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As we talked, the night sky lit up with the bright stars, as if they were agreeing with our words. It was a reminder that, despite the differences between our species, we shared a vast and mysterious world, which required understanding and mutual respect to thrive.

As the night progressed, the bonfire burned in its embers and the wolf of the pack ended its story. The members of the pack remained silent for a moment, reflecting on the wise words we had shared.

The urgent sound of the wolf took me out of deep sleep, and I quickly got up, realizing that something was wrong. Her eyes expressed fear and concern, and she spoke to me amid panting breaths:

"Stella, the camp is being attacked by strange, humanoid and cold creatures! Randall is leading the defense, but he asked me to ensure his safety. Come with me!"

My heart raced with the news, and in an instant, I was next to the wolf, following her along the paths of the dark forest. In the midst of the darkness of the night, the shadows da