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Mazelina was startled out of her trance by howls and barks and fireworks. She opened her eyes and looked around to see joyous chaos around her. Turk was still beside her, but now a wolf, his clothes beside him in a heap, silvery eyes watching her with pride and happiness. The human workers were dancing near the tables, cheering and laughing while the wolves tackled one another in delight.

There came a nudge on the back of her leg and she looked down to see an off-white wolf looking at her with amber eyes. Mazelina was awed by this wolf because she knew it was Anju without having to ask. The female's caramel-colored eyes were now a glowing amber which were looking at her with intent. She knelt and held out a hand. The wolf licked it simply, then took her clothing in its teeth and pulled gently.

"Undress?"

The wolf nodded.

"Here? In front of everyone?" Mazelina was horrified.