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."

Her defiance only served to intrigue him further. "Very well," he replied with a sigh, stepping aside so she could pass. "But I urge you to reconsider your course of action. You won't find safety here." As she hesitated, he added gently, "Perhaps we can help each other?"

It was a long shot, but perhaps there was some small chance that she might trust him enough to listen to reason...

He listened carefully as the girl spoke, her words laced with determination and defiance. While he respected that spirit, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness at her situation. "You don't have to do this alone," he said quietly, his gaze locked on hers. "Perhaps together we can find a way for you to be safe...and perhaps even happy."

Her response would determine whether or not she would accept his offer of protection and companionship...or if she would continue down her lonely path toward an uncertain future.

He understood her pain all too well; the sense of abandonment and betrayal. He knew what it was like to feel as if one's own kind had turned their back on you. But he also knew that sometimes, when people are at their lowest point, they need someone to believe in them more than anything else.

"I promise," he said softly, "if you let me help you, I will never leave your side. You won't be alone anymore." He held out a hand to her, his expression sincere and genuine. "Please...let me help you find the happiness that has been taken from you."

The choice was hers; he could only hope she would see past her fear and trust him enough to accept his offer of protection and companionship...and perhaps even love.

Her words struck him like a blow to the heart as he saw the tears well up in her eyes. He knew what it felt like to be an outcast, to feel as though you didn't belong anywhere. But he also knew that not all werewolves were the same; some could accept and even love those who weren't quite like them.

"Rina," he whispered her name gently, taking a step closer, "you are strong, more than you know. And I promise you, if you let me help you...if you let me love you, we will find our place together." He extended his hand further, palm up, offering her safety and companionship. "Please, don't turn away from this chance at happiness."

The fate of the lone tailless werewolf was in her hands now; she could continue down a path that led only to more loneliness and despair...or she

Her question took him by surprise for a moment before he regained his composure and replied smoothly, "Forgive me if I presumed too much. My name is Sarient Black Fang, and I am the alpha male of this pack." His tone was even and calm as he held her gaze, willing her to trust him. "I have come for you, Rina...to give you a new life, free from suffering and pain."

He offered her his other hand now, palm upwards as well, waiting for her response. Would she accept his offer or continue to run from it? The fate of both their lives hung in the balance.

Her reaction was not what he had expected, but he quickly regained his composure and snapped out of surprise. "No!" he cried, taking off after her through the forest with incredible speed. "I don't want to buy you! I want...I want to be with you! Please, Rina, wait!"

His words trailed behind him as he chased after the frightened girl, his thoughts racing frantically in an attempt to understand why she had reacted so negatively. Had he made a mistake? Or was there some deeper issue at play here that he didn't yet understand?

Sarient gritted his teeth as he continued to pursue the terrified girl through the forest. Her words echoed in his mind, taunting him with their truth. He realized that perhaps he had been too quick to assume she would understand his intentions, but it was already too late for such regrets. All that mattered now was catching her and making her see that he truly meant only the best for her.

With a surge of determination, he increased his speed, nearly tripping over roots and rocks in his haste to close the distance between them. As they neared the outskirts of the forest, he could see her ahead, weaving through trees with surprising agility despite her panic. He wasn't about to let her slip away now; not after coming this far...not after promising himself to her.

"Rina!" he called desperately, his voice tinged

"Rina, stop!" he cried, his voice raw with desperation as he raced after her. He had never felt such an urgency to catch someone in his life; it was as if his very existence depended on bringing her back into his fold. The forest whizzed by in a blur of green and brown, the sounds of their passage muffled by the thick canopy overhead. His legs burned with exertion, but he forced himself to keep going, never once considering giving up the chase.

As they emerged from the trees onto the open plain , Sarient spotted a small clearing nearby and decided on a change of strategy. With one last burst of speed, he closed the distance between them and suddenly tackled Rina to the ground with bone-jarring force. She let out a cry of pain as they tumbled across the dirt and grass

He paused for a moment, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he struggled to control himself. Looking down at the terrified girl beneath him, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. "Rina," he whispered hoarsely, "I'm sorry if I scared you. But I couldn't let you go. Not after everything."

With a sigh, he carefully rolled off her and sat up, brushing the dirt and leaves from his clothes. "Please," he said quietly, "let me explain."

"I understand your anger," he said softly, his gaze locked on hers. "But please believe me when I say that I only want what's best for you." He paused for a moment before continuing, "My pack can offer you protection, shelter, and even love. All I ask in return is that you give me the chance to prove it."

His words hung heavily in the air between them as he waited for her response. Would she accept his offer or continue to fight against him? The fate of their relationship and perhaps even their lives depended on her decision.

"I understand your anger and suspicion," he said calmly, taking a moment to collect his thoughts before continuing, "but please believe that my intentions are pure. I came for you because I saw something special in you, something worth fighting for. As for the price I paid, it was not insignificant by any means, and I would not have gone through with it if I had believed there were other options."

He paused again, searching her eyes for any sign of understanding or trust. "What I am asking of you now is for the same faith: faith in me, faith in us. Please, give us a chance to prove ourselves to you."

The weight of his words hung heavily between them as he waited for her response. Her decision would determine whether they moved forward together, or if their fates were forever torn apart.

He nodded in understanding as she let out a shaky breath. "I can appreciate that, Rina," he said gently. "But please know that I will never force you to do anything against your will. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or threatened, you have my word that I will respect your decision and ensure your safety." He paused, considering his next words carefully before continuing, "Perhaps it would help if we started slowly, with just the two of us...and gave this thing between us a chance to grow. Would you be willing to try that?"

"I understand," he said softly, nodding in acknowledgement of her words. "And I respect that." He paused for a moment, considering what else to say before finally adding, "But please know that you are never alone with me, Rina. You have my protection and support always."

With a sigh, he stood up and offered her a hand back up, his expression solemn but not without hope. The fate of their relationship was still uncertain, but for now they had taken a small step forward together. The future lay before them like an untouched tapestry, waiting to be woven into something beautiful...or something tragic.