They stood facing each other underneath the blanket of trees and shrubbery deep in the heart of the woods.
“You look different pup,” the man grinned and I felt my insides recoil. “The change suits you.”
“Who the hell are you?” I snarled.
“Time will reveal all,” he laughed as he circled me. “You really don’t understand just how special you are, do you?” he rubbed absentmindedly at his beard.
“Special?” I raised an eyebrow. Different? Maybe. Special? No.
“Oh, yes,” he clasped his hands together excitedly. “I do believe you’re the only one of your kind.”
“M-my kind?” I stuttered over the words.
“Yes, Jia. Your kind.”
How did he know my name? I have never met this man before.
“How do you know my name?” I knew I should fear this man and run in the other direction to seek help or call t
