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Selene growls, pacing as she sniffs every corner of the room. Her hackles are stiff. Even though she’s just a dog right now, it’s still intimidating.
That bastard was here, Selene confirms, after sniffing around the bedroom. He won’t harm you. Her lip curls back into a soft snarl. I can smell his regret with every step he took.
I collapse, my legs too weak to hold me up. That refreshed, revitalized feeling is gone. Only fear
remains.
“What am I going to do? I can’t stay here. If he found me, that means Dad can find me.”
Perhaps. Selene stretches with a large yawn. I would not worry yet, cub. You are not as defenseless as you once were, and you cannot run forever.
“But-”
You cannot run forever, Selene repeats forcefully, and I fall silent, struggling against the panic fluttering against my ribcage. One day, you might have to fight
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back.
Fight back?
I’d never imagined fighting back.
How can a wolfless defect fight back?
reminds me, settling on the couch after a few circles. You are strong. You have me. We will not return
we do?” I
says simply. Just as
trouble before
***
the couch cushions, trying to let Selene’s words wash over me.
simple when she says it like
intent stare. You cannot keep going as
at my lips. “What do
my arm with her cold,
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body as you would your mind. You cannot rely solely on me to protect you forever.
had to learn to run. But to Selene, I’m soft.
toughen up, build muscle, increase my stamina.
words.
me again, I need to be able to defend myself. My only chance at true freedom is becoming strong enough to fight back
a slow nod, I steel my resolve. “Okay. What do
need to do?”
next morning, I approach
a vague story about a class I’ve decided to
furrows in concern, but
long as
done before you leave, I don’t mind at all.”
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over me. “Thank you, Mrs. Elkins. I really appreciate
“Not a problem,
a smile in return, her kindness lancing through my chest.
basic calisthenics in the privacy of my small living room- push–ups, sit–ups, air squats, a hundred each. My muscles strain
teeth and push through the
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