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Bella barked furiously, as simultaneously, as knock rapped at the front door…and of course I knew who it was. He called earlier that night to say he would be coming and even though I didn’t have time to pack yet, I was ready. Bella knew it too. She hated when I left even for a weekend. And…she hated him. She was always watching him and never offered herself to be patted. It was if she saw something I didn’t and I should heed her instincts. I grabbed a few things as he seemed anxious to hurry out. Doing so I forgot my cel phone.
The trip to the lakeside cabin was not as long as I thought and we arrived at ten. He seemed quiet and stirred up the fire he immediately made and I set out a few snacks I had brought. I was ready for an evening of romance.
About midnight, he started to pace and I thought, oh no, he’s brought me here to break up. He went to the window, parted the curtains to reveal a huge harvest moon. He turned back to me and changed. I write changed here, as a mild report, but what really happened is indescribable. At first it was his eyes, then his body and last, his face, twisting into a lupine shape, always keeping red eyes on me. I tripped back onto the sofa, incredible, but not actually fearful, which is a mystery even to myself. He came towards me slowly, hesitantly and his eyes softened. He reached out a paw since he was now a full wolf shape and I took it. He then laid down at my feet and that is how we spent the rest of the night.
The morning light revealed him lying there, still, but now human again. He looked up and said softly, “this is why Bella hates me. I had to show you, otherwise you would not have believed me. I mean you no harm, but this is the real me when the full moon comes. I’ll never hurt you but want you to know the truth.”
I sat down beside him and accepted the life we would live.
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Story Starter – Saturday Mix, 9 September 2023
The Bag Lady 
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