

                                
                            
                              
                                  
                              
                              
                                
                                  
                                  
                                
                              
                             
                            
                            
                          
                          
"Tyler right?", he asked with a smile and offered a hand.
I took it hesitantly and just said, "Yes, and you must be Dr. Moore then?"
He nodded happily and sat down across from me at the desk.
"Headmistress Galdorne has already told me a few things about you", he began, now looking at me directly, "she also mentioned that you take the Lunanekra-serum, can you describe to me what you have already seen in your dreams?", he added and looked at me with interest.
I cleared my throat hesitantly, "I couldn't see much. Everything was very blurry and I could only hear one voice clearly."
I decided to be as honest as I could and hoped he could really help me.
He nodded understandingly and pulled a small folder from his pocket, which I must have overlooked when he arrived.
"I come from a long generation of Hydes and I've learned a lot. Do you have any questions?", he asked sincerely and my tension eased a bit.
I looked down at the table in thought, "Didn't the serum work for me? Headmistress Galdorne said it would help, but I still know nothing specific," I ground out, a little afraid of his assessment.
"Don't worry, unfortunately the serum doesn't have a strong effect and can never produce precise images that you can make something out of immediately," he explained and tension fell off my shoulders immediately.
"The serum causes your Hyde to be pushed back, which was a good decision at the time, but isn't a good solution for the long term", he replied thoughtfully and looked at me a little more seriously.
"Following your unusual awakening, your Hyde is craving a strong connection based on trust and now that your Hyde has become aware of your mate it will be harder to resist that urge", continued Dr.  Moore and wrote something in his file.
"Do I have to make a connection? Can't I Control my Hyde without one?" I asked quickly and looked at him hopefully.
Thoughtfully, Dr.  Moore looked straight at me again and rubbed his chin.
"The timing of a connection can be deferred, but a Hyde cannot be without a one. In your case, it would be wise to find your match", he concluded, continuing to look at me.
I looked at him and nodded, but I was a little happy about his message.
"A counterpart...how's that? Do I notice that even though I'm using the serum to inhibit?", I asked interested, hoping that wasn't a slightly too personal question.
"Don't be embarrassed, a perfectly valid question", began Dr.  Moore and looked at me relaxed, "A match is special and despite the serum, your Hyde will prevail to keep your match safe. You will form a strong bond, particularly one based on trust", he finished and kept looking at me.
Finally, a slight smile crept onto my lips and I murmured under my breath, "that sounds nice", to myself.
A soft knock was heard and the door opened slowly.
In walked a young girl with long blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes.
"Hey Dad, do you have a minute, or would you prefer later?", she asked, her voice instantly recognizable to me.
I started sweating and my hands clutched the arms of the chair I was sitting in.  
I felt my Hyde wanting to take control and tried everything to stop the process.
The blond girl looked at me a bit confused and said something to Dr.  Moore, which I already didn't geht thanks to my Hyde.
Only one thing shot through my head: Mine!
I couldn't stop my Hyde and ended up transforming.
After months of pushing back, my Hyde took complete control again.
I closed my eyes and inhaled a lovely scent that led me straight to the young woman.
She looked at me wide-eyed and slowly looked at Dr.  Moore, who motioned for her not to move with an outstretched hand.
A desire burned within me that I had never felt before in my life.
I couldn't look at her much longer, however, when my reflection appeared next to her and hissed at me.
I glared back and forth between the other Hyde and my counterpart.
We looked at each other and finally came to an agreement.
He looked at the blonde girl and nudged her forward.
"Micah!", she yelled slightly angry and looked at me a bit scared again.
"Dad, what is all of this about?", she asked softly and looked at Dr.  Moore, who was probably her father.
"Calm down Phina, it looks like you're Tyler's counterpart", he said softly, still looking at her.
She looked back at me and swallowed hard.
Slowly she took a step towards me and held out her hand.
POV Seraphina
I had to swallow hard at the sudden information.
And here normal life sais goodbye, I thought ironically and looked at the big Hyde.
I took a step towards him and held out my hand.
Don't panic now!
I looked into his eyes for the first time and sank into the green that indicated his human eye color.
At that very moment I knew what my mother was always talking about.
I could feel a deep connection and lost myself in his gaze.
He leaned down to me and I could almost feel him impatiently waiting for my touch.
I gently touched his forehead like I had my brothers and he immediately closed his eyes.
He leaned towards me and inhaled my scent.
I also closed my eyes and enjoyed his closeness.
All my doubts were completely forgotten and I could feel his affection.
I was so engrossed in the feeling he was conveying to me that I didn't realize how he looked back at me and suddenly grabbed me.
My eyes widened in confusion and I had to stifle a small scream when I realized that he had grabbed me.
I held onto him a bit anxiously, hoping he wouldn't let me fall.
Suddenly he sprinted out of the room and pulled me, pressed tightly against his body, with him.