Chapter 7

I adjusted my long black hair, trying to get used to the feeling of it being loose, and then I wiped my face to try to calm the turmoil inside me. I was about to leave the room when I heard voices coming from the stairs. I descended the stairs and found the werewolves already in their human forms. Caleb was dressed in jeans and a white shirt, looking relaxed and comfortable in his new form. The other wolves were also wearing similar clothes, adapting to the new reality of the city. However, at the back of the room, there was a tall, muscular man with brown hair that had hints of gray, a slight quiff, and a well-groomed beard. He was wearing jeans and a checkered shirt, but his vivid honey-colored eyes were unmistakable. Hunter. Seeing him in human form made my wolf's heart race, and I fell even more in love with him. Hunter looked me up and down, his eyes roaming over my body. He lightly bit his lips, a gesture that left me intrigued, not understanding what it meant. Caleb, noticing my distraction, asked me a question. I stared at him, confused, and asked, “What?” Caleb repeated the question, looking at me with a smile. “The transformation. Did it hurt a lot?” I replied, hesitating, “I hardly felt any pain.” Hunter, who seemed to be studying every detail of my face, interjected with a playful tone. “Don't believe her. Her red nose gave her away.” Surprised, I touched my nose and tried to hide it. “It was nothing, really.” Caleb and the other wolves began to laugh, and he said, “Don't worry, Fierce. We all suffered a lot in our first transformations, including Hunter.” Hunter, still staring at me, seemed surprised by Caleb's comment. He asked, seriously, “Me?” Caleb laughed and confirmed, “Yes, you cried like a baby.” Hunter shot his friend a deadly look, and he stepped back with a smile. Then, Hunter approached me, his face serious. He said, “It's time to head to Denver. Let's have fun and enjoy the human world.” The other werewolves agreed and started to leave the cabin, eager for the adventure that awaited them. I was already following the group toward the door when Hunter held my hand, making my heart race. He told me, with a softer tone than usual, “Stay close to me, Fierce. It's better that way.” It was an order, but it also sounded like a request, as if he were protecting me, and it made my heart race even more. With a smile, I nodded and followed him, our hands entwined, as we left the cabin, ready to explore Denver together. *** We walked toward the black truck parked in the back of the cabin, Hunter, Caleb, and the other four werewolves. The night was dark and mysterious, the air was charged with the energy of the transformation I had just gone through. Caleb grabbed the truck keys and tossed them to Hunter, who caught them skillfully. The metallic sound of the keys echoed in the silence of the night. “It's your turn to drive, Hunter,” Caleb said with a smile, and then he and the other werewolves climbed into the truck bed, laughing and preparing for the journey. My heart raced as I realized I was about to get into a human vehicle for the first time. Hunter went to the passenger's side door and opened it for me, gently. He extended his hand and, with a smile, said, “Come on, Fierce, it's time for a new experience.” With his help, I carefully got into the vehicle. I had never been in a car before, and everything seemed incredibly new to me. I touched the dashboard, amazed by the buttons and controls. It was such a different feeling from running through the woods as a wolf. Hunter closed the door on my side and asked with a concerned look, “Are you okay?” I continued to explore the interior of the vehicle, touching the different materials and examining the details. I replied with a genuine smile, “It's amazing, Hunter. It's so different from what I'm used to.” He gave a captivating smile and said, “Get ready, Fierce, because this will be the best night of your life.” Hunter closed the driver's side door and went to the driver's seat. Before getting in, he looked at me and asked, “Are you ready for the best night of your life?” My excitement was evident as I enthusiastically replied, “Yes, I'm ready!” With a touch of the engine, the truck came to life. The shouts of the guys in the truck bed echoed through the air as Hunter drove the vehicle toward the road that would take us to Denver. I looked out, enchanted by the world unfolding before me. The trees and mountains passed quickly, and the lights of the vehicles we encountered on the way blinked like stars on a clear night. That adventure, in the company of Hunter and the other werewolves, was something I would never forget. As we drove along the dark road, I couldn't help but marvel at everything I saw. From the dark forest to the expanding city of Denver, every detail had a new meaning to me. The stars sparkled in the night sky, and I watched them with a sense of belonging, as if I were now part of that magical world. The wind blew gently, making my black hair dance in the breeze. I smiled at Hunter, who shared that special moment with me. His golden eyes shone in the darkness, and I felt drawn to him like never before. Hunter pointed ahead and said, “We've arrived.” I looked in the direction he indicated and saw a massive welcome sign for Denver. I looked outside, enchanted by the city lights drawing near. From the dark forest to the illuminated road, and finally to the first signs of civilization. The buildings rose like sentinels against the night sky, and the city lights sparkled like stars on the ground. It was all so new, so different from the forest I knew. My eyes took in every detail, and I felt grateful for the opportunity to experience the human world, even if it was for a short time. Hunter and I were about to embark on an adventure, a night that would change our lives forever.