"Oh shit." I whisper.
The creature in front of me is majestic. Its fur shines in the light of the stars. It looks at me almost warily, studying my reaction. If I hadn't seen it happen, I wouldn't have believed it. Except, strangely, I can see a resemblance to Max in its facial expression, in its eyes. Is that real or imagined?
Max's POV:
I raise my head to look her in the eyes. Trying to make it clear that I am not a threat, hoping that my eyes send the message that I am still me.
She looks shocked for a second. Despite agreeing to meet Jack, I don't think she fully believed me until this exact moment.
It takes a few heart-stopping moments, Jack remains frozen, not wanting to scare her. She seems to be studying us.
All of a sudden, she giggles slightly, shakes her head and the
