The Fur Was... Fascinating

I stared with wide eyes and a shaking body. There was a wolf in my bedroom. A big black wolf.

It was a terrifying sight that had me frozen. I couldn't move from my spot.

"What? Do you believe me now?" He asked, moving his hairy face closer to mine. I could feel its black eyes sternly fixed on me. "Why are you quiet?"

His face drew closer and I felt his warm breath on my skin as he inclined his head, his nose almost touching mine. Honestly, I felt like his gaze would bore into my soul as he said,

"Now you're scared to talk after seeing me? How comical?"

Yes, it was indeed comical. So comical that I could burst out in laughter if only my face hadn't stiffened and I wasn't so frozen up in fright.

"T-this... This can't be real." I managed to say, earning a disapproved growl from him. "How is this real?"

"There are so many wonders in this world that humans are unaware of." He said, moving back to sit on its butt like a real mutt. "And since humans are oblivious to these things, they just go around doing daily tasks without a doubt as to what could really be going on in their midst. You, of course, are one of those ignorant and oblivious humans."

"S-so, are you... Are you saying there are more species other than humans living amongst us? People like you that can transform into animals?"

He growled, upset at the term animal.

"Do not simply refer to me as an animal." He said, getting on all fours and releasing an intimidating and scary aura. "I am a superior species. I may not have my memories but without a doubt, this chain of command I feel, I know it too well. I am an Alpha. And I will not be likened to a mere animal by the likes of you."

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." I quickly apologized. Who knew what would happen if I angered him any further? With that wide mouth of his, he could open up and rip my head off in an instant.

"But... How is it that you were so small like a cub last night? I mean, you were in my arms like..." I was stunned. He was so big and his body... My eyes fell on his fur. They looked so soft and wild. I wanted to touch it but at the same time, I didn't want to.

"I believe I shrunk in size so I could hide. I was injured too."

"But now you're all healed." I said, remembering I didn't see any wound in his human form.

"Yes, my healing abilities are subpar." He proudly stated and my eyes fell on his fur as he sat back on his butt again.

I gulped.

I didn't want him to think I was interested in his animal form or him for that matter. I didn't want that... Yet my hand was moving on its own and before I knew it, I felt his fur brush against my palm. It was as soft as it looked.

"What are you doing?" He asked, his gruff tone filled with annoyance and disapproval.

"Oh, I... I'm sorry." I took my hand off right away. "I just... Found it fascinating. It's so soft and... Ahem." I cleared my throat. "Anyway, what will you do now?" I asked. "Since you have no memories, I believe it'll be hard for you to just go out."

"Yes, and that is why I'm going to stay here." He said and I nodded in understanding, only to realize what he had said,

"Wait, what?!" I exclaimed, shocked. "You want to stay here?!"

"You're the one that picked me up," he said and slowly started transforming into his human form. Out of instinct, I looked away, not that it was really needed. I had already seen all of him anyway.

"B-but, I picked you up thinking you were an abandoned dog. I... I never would've picked you up if I knew you were a wolf who could transform into a human. I..."

I turned to him, only to find him standing right in front of me and his face very close to mine. It made my heart jump out of its position, and I stepped back, but I slipped on the rug and was about to fall when he wrapped his arms around my waist and stopped my fall.

"Whatever excuse you may have," he said and my heart thumped, staring at his serious and dangerously handsome face. "...the fact remains that you picked me up. And because of that, you have to take responsibility. Let me live with you, at least, till I regain my memory. And when I do, I will make sure to compensate you greatly. What do you think?”