Noemi sat alone on the secluded beach, watching the waves roll in. She had come here to escape—to clear her head, to find quiet. The last few weeks had been brutal—her relationship had ended, and, to make matters worse, she had lost her job.
But here, in this peaceful corner of the beach, she found solace. She inhaled deeply, feeling the calm of the ocean wash over her. Just as she began to unwind, a sudden movement caught her eye. At first, she thought it was a dog emerging from the surf, its coat wet and dripping. She glanced around for its owner, but the beach remained empty.
Then, the animal turned toward her, its eyes locking onto hers. A chill ran down Noemi’s spine as she realized with shock—it wasn’t a dog. It was a wolf.