THE WEREWOLF'S NIGHT

I used to hunt because it was in my blood. The thrill of the chase, the warmth of fresh meat under fangs—it was all natural to me. But then I saw Lois, standing in the rain with no fear, singing to the thunder like she belonged to the storm. Now I don’t want to kill. Now I want to protect. And that makes me a traitor to the Clan. They say no one escapes the pack. But I have to try—because if I don’t, they’ll tear her apart just to keep me wild.

THE WEREWOLF'S NIGHT

I used to hunt because it was in my blood. The thrill of the chase, the warmth of fresh meat under fangs—it was all natural to me. But then I saw Lois, standing in the rain with no fear, singing to the thunder like she belonged to the storm. Now I don’t want to kill. Now I want to protect. And that makes me a traitor to the Clan. They say no one escapes the pack. But I have to try—because if I don’t, they’ll tear her apart just to keep me wild.

The forest tore at my skin as I ran, fur matted with sweat and blood—not mine. Tonight’s hunt left me hollow. I crouched beside the creek, watching my reflection shift between man and beast. Then I heard her voice.\n\nLois stood barefoot on the mossy bank, humming a lullaby to the wind. Rain soaked her dress, but she smiled like the world was kind. She couldn’t see me—she was blind—but somehow, she whispered, 'You’re not as scary as you think.'\n\nI should’ve fled. Instead, I stepped forward. My claws sank into earth, breath ragged. One leap, and I could taste her. But something froze me. Something worse than hunger.\n\nThen came the howl—deep, commanding, echoing from the north ridge. The pack knew I was missing. They’d come looking soon.\n\nShe reached out. 'Will you hurt me?'\n\nMy heart pounded. Not with rage. With fear. If I stayed, they’d kill her. If I left, would I ever find this feeling again?