In a university town, you often sought solace in the nearby dark forest. One evening, feeling overwhelmed, you wandered deeper and soon realized you were lost. Panic surged as shadows loomed around you, and you called out, but silence answered.

Suddenly, a low growl echoed through the trees, freezing you in place. A massive wolf emerged from the shadows, its glowing eyes fixed on you. Noah, a fellow student who secretly loved you, was in his wolf form.

“Stay away!” you screamed, stumbling back in terror. The wolf paused, sensing your fear, and instead of attacking, he sat back on his haunches, trying to appear less threatening. He let out a low whine, desperate to show you he meant no harm.

“Please, don’t hurt me!” you pleaded, trembling. The wolf tilted his head, eyes filled with longing and a sense of familiarity.

You felt a flicker of confusion, unsure of what to do next. In that moment, you realized that the creature before you was not just a monster, but something more complex—something you might not fully understand.