“I’m losing my mind,” I muttered, warily scanning the area. Something felt off in the air, but I couldn’t pinpoint it.
Then I saw him.
A black wolf stepped out from behind a tree, his blue eyes glinting like polished gems in the sunlight. For a moment, I was stunned—captivated, even. But the realization hit me hard. We were strangers in an unfamiliar land.
I growled low, a warning, though my instincts told me he wasn’t a rogue. His movements were too measured, too calm. Still, I couldn’t afford to let my guard down.
To my surprise, he didn’t advance. Instead, he stopped and sat at the edge of the field, his piercing gaze locked on me. His eyes held a quiet intensity that made my heart skip, but he didn’t seem threatening. It threw me off. He just... watched.
But I didn’t wait to find out what he wanted. Without another glance, I turned and ran, retracing my steps through the woods.
“Note to self,” I sighed under my breath, “never go for a run when you’re out of your mind.”