Lily clutched the jar tightly to her chest, swallowing nervously. Perhaps it would be best to turn back. Her foot was almost about to step away when suddenly, a low growl and a haunting howl echoed from the same thicket.
W-what was that?
Lily's eyes widened as she stared at the direction of the bushes. Her hands started to tremble, and her heart pounded loudly in her chest.
The terrifying howl sounded again, this time much louder, sending shivers down her spine.
Alarm bells rang in her head, urging her to flee the forest immediately, but her feet seemed to refuse to cooperate.
And then, without warning, something leaped out of the bushes.
For a split second, fear gripped her entire being, and her breath caught in her throat. But as the figure emerged fully from the shadows, standing before her was a magnificent wolf, its eyes shining like orbs of moonlight.
It was a massive creature, its fur glistening under the moonlight. Its eyes were piercing, reflecting an intelligence that sent shivers down Lily's spine.
The creature's powerful muscles rippled beneath its fur as it landed gracefully on the forest floor.
Lily's breath caught in her throat as she came face to face with a magnificent wolf. This was no ordinary wolf; it was a beast of immense size and power, the Alpha of its pack.
Lily's spontaneous scream echoed through the night, her eyes wide with fear as she witnessed the black wolf howling with a piercing, haunting sound.
Her body felt paralyzed as she locked eyes with the glistening yellow orbs shining under the moonlight.
A wolf.
How could there be a wolf here?
The presence of the deep black wolf seemed otherworldly, and Lily couldn't comprehend how such a creature had found its way to this place.
Her mind raced with thoughts of danger and the unknown, her heartbeat pounding in her ears.
As the wolf approached, its movements were graceful yet cautious, as if aware of Lily's fear.
Lily's heart pounded in her chest as she felt trapped, her legs trembling with fear and exhaustion.
The yellow-eyed wolf continued to approach with calculated steps, its eerie gaze never leaving her.
Desperation washed over her as she scanned her surroundings for any possible escape route.
But her hopes were dashed when another wolf emerged from the shadows, blocking any chance of fleeing.
Her mind raced, searching for any possible solution to the dire situation she found herself in. Panic threatened to overwhelm her.
The two wolves closed in on her, their predatory instincts evident in their every movement. Lily's breath hitched as she felt the heat of their breath on her skin, and she knew she had to act fast.
As Lily tried to veer away, the black wolf behind her leaped and lunged at her. Her lightweight body was no match for the force of the impact, and she was sent flying, crashing hard onto the ground.
A metallic taste of iron filled her mouth as she realized her face had been torn open upon impact.
Pain seared through her, and she gasped in agony, clutching her bleeding face.
The world around her seemed to spin, and the forest echoed with the sounds of snarls and growls as the wolves closed in on her again.
Fear and desperation gripped Lily as she struggled to get back on her feet. Her vision blurred from the pain, and she could feel warm blood trickling down her cheek.
The black wolf advanced towards her again, and Lily's fear escalated. She cried out for help, screaming at the top of her lungs, hoping that someone, anyone, would hear her desperate pleas.
Tears streamed down her cheeks, mixing with the blood from her injured face.
"DAD! HELP ME!!!" she screamed, her voice breaking with terror. She continued to shout for help as the wolf let out another bone-chilling howl, echoing through the forest.
Fear gripped Lily as another wolf emerged from the bushes, joining the two already surrounding her.
Her heart pounded in her chest, and a sense of helplessness washed over her. Trapped on the forest floor, she couldn't move her legs or arms, and the wolves closed in, their predatory instincts taking over.
Tears streamed down her cheeks as she considered the possibility that this might be the end.
She was just a 15-year-old girl, alone and defenseless against the powerful creatures that loomed over her.
Am I going to die?, she thought.
Her heart pounded in her chest, and panic threatened to engulf her completely. She felt utterly alone, surrounded by the darkness of the forest and the menacing presence of the wolves.
Lily's heart pounded in her chest as fear surged through her veins. She desperately screamed for help, hoping that somehow her father or someone nearby would hear her desperate cries.
"Dad! Help me! Pleaseee!" Her voice echoed through the dark forest, but there was no response.
The silence seemed to mock her, and the rustling of leaves and twigs under the feet of the approaching wolves only amplified her terror.
Then, footsteps could be heard approaching from the forest's edge.
Lily turned and let out a gasp as she saw her father's arrival. He held a long-barreled rifle in his grip, determination etched on his face.
As soon as Ryan saw the gruesome state of his daughter and the three approaching wolves, he wasted no time and began firing at the creatures. "Die, you damned dogs!" he cursed angrily.
Two of the wolves leaped and dodged the shots, but the largest black wolf charged straight ahead, undeterred.
"DAD!!!" Lily screamed, her voice filled with fear and desperation.
Ryan's heart pounded in his chest as he continued to fire, trying to protect his daughter from the ferocious beasts.
The black wolf was relentless, closing the gap between them with lightning speed.
Lily's scream echoed through the night as the rifle slipped from her father's grasp. Ryan was too startled by the sudden attack to evade it.
The sharp claws tore into his body, leaving gaping wounds on his chest and abdomen.