It was late, almost midnight, but the village was still alive and buzzing with activity. I had just finished putting Ani to bed and left the cozy little room where she slept.I walked over to Rafe, who was busy with something. "Rafe, any updates?" I asked, eager to know if there was any news about Ani's grandmother.Rafe shook his head, looking a little tired. "Nothing yet," he replied. Beside him, Faghri nodded in agreement.I was thinking about the resources we have at our disposal. There must be at least ten helicopters in the area, not to mention the military planes. And yet we hadn't found a single clue.I turned back to Rafe and touched his arm to get his attention. "Rafe..." I began, an idea forming in my head."What if we ask the werewolf for help?" I suggested.The image of the black wolf flashed through my mind - the same one that had taken Ani before. I wondered if this wolf could help us. After all, Ani's grandmother had gotten lost in a forest that was part of his territo

In the early hours, before the first light of dawn, Rafe, Faghri, and I prepared for our venture into the mysterious forest. The sky remained shrouded in predawn gray, and a cool breeze swirled around us."Hey Rafe, have you ever thought about becoming a wolf?" Faghri joked, his voice bouncing off the trees, making it seem as if the forest itself joined in the joke. Rafe, his eyes a deep well of untold stories, shot back a look of mild irritation masked by a veneer of calm."Not possible," Rafe grunted, his voice harsh, almost lost in the rustling morning air.I had entrusted Faghri with Rafe's werewolf identity, along with the legends and mysteries that came with it. We moved forward, following the serpentine trail, surrounded by the incessant murmur of the wilderness.I glanced back periodically to make sure Rafe's crew was stationed around the house, guarding Ani, the young girl still in a vulnerable slumber. Their vigilance brought me a semblance of comfort, but a storm of worry r

In the thick forest, I heard insects and the wind. It made me anxious. I was scared and confused. I had been kidnapped and was now lost, far from my old life.One kidnapper said, "Hey, put the girl down." His voice was rough but clear. They took off my gag. I could hear them laugh, which hurt."They said, "It's sad that a beautiful woman like you will die here." They looked at me strangely. I felt proud to be called beautiful, but also angry. They talked about my life ending soon."Are you really going to kill me?" I asked, trying not to sound scared. I thought being diplomatic might save me. I remembered some wise advice.I tried to talk them out of it, looking for some kindness in them. But they only said, "It depends on our boss." This made me more unsure.When they mentioned "Boss," I got confused. Then, a name popped up in my head, bringing back a bad memory. "Aline..." I whispered, like I was calling a ghost. Then, as if by fate, Aline came out from the trees, smiling in a way I

I still remember our last meeting when the wolf said goodbye in a touching way. Suddenly he turned into a bunch of fireflies and disappeared into the evening light, just like Ani's mother."What's happening here?" I wondered aloud, full of amazement, hoping the magic wolf would understand."What's confusing you? Ani's grandmother's story, or the mystery of my being here?" the wolf replied, laughing a little, as if he was making a joke."Both," I replied quickly.I was really curious to know how Ani's grandmother was saved by this creature."Actually, the two things are connected," the wolf explained and began to tell the story."There was a lady with a necklace, and this necklace was surrounded by a magical glow and ancient magic," the wolf began, getting serious.When he mentioned the necklace, it hit me. My necklace, the one that was stolen by a kidnapper. Could they be related?"The necklace that fell near this cave had great magical power," the wolf said, his eyes shining with mys

I stayed here for two days, using hand signs to communicate with Ani's grandmother. We don't speak the same language, so we can't really understand each other.Ani's grandmother, a kind old lady who once helped us, let me into her house right away before. Then I noticed something strange approaching. It wasn't a person walking, but something else. I remembered the wolf's warning from earlier, telling me to stay inside.And soon a huge wolf appeared with a surprise. This time he had company."Rafe, Faghri," I whispered, shocked to see them together - a man and a wolf making a strange story.I couldn't believe it: Rafe and Faghri, emerging from the mist, riding the giant wolf.Just before I could say more, they both got off the wolf and took my hands warmly. "Luna, we're here," they said together and kissed my hand gently. I was so surprised that I couldn't speak."Yes, thank you," I blurted out, sounding a little silly. It wasn't the best thing to say, but it just came out."Rafe, Fag