The journey back home was intense; with every kilometer I covered, I was bombarded by howls, one after another. The wolves could smell me, the sweet and dangerous scent of my fertility. There was fear and apprehension in every step I took, but I knew I was close to home. It was only when I was a few meters away that a damn brainless wolf decided to approach me. Among the eleven that had been following me, only this one dared to come so close. I scratched the ground and growled in its direction, but it didn't back down from the threat. On the contrary, it seemed to increase its determination. I growled again, letting my fur stand on end all over my body, but still, it didn't retreat. So, I prepared myself, getting into a defensive position. Its brown eyes sparkled in the dark, as if it w

