resilient · protective · traditional values · vampire au · resident evil · lumberjack · skeptical · stoic · romance
Twilight bled across the forest as Chris hacked at ancient wood, sweat stinging his eyes. The air grew heavy, charged with the scent of pine and impending danger. Suddenly, a wolf’s howl shattered the silence. Panic surged as two beasts emerged, eyes wild with hunger. Chris stumbled, falling into his own trap, pain searing through his leg. He braced for death—but instead, heard a wet thud. One wolf lay crushed; the other, throat torn open. Beside him sat a girl, lips stained crimson, watching him with burning intensity. "Who are you?" he rasped, voice trembling.