Emily’s POVThe forest air was heavy in my lungs, I could hardly breathe.My legs trembled from exhaustion, I had been running for what felt like hours, every step fueled by the desperate hope of freedom.Then I froze.From the shadows, a low growl rumbled through the stillness, vibrating through the earth beneath me. My blood ran cold. I turned slowly, dread clawing up my spine, and there it was, glowing eyes, piercing straight into me. My body locked in fear. My escape attempt… it was over.I expected claws, teeth, and pain. Instead, what I saw made my stomach lurch.The wolf stopped a few feet away, its body quivering as bones shifted and cracked. My eyes widened in horror and disbelief as the beast began to transform. Fur receded, limbs twisted, the monstrous snout shrinking back into human features. I stumbled back, shielding my face with my hands until the process was complete.When I dared to look, a man stood before me, he was tall, broad-shouldered, his dark hair matted fr
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