The air crackles with a deadly kind of tension as I, my muscles coiling like springs, stand at the threshold of my bedroom. The weight of impending battle presses upon me, a burden I bear with grim determination. Anastasia, her eyes shimmering with worry, clutches my arm, her touch a lifeline in the storm of chaos that threatens to engulf us. "Stay here, Anastasia," I say, my voice low but firm. Anastasia's lips part, a protest poised on the tip of her tongue, but before she can speak, she pulls me close, her lips meeting mine in a fervent kiss. It’s a silent plea, a testament to our love amidst the turmoil of the upcoming war. "Be careful," she whispers as we break apart. “Promise me you'll come back, safe and sound." My gaze softens. "I promise. No matter what happens, I'll always come back to you. I swear it." With one last glance, I tear myself away from her embrace, my heart heavy with the weight of temporary farewell. In a swift motion, I transform into my wolf form, the
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