"Hello little girl." A hoarse voice suddenly echoed through the cave.

Chills ran down my spine as I started trembling, turning around slowly to see a worn looking wolf emerge from the darkness. No matter how tired or malnourished it looked it was still massive.

"W-what are you?" I stuttered, briefly side-eyeing Axel who had already shifted and was growling at the strange wolf.

The large wolf came into the lighter area of the cave, even if it was still pretty dark my eyes have never been so clear.

Its fur was midnight black.

Oh fudge nuggets.

Before anyone could react Axel lunged, baring his razor sharp fangs, aiming straight for its neck.

"Wait! No! Alpha stop!" I screamed, watching the black wolf vanish, reappearing behind Axel and biting down on Axel's back. They were about the same size, but Axel was a lot slower than this beast. "Axel!" I screamed, my body moving on it's over as it got up and ran towards the brawling beasts.

Axel roared at me, telling me to get away but it just alerted the black wolf to me presence.

"Little girl, you are just like me." His voice echoed around, not sounding like it was originating from this wolf that turned around and started stalking towards me. "But so small," he was suddenly in front of me, the smell of Axel's blood fresh in his mouth, "So delicate." His bloody muzzle dipped down to my face, taking a good sniff of me, "So delicious."

I was paralyzed, shaking violently as his mouth opened wide.

It was almost in slow motion to me, as Axel got up and lunged for the beast who was still moving fast.

My breathing felt like it slowed, everything around me was heightened.

"Sit." I whispered, the wolf's eyes widening as he dropped to the ground in a downward-dog style. His eyes staring at me shoes in shock as he was tackled to the side by Axel who was growling and tearing at his neck.

"H-how?" The voice was strained, slightly gargled.

"I-I," I finally collapsed, but before my head could hit the hard stone growl a fluffy support kept my head up. "Axel?" I croaked out, trying to sit up but my body now weighed a ton, and my eyelids even heavier.

I felt like I was shifted around, but the darkness was slowly creeping into my sight.

"Shh, you're okay now Mable." A deep voice comforted me, but I couldn't pinpoint who it was speaking to me.

My head is feeling fuzzy.

"You're so nice." I slurred, feeling like my mouth was the only thing that worked, my eyes were really fuzzy too. "Thaaank you." I giggled, "You are so sooo nice."

"Mable? Are you okay?" The blurry man lifted me bridal style, "I'm taking you back home. Clint will figure out what's wrong with you."

"Clint?" I squeaked, my ears working surprisingly well, "His juice tasted funny," I giggled again, "Like you."

"Juice?" The man questioned, his face warping like some big-foot creature, "You mean the medicine?"

"Yeeeh," I leaned against him, enjoying his warmth, "You feel so comfortable." I sighed contently, "I feel so tired."

His chest vibrated, like he's laughing at me, "I can tell princess," his arms felt a little tighter, "God you're adorable."

I breathlessly giggled, "Thank yooou."

I closed my eyes, snuggling right into his chest as it felt like he sat down.

"I hope you don't remember this." He head leaned against mine and I finally I fell asleep, never feeling safer in my life.

+++

"Boras, who are those people?" I tilted my head as I was being picked up by this gentle giant.

We were in town today, shopping for a new dress for me since my old one was torn by the pack children.

"Just other wolves," Boras answered simply.

"But they don't feel like other wolves." I hug his neck, chills running up and down my spine. I hugged him tighter, they didn't feel right.

"Feel right?" Boras questioned, "Mable, sweety, why don't we head back home? I think it's time for your medicine."

"Home?" I pull away just enough to look into his worried eyes, "Okay, but I don't like my medicine," I pout, "It's so bitter."

Boras chuckled, "I know princess, but you know you have to take it." He started walking back to the bus that goes around the edge of the forest so weaker pack members can have an easier time going to their territories. "You can have another slice of pie if you take your medicine though."

My face lit up.

Pie was one of the few things Boras could make that did not result in a charcoal mess.

"Can I have two slices?" I asked shamelessly, trying to baregin another strawberry-filled goodness. "Please?"

"No princess," Boras let out a hearty laugh, "But if you're good you can have a slice for breakfast tomorrow."

"Okay!" I cheered, smiling to myself until a chill ran down my spine. "T-there is someone behind you." I whispered, hiding my face in his neck. "It's a big man."

Boras put a comforting hand on my back, turning slightly to see over his shoulder.

"Alpha Larson, how are you?" Boras was tense, and it was terrifying for me.

"Is she your daughter?" The man's deep coarse voice made me shiver. His voice was enough to make my hair stand in edge.

"Yes," Boras answered like this man's presence did not bother him, "Her name is Mable."

"Hmm." The man did not seem convinced, "She is like me, isn't she."

"What are you talking about?" Boras' hand was tenser, holding me securely. "She isn't a black wolf."

The man suddenly felt closer, startling me enough to let out a loud scream.

"I'll be back for you little wolf."

And then, he disappeared.