He had recently set up camp in the forest near her tribe, he had not yet seen her and had not yet received messengers from the tribe.

Her anger knew no bounds, she had been decided to be sold off, and slowly but surely through the night she gathered her things and headed out into the forest, hoping to stumble upon a human settlement.

The wind howled as the distant noise of leaves rustling caught his attention. His sharp eyes narrowed as he spotted a lone figure trudging towards him from a nearby hill. It looked like a female werewolf...but something was different. She could not have been more than twenty years old, yet she did not show any signs of growing into an adult werewolf. Could this be her? He signaled to his guards to remain hidden as he slowly approached the girl cautiously.

As he got closer, she looked up in surprise, clearly startled by his presence.

The girl scowled at him and continued deeper into the forest in the opposite direction he had come from. This only served to intrigue him more; it seemed that she was trying her best to avoid something or someone. He decided to follow her, his movements silent despite the fact that he was much larger than her.

As they traveled further into the woods, he caught sight of smoke rising in the distance and assumed it must be from one of the werewolf tribes. The girl seemed intent on reaching there; perhaps she thought she could find refuge among her own kind. He considered for a moment how best to approach this situation.

Should he reveal himself as the alpha male who had come to claim her? Or would that only put her more on edge and make her even more determined to escape? Perhaps if he played his cards right, he could convince her that submitting to him might not be such a bad idea after all...

He pondered over his approach as he carefully followed the girl through the woods. It seemed she was desperate to find refuge with humans, and yet she had come here, to a werewolf territory. Perhaps she didn't know any better? Or maybe she just hadn't found what she was looking for. Either way, he could use this opportunity to either help her or take advantage of her situation...

Deciding on the former option, he considered how best to approach her without scaring her off further. As she continued speeding through the forest in search of something else, he began to close in on her stealthily, ready to make his presence known when he judged it most opportune.

His patience finally ran out as she continued to evade him. With a swift movement, he suddenly appeared before her, blocking her path. The girl let out a yelp of surprise and jumped back, prepared to defend herself if needed.

"You shouldn't wander so far from home alone," he said calmly, his yellow eyes studying her reaction carefully. "It isn't safe."

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The girl's attempt to bypass him failed as he easily stepped in front of her again, blocking her path once more. "I'm sorry if my presence frightens you," he said sincerely, his tone calm and reassuring. "But trust me when I say that staying here isn't the best idea."

His yellow eyes narrowed slightly at her defiant tone and demeanor, but he maintained his calm composure. "I understand that you may feel uncomfortable with me here," he said softly, "but please hear me out. You don't belong with the other werewolves; they won't accept you as one of their own. And as for humans..." He paused, looking down at her briefly before meeting her gaze once more. "...well, let's just say that your kind isn't exactly welcomed by them either."

Without another word, he gestured for her to follow him back the way they had come. "Come with me," he said quietly, "and I'll do my best to help you find somewhere where you'll be safe and accepted for who you are."

The girl's words stung, but he refused to let it show. He knew that trust wouldn't come easy to her after everything she'd been through, and maybe he deserved that skepticism. With a sigh, he fell into step beside her, walking alongside her as they continued deeper into the forest. "You don't have to believe me now," he said softly, "but please consider my offer. There may come a time when you'll need someone on your side."

As they walked, he cast his senses about them, alert for any signs of danger or other werewolves who might be interested in claiming the girl as their own. The further they went, the more he found himself wondering what his true intentions were...and if perhaps he was starting to care more than he'd expected.

"I understand that you've been hurt," he said softly, sensing the pain and anger radiating off her. "But please don't shut me out before you've given me a chance to prove myself. I can offer you something none of your former allies could: protection, acceptance...and maybe even love." His words were quiet but filled with sincerity, as he waited for her reaction.

The wind rustled through the treetops overhead, and distant birdsong provided a gentle accompaniment to their journey. The scent of pine needles filled the air, carrying with it a sense of calm and serenity that belied the turmoil within their hearts.

He watched her turn away, his heart heavy with a mix of frustration and concern. He wanted to reach out to her, to make her understand that she wasn't alone, but something in the way she held herself told him she was beyond reason right now. Reluctantly, he allowed her to continue on her way, promising himself that he wouldn't force his help upon her if she didn't want it.

For a time, they continued their separate journeys through the forest in silence, the only sounds being the rustle of leaves and the pounding of their hearts against their chests. As he trudged along, he couldn't shake the feeling that this was a moment that would forever change both of their lives, for better or for worse...