So it begins.

It was a cold and dark night. Theo was nowhere to be seen, and a howl came from behind the house. Diane and I had no idea what was happening but one of us had to take action. I took a torch, and a shovel from the fireplace and headed out the back.

I moved cautiously due to circumstances. How the hell did someone successfully come into the compound with his dog? I kept thinking of possible scenarios as I went forward. The more I walked, the more I saw how forest-like his house looked.

Then I heard the howl again. I listened for a moment and went in the direction of the sound. If there is someone there, would this shovel do the trick, or am I'm just walking to my doom?

I kept moving deeper as I hoped Diane had called for help just in case it was something I couldn't handle. As I moved, I realized that it got more quiet than usual, which was suspicious. "Who's there?" I pointed towards the trees and turned around. "You better come out now before the cops get here, I might just let you go," I started, but still no answer.

I took a step forward and then I heard it, an animal-like growl. This time I was sure it was close by. I gripped my shovel tighter, waiting for it to come out. I spent the next few seconds preparing myself mentally, but no amount of time could have prepared me for what I saw.

I heard the growl again and saw it come out slowly with golden eyes and dark brown fur. It continued to growl as it prepared to attack. It was a bloody wolf, the type you only saw from a distance or on television, but here I was standing less than twelve feet from it. I slowly began to retreat as it came closer.

Damn it, is this how it all ends? How the hell am I going to fight against a wolf? I tried to think of ways to escape but to no avail. The only way would have been to climb one of the trees but I couldn't turn my back on this beast.

Just then it lunged closer with its teeth ready to rip me apart. I stretched my hand forward and somehow managed to block its attack with the shovel. It dragged the shovel away with its teeth as the impact pushed me to the ground. I quickly got on my knees and blocked my face with my arms as I saw it approach again.

"Argh!" I yelled as it bit my right hand. I suddenly remembered the torch I held and smashed it on its head. It pulled back for a few seconds but it was long enough so I started for the nearest tree. I had already reached the nearest branch but my hands were too weak so I slipped.

I groaned as I hit the floor with my injured arm, but I couldn't just stay put so I ran. It caught up with me and this time the wolf aimed for my thighs. "Arghhh!" I tried pushing it away but to no avail. I had already said my prayers, just waiting for it to end my pain, Oddly, it stopped.

I raised my head just in time to see a bigger wolf approach. It kept growling at ... the other wolf? I looked behind to see a once-aggressive wolf looking scared. Why is it retreating?

I started to feel dizzy and I struggled to push myself away from where they were but failed. I was too weak and I knew I lost a lot of blood. I was about to give up and lay completely flat on the floor when I saw something attack the bigger wolf.

Sounds of a struggle between them surrounded the area but I was sure what I saw wasn't human. The other wolf went in their direction so I made one last effort to escape. Unfortunately, I couldn't walk properly so I leaned against the nearest tree, struggling to breathe.

Even in my current state, I saw how the unknown figure dropped one of the wolves a few feet away from me and approach me. "He...lp, help... me, please." I had no idea who she was but I knew what I needed.

"Shh," she whispered and knelt beside me. She took my hand and observed my wound. "So you're the chosen one huh? I mean this is definitely an unpredictable occurrence, me meeting you here, and you do have a powerful aura around you even while you're hurt."

"It's been decades since I turned a human. I guess the universe is on my side today," her lips curved into a smile as she came closer to my face. "I only came here to weaken the wolf pack by taking one of the alphas' son, but this?" She chuckled and grabbed my neck with her other hand. "Jackpot." She whispered and leaned in.

I flinched as I felt her on my neck. My lips parted but made no sound, I was too tired to move. Her bite became less painful as seconds went by so I relaxed into her grip. Many things went through my head at that moment. Why is she able to bite into my skin? Why does my neck feel hot all of a sudden? Who is she?

"I have to say, you're really lucky," she breathed on my neck as she pulled away from me. "Had you not been the chosen one, you would have been one tasty dinner," she licked the remaining blood on her lips.

My head began to swirl and I hit the ground. I stared at her as she got up and rearranged her clothes. "Well, let the battle begin."

And then there was complete darkness.