CHAPTER 165

  After a while of prolonged silence, with the exception of its ragged breathing filling the space, it cocked its head as if pondering. And then slowly, with steps that seemed almost tentative, it approached Marisol and let out a snarl when it stopped in front of her.

  "Hi, nice to meet you again," Marisol answered, a wave of relief washing over her as she tried to suppress her mirth.

  For a moment, there was hesitation until a flicker of recognition flashed in its eyes, a spark of humanity that shone through the primal instincts that drove him. And at that moment, Marisol knew that she had made the right choice in staying by his side.

  With a loud huff, it took a step away, looking from her to the door that led to the hallways and outside the hidden castle.

  "Nope." Marisol refused, popping the wolf to stare at her. "We're staying indoors today," she said, gaining its attention.

  It let out a snort and began prowling around the room.