The wolf screamed violently and jumped on her. Maria cried, struggling with it as they got into a tough fight.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0fFKwtivn
"Help!" Maria sobbed, her heart pounding against her ribs as if she were about to have a heart attack.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrFxj62cYw
"Ray, stop!"139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9puZ2rg0gF
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8n8X6PM1R
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aFhaqXP11
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKs3wzfvzWA
"What exactly do you want?" He stated coldly.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKmcisCe6Y
When she heard his voice, Maria shivered. His tone was as icy as a pail of ice water dumped over her.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4YGTZ3taZ
"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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJutqGFtya
"I'll start going."139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnk5Fx6kUg
Markus looked at her for a bit before speaking. "I believe it is late." He looked up at the sky.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwMLvUyRGN
"You are welcome to remain." He stated flatly.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdT6OmfLIeZ
"Wait!" Maria screamed as she noticed Markus turning to leave. "Your wol..."
"He's quite obedient." He interrupted her.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYgi22qas7
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkLF1En2rW
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcmzwYOpoE
"You can take a break over there." He motioned to the mattress.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ymEtilihj
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQUp0jSGZ0
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuIcxiImsqr
Maria stood up and walked around the room, inspecting every detail.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYaMgyrbwF
'You should go to bed."139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLcMg2H8BM
As he spoke, Maria practically leapt out of her skin.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBpg1aQ8xC
"hum." She murmured as she returned to the mattress and lay down. After a few minutes, Maria fell asleep, snoring quietly.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXaslplp5g
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhihudo0gcQ
When she heard the familiar voice, Maria snapped her eyes wide. She sat up and looked around.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEkqzjMsWT
"What?" Maria's unexpected move startled Mary.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOClVppzZO3
"Where has he gone? Where has Ray gone?"139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKup0eHv7D
Mary appeared more confused. "What on earth are you talking about?"139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sRJpRLlOw
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrmd9dHaNT
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.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4l7os9CBkN
"You remember me?"139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4o70SoLih1
