CHAPTER HUNDRED AND NINETY - SIX - REACHING OUT TO THE OTHER WORLD.

In the tranquil woods, the warm sunlight filtered through the branches, and the winds danced around the branches and leaves, bending them to it's song. Isabella giggled as she playfully dodges the wolf’s advances. But this was not just any wolf—it’s Mateo, her fated mate. The wolf chased Isabella, its tail wagging excitedly, its fur shining in the sunlight. Isabella ran too, her laughter ringing through the forest as she playfully tries to evade the wolf’s pounces. At one point, she stumbled, and the wolf was right behind her. As she stumbled, the wolf's quick reflexes allowed it to catch Isabella before she hit the ground. She looked up, breathless, and find herself staring into the bright yellow eyes of Mateo's wolf. In that moment, Isabella understood something fundamental—even in this primal form, Mateo's protective instinct is fierce. The wolf gave a low, affectionate growl, nuzzling its snout against her neck. Isabella’s heart fluttered, and she smile as she reached out