Pretty and the Beast

As Kyley's heart raced, and pounded in her head in a dull echo, she awaited a cruel pain to strike her...

However, even after waiting for the longest while, it never came.

Kyley frowned and slowly fluttered her eyes that was shut tight full of tears open. There, she saw the beastly figure of Darren under the influence of his curse, taking the form of the renowned rabid bloodhound.

The monster that ruled the depths of the wilderness!

It was Darren!

Its claw paused right above her head as it stared down with its abominable wild eyes full of nothing but murderous intent and rage. However, the rage in its eyes had lessened considerably as there seemed to be some rationality in those wild blood red eyes now.

Kyley broke into a wail seeing this and instantly shot forward out of instinct.

Thump!

She jumped at the tall towering dreary monster before her despite the fright that subsumed her whole being. She seemed crazy and suicidal!

Kyley wrapped her arms around its furry derf neck, not m