Today was a special day... It was The birthday of Princess Isabella.. that's me. And today, my daddy, the king, brought me a wonderful gift today!

I gasped, my hands flying to my mouth as I stared at the massive wolf before me. She was huge, her thick coat a perfect blend of silver and deep brown, her piercing golden eyes glaring at me with something almost… human. I barely even noticed the way she was pawing at the muzzle strapped around her snout—I was too busy marveling at how perfect she was.

“You’re huge, aren’t you, girl?” I breathed, stepping closer, unable to resist reaching out to run my fingers through her thick fur. “And so fluffy! I love you so much already! Aren’t you just the cutest thing? And that nose—oh, it’s perfect!”

The wolf didn’t share my enthusiasm. Her ears pinned back, and she let out a huff, still scratching at the restraints holding her mouth shut. Her golden gaze practically burned into me, filled with something sharp and intelligent.

I tilted my head, watching her. Was she… angry? No, that was ridiculous. She was just a wolf, my pet now. And she was absolutely beautiful. This is the best birthday ever!