r on my arms to stand on end as I took a step back. His contempt for humans was evident, maki

could decide to run, a brown and gray wolf leaped menacingly towards me from among the trees, its fangs bared, making it clear that it was ready to

a blend of cream and white, and her stride was majestic and elegant. She walk

n; humans are irrational when they

from his chest, causing her to shrink her shoulders and lower

again with tears in my eyes, aw

om my enemies; don't be foolish!” H

h him, I'll ensure ou

at had threatened me earlier was alarmingly inches away

ice Oliver's appr

olf here, will you leave us alone forever?” I raised my chin proudly in his direction, swelling m

a ran his tongue over his lip

will run until nightfall, which will happen soon, and if you're not caught by me,” he paused, smiling men

but was immediately silenced by his threat to bi

ay?” Lycan kept his chin

mbling from the tension emanating in that for

to understand every word I uttered to calm him. The alph

e my cub, leading him safely inside.” He sm

, meeting with the skin; her once massive claws gave way to delicate, graceful nails; her long snout yielded to fine and delicate features; and the

fe here with me when you return.” Her smile was warm and her eyes kind; I felt the truth in t

f my brave little one's nose. “I'll take care of another big

odded with a faint smile, taking my world into her hands. Smelling the bab

'll be safe!” I demanded,

ifted from his human form to that of a lupine. “I'll give you the

hide until nightfall, we'll be free.”

gaze indicating that th

voice trembled with fear

onse, his voice echoing

cilessly!” she dec

ep breath, preparing to run. Luckily, I used to be an athlete back in school, and I still had the habit of running. I turned my back, facing

me is ticking, human

w absolutely nothing about the environment. Furthermore, I jumped over a fallen log in my path, scratching my arms on a lower t

ister used to force me to wear. I smeared the slime all over my body, hoping to become “invisible” to the beast's sense of smell. I continued running even deeper into the forest, spotting