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CHAPTER 16 - NEW FRIENDS

Author: O'Chantal
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-NIA’S POV-

The sunset blossomed in its boldest blaze of red and gold across the sky. The forest would be dark soon, and I was scouting for a cave or something to rest for the night. A twig snapped in the distance. My wolf’s whole body jerked around.

We were no longer alone.

Rogues.

Starr dropped the clothes in her mouth on the grassy ground and assumed a protective stance. I was not too far from the main road and stopped by the stony brook to drink water. My wolf growled at the two strangers who emerged from behind the tall trees.

The bigger brown wolf halted and shifted into a bald man, no more than in his mid-twenties with ear piercings. His body was toned with little muscles and his arms and chest were covered in tattoos. My heart pounded frantically, pulsing in my ears.

“Hey beautiful, we won’t cause any trouble,” the man approached, sounding out of breath. “We were on a run and heard you.” His creole eyes admired my golden fur. “Your wolf is quite unique.”

The pit in my stomach
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