The wolf screamed violently and jumped on her. Maria cried, struggling with it as they got into a tough fight.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaILJkwBXY
"Help!" Maria sobbed, her heart pounding against her ribs as if she were about to have a heart attack.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3PpvYF8Xe
"Ray, stop!"98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE4RnSnk6hv
Someone roared at the wolf, and he immediately resisted; Snared at her. He appeared discouraged and dissatisfied. He howled and retreated into the cave, his face solemn.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVWcnuUzoN
Maria panted as she saw the wolf enter the cave. A man was standing at the cave's entrance. He stood beautifully, his hands in his pockets, his face expressionless, his hair softly dancing in the air.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡppxXsa0PjW
Maria's spine tingled as she felt terrified by his powerful aura. He stood gallant and exuded a terrific appearance. With a straight face, he looked down at Maria.
"Who, who, who are you?" She stumbled.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvdPxTHKxd
"What exactly do you want?" He stated coldly.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxV0ezwxXe7
When she heard his voice, Maria shivered. His tone was as icy as a pail of ice water dumped over her.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJoTc0cL2k
"I........I was lost. Sorry for bothering you." She forced a grin. She stood on her feet and snarled in pain as she examined the wound on her arm.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwW4vbYSf5
"I'll start going."98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQy6BPqB4Cv
Markus looked at her for a bit before speaking. "I believe it is late." He looked up at the sky.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxb9XTUudl
"You are welcome to remain." He stated flatly.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRA6uoPKczS
"Wait!" Maria screamed as she noticed Markus turning to leave. "Your wol..."
"He's quite obedient." He interrupted her.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOCeqwhTTW
What?! Maria's jaw flew open in shock. "EXTREMELY OBEDIENT!!!"
Markus entered, and Maria swiftly followed, strolling behind him. The cave was small, run-down, and deserted. It appeared to have been abandon for thousands of years. There was a mattress, a chair, and Ray, who lay in a corner.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZRB44vBei
When Maria saw Ray, she panicked and gripped Markus' arms. As Markus cast a peek towards Ray, he howled gently and looked downcast. Markus grasped Maria's wrist and yanked her hand away from him. Maria realized she was holding his arm and swiftly overcame her fright. She offered him a false smile as if she were an idiot.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ICkDixmdB
"You can take a break over there." He motioned to the mattress.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQVt1bwjnS
Maria chewed her bottom lip. She approached the mattress cautiously and sat on it, her gaze fixed on Ray.
Markus caught himself staring at her wound and hastily withdrew his gaze. He sat in the chair, his arms crossed across his chest. Maria became concerned when she observed Markus napping. That wolf! What if he dumps her yet again? But hold on! How does he manage to tame a wolf? Maria looked at Markus, puzzled. Is he like Mary? "No!" she responded, shaking her head in denial.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgxNBDQ9Fh
Maria snarled in agony, feeling anguish in her injured arm. She was ready to close her eyes and place her hands on her arms when she remembered Ray; when she returned her attention to the wolf, he had already dozed off. Maria's face furrowed in amusement.
Both the master and the wolf appeared to be nodding off. Her tongue clinked.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7Rc7Xakpu
Maria stood up and walked around the room, inspecting every detail.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdt7v76nWID
'You should go to bed."98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfki8bUoKh
As he spoke, Maria practically leapt out of her skin.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPJctqSac8
"hum." She murmured as she returned to the mattress and lay down. After a few minutes, Maria fell asleep, snoring quietly.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4A1HMpFOCW
It was early morning when Maria felt a hand on her shoulder. Before opening her eyes, she turned left and right, small murmurs escaping her lips.
"What on earth happened to your arm?" I'd been looking for you everywhere. I thought you'd lost." Mary stated angrily.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhsRLqVLct
When she heard the familiar voice, Maria snapped her eyes wide. She sat up and looked around.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHIzv6FU6s
"What?" Maria's unexpected move startled Mary.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvE0Wu7Zod
"Where has he gone? Where has Ray gone?"98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QCIOuqPic
Mary appeared more confused. "What on earth are you talking about?"98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDOsRya6zq
Maria looked all across the cave, but she couldn't find them. When they returned to the castle, Maria recounted all that happened to Mary.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ev3WgxXAg
Maria returned to the cave several times after that day, but she couldn't find Markus. She used to be filled with questions since the day she saw Markus and his wolf. And she couldn't get them out of her head.
Markus was astounded that she remembered him after all these years. He was astounded. He came to a halt and turned to face her.98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3cGAAUajL
"You remember me?"98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrI6hCpoRZo
