The wolf screamed violently and jumped on her. Maria cried, struggling with it as they got into a tough fight.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhbwk6rZAG
"Help!" Maria sobbed, her heart pounding against her ribs as if she were about to have a heart attack.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTc8dLM2Al
"Ray, stop!"113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EZolqGaQk
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5yH1m3miq
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjLj05yGNJ
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvHHJZjCVV
"What exactly do you want?" He stated coldly.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoNbuTdAP0l
When she heard his voice, Maria shivered. His tone was as icy as a pail of ice water dumped over her.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRiexR0L51
"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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCNnOTVStXg
"I'll start going."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoeP8WkUBZ
Markus looked at her for a bit before speaking. "I believe it is late." He looked up at the sky.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnL4YtxTBm0
"You are welcome to remain." He stated flatly.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNDPPLQyMQ
"Wait!" Maria screamed as she noticed Markus turning to leave. "Your wol..."
"He's quite obedient." He interrupted her.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVgAEtWUIul
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTufVyeyuC
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxj8PmwLbC
"You can take a break over there." He motioned to the mattress.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKnYqGae4m
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgC0yjyHPUU
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCXaW5CQkg
Maria stood up and walked around the room, inspecting every detail.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEO4PA4Ut4
'You should go to bed."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ72eoNjslbK
As he spoke, Maria practically leapt out of her skin.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWKpIuOKSi
"hum." She murmured as she returned to the mattress and lay down. After a few minutes, Maria fell asleep, snoring quietly.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99aokkupPQ
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSjbj6UReK
When she heard the familiar voice, Maria snapped her eyes wide. She sat up and looked around.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajBD9DKM7K
"What?" Maria's unexpected move startled Mary.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4m7meIlLop
"Where has he gone? Where has Ray gone?"113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmME9iMV4A
Mary appeared more confused. "What on earth are you talking about?"113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9y4TLBxDy
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo7vIpQjRlC
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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWmgPesFYYZ
"You remember me?"113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Brnh918Qe
