Sofia Vez It was sudden, took me off guard which activated my flight or fight response. I snarl, biting into whatever I could. As I fight for myself, a low growl reverberates in the air, the black wolf only snuggles his head into my neck. The familiar sweet scent now a mix of sweat and earth wafts in my nose. I freeze as the realization sinks in. I let go of him. The metallic taste is strong on my tongue as my mind spirals into countless outcomes of my actions. ‘Is that Carlos? Did you f*****g bite him? Oh Goddess, what have you done? Is he going to be mad now?!’ Maria panics, her questions only adding more to my worry. He rubs his face on my neck, not reacting to my attack. Like I didn't just bite him? My heart thuds, his face goes down to my stomach and as he goes further down,

