Our fearless heroine, Mia, found herself in quite a predicament as the evening wind nipped at her skin, trapped in the clutches of a beast with cold, scaly skin.
As the beast soared through the sky, Mia's icy shock began to thaw, only to be met with a heart-stopping nosedive that left her trembling. The beast seemed to have a penchant for thrill-seeking, dropping her unceremoniously just short of the ground, leaving her to land with a comical thud on her backside. Nearby, a peculiar farm came into view, its inhabitants hidden from the night.
Too stunned to do much but stare in fear, Mia attempted to gather her wits, only to end up face down in the mud in a rather undignified manner. Her thoughts spun wildly, struggling to make sense of the chaotic events, until the beast transformed back into a man before her very eyes, igniting a flame of rage within her.
"You dropped me! I could have been injured!" she protested, a mix of emotions bubbling within her.
With a soft, soothing voice, the man explained, "I had to let you go before landing to ensure your safety. And, well, you're surprisingly heavy for such a petite thing."
Unamused by his words, Mia shot back, "Oh, am I really? I'm sure I'm a feather compared to a giant lizard like you."
Before the banter could continue, a stranger interrupted, welcoming them inside with a casual wave. Mia peered at the man beside her, questioning if he was indeed the boss. With a nod, he confirmed it and shrugged in response to her inquiry about their host's intentions.
As they followed the stranger inside, Mia couldn't help but wonder what fate had in store for her in this strange new world.
Lost in a whirlwind of confusion, Mia couldn't quite wrap her head around the surreal situation she found herself in. Was this some sort of bizarre dream gone wrong? She let out an exasperated sigh, muttering to herself, "What in the world am I doing here?" Her bold question hung in the air, and she immediately regretted it when the mysterious stranger turned to her, a look of bewilderment etched on his face.
A strange tension filled the air as she awaited his response. Mia had never expected to be rescued from a monstrous dragon or anything of the sort. "You're in danger," the stranger stated matter-of-factly, leaving Mia with more questions than answers. "And I'm on a mission to protect you and others like you from those seeking to harm us."
"In danger from what?" Mia pressed for more information, her curiosity piqued.
"From those who seek to use innocent souls like you as bait to lure and destroy our kind," he explained with a solemn gaze.
Mia's eyes widened in disbelief at the revelation. This couldn't be happening. She felt like she had stepped into the plot of a fantastical novel, and the news was far from comforting. But she held onto a glimmer of hope, knowing she had a dragon by her side to shield her from any threats.
As she tried to make sense of the situation, Mia couldn't help but challenge the stranger's cryptic warnings. "I'm studying to be an accountant, not a character in some werewolf tale," she scoffed, expecting a sarcastic response from the enigmatic figure.
To her surprise, the stranger stared at her with a mix of incredulity and annoyance. "How many books have you read to come to that conclusion?" he retorted, clearly taken aback by Mia's skepticism.
Mia waved off his words with a dismissive gesture. She wasn't about to put her trust in a stranger spouting cryptic prophecies. "I don't indulge in those kinds of novels; that's my friend's realm. And besides, why am I here in the first place?" she challenged, her defiance showing.
The stranger's patience waned as he explained her unique role in their mission. Mia struggled to grasp the gravity of his words, unsure of what lay ahead. "So, am I supposed to be your prisoner now?" she questioned skeptically, crossing her arms in defiance.
The stranger's expression darkened at her defiance, but he relented, acknowledging her freedom of choice. "You don't have to stay if you don't wish to, but soon... after tonight, you'll have no choice," he warned cryptically.
Intrigued by his cryptic message, Mia's curiosity was piqued. What did he mean by 'after tonight'? Did he have plans for her already? Before she could voice her thoughts, the stranger issued an order to his companion, Yuri, to take her away.
Mia's protests fell on deaf ears as Yuri hoisted her effortlessly over his shoulder, ignoring her protests. Despite her outward defiance, Mia couldn't help but feel a strange sense of admiration for Yuri's strength as he carried her to the waiting car.
Placed gently against the SUV, Mia shot Yuri a wary look before nodding reluctantly. The engine roared to life, and Mia watched the stranger grow smaller in the distance through the rear window as she was whisked away to an uncertain fate.