As night falls, the forest is shrouded in a layer of mist, and the moonlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadow, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.

Verlia and Ryder sat side by side on a hillside, looking at the village in the distance. The little lights are like stars in the night sky, shining with faint light, forming a sharp contrast with the dark night sky.

"Is that Oswick?" Veria asked, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes. It was a nostalgia for her hometown and a farewell to the past.

"Yes." Ryder nodded. He followed Veria's gaze, and a trace of unnoticeable sadness flashed in his eyes. "That was also my home."

Veria turned her head in surprise, looked at Ryder, and asked: "You...are you from Oswick, too?"

Ryder was silent for a moment, seemingly lost in memories, and then said slowly: "Yes, I used to be a blacksmith in Oswick. My father was the best hunter in the village, and my mother was the gentlest in the village. women. We are a family of three living a peaceful and happy life.”

"Then...then why did you turn into a werewolf? And why did you leave the village?" Veria asked. She was eager to understand Ryder's past and what kind of encounter made him turn into a werewolf. What it looks like now.

Ryder took a deep breath, as if he wanted to let out the anguish and sadness in his heart with this breath. He said slowly: "It was a full moon night, and my father and I went hunting in the forest. We tracked an injured wild boar deep into the forest. Just when we were about to catch it, a group of The werewolf appeared..."

Ryder's voice began to tremble, and his eyes were filled with fear and anger: "They... they killed my father and turned me into one of their own kind. I watched my father fall in a pool of blood with my own eyes, but there was nothing I could do. I wanted revenge, but I was too weak at the time, so I could only watch them leave..."

"Ryder..." Veria held Ryder's hand. She could feel the pain and sadness in his heart, as if she felt it herself.

Ryder held Verya's hand with his backhand and continued: "I escaped from the village and wandered in the forest for a long time until I met my mentor, an older werewolf. He taught me how to control my power. , how to survive in this world. He told me that werewolves are not inherently evil, and we have our own rules, and we will not harm innocent lives at will. "

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"Then why don't you return to the village and avenge your father?" Veria asked.

Ryder shook his head and said: "I am no longer a human being, Verya, I can't integrate into their world. Moreover, I don't want to sow the seeds of hatred into the hearts of more people. My father also Wouldn’t want me to do that.”

Veria was silent, she didn't know what to say to comfort Ryder's injured heart.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Ryder took a deep breath and forced himself not to think about those painful memories. "It's getting late, we should go back."

Ryder stood up and held out his hand to Veria. Verya took his hand and stood up.

"Wait!" Veria suddenly stopped Ryder. She pointed to the bright moon in the sky and asked, "Tonight...is it a full moon night?"

Ryder raised his head, looked at the bright moon in the sky, nodded, and said, "Yes, tonight is a full moon night."

Veria's heart began to beat faster, and she remembered what Ryder had said. Every night when the moon is full, the wild nature in werewolves will be awakened, and they will transform into wolf form.

"Then...then you..." Veria didn't know how to ask. She was worried that Ryder would turn into a terrible monster and that he would hurt herself.

Ryder seemed to see through Veria's thoughts. He smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, Veria, I have learned to control my power and I will not hurt you."

After saying that, Ryder's body began to change. His figure gradually grew taller, and his clothes were torn, revealing his chest covered with black hair. His face also began to distort and deform, his mouth protruded, revealing sharp fangs, his ears became tapered, and his eyes shone with a dark green light.

In the blink of an eye, Ryder turned into a huge black wolf. He stood in front of Veria. Under the moonlight, his hair shone with silver, looking majestic.

Veria looked at the scene in front of her in surprise. She had never seen such a beautiful creature, as if it was a mythical beast.

The black wolf lowered his head, gently rubbed Veria's cheek with his nose, and let out a low growl, as if to comfort her, don't be afraid.

Then he turned around and ran deeper into the forest.

"Ryder!" Veria couldn't help shouting. She wanted to catch up, but she was worried that she would drag Ryder down.

Black Wolf stopped and looked back at Veria, his eyes full of tenderness and encouragement.

Veria took a deep breath. She knew that she could no longer escape. She had to face her own destiny and face the challenges of the future with Ryder.

She took steps and ran towards the black wolf.

Under the moonlight, a wolf and a man were running wildly in the forest. Their figures gradually disappeared into the night...