Meeting Madame Rose Again

The rain fell in a gentle cascade, the soft pattering against the leaves forming a natural lullaby. Valine, seated by the window, watched the droplets race down the glass, her mind a swirl of worry and curiosity. Amaris, her wolf, surfaced in her thoughts, her presence a comforting warmth. "Someone's at the perimeter," the wolf whispered, a low growl underlying her words. Valine's eyes narrowed, her instincts kicking in. "I promise to stay here. We should stay put," she replied, though the restlessness within her contradicted her words. But Amaris sensed something more. "There's something off. We need to check." “What do you mean?” She felt the rising anger and hunger for the blood of Amaris, “HER” “What?!” She rose, her eyes snapping on the forest. "How the fuck did she get in here?" The door creaked as Valine stepped out into the rain-soaked night. The forest is hidden beneath the veils of mist and darkness. She moved silently, every step calculated. Amaris's presence heightened her