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Turning to Giovanni, Isabella mustered the courage to pose her question once more, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "Giovanni, did I... Did I just have intimate relations with a wild creature, with a wolf, and not a human?"

Giovanni's gaze softened as he met Isabella's fearful eyes. After a brief pause, he nodded slowly, acknowledging the truth. "Yes, Isabella. The creature you encountered, the one we shared that intimate connection with, was indeed a werewolf."

Isabella's breath caught in her throat, a mix of disbelief and fear coursing through her veins. She took a step back, her mind overwhelmed by the implications of Giovanni's response. "But... how is that possible? How can I... how can I trust what happened between us?"

Giovanni's expression turned pained as he reached out, his voice filled with regret. "Isabella, I understand your concerns and fears. I should have been honest with you from the beginning. I am a werewolf, and in that moment, my transformation had taken hold