Chapter 12

I sat up straight, my heart stopped before it started racing madly.

"Is… Is that you?" I stuttered, my voice was filled with disbelief as I wiped away my tears.

Seconds slowly passed by, but I received no reply.

"Is that you? My wolf?" I called out once again, only to be met with deafening silence.

Undeterred, I attempted to call out again for several times, but all of my attempts have failed.

I retired to my bed, feeling defeated. I smiled wryly—the joy I initially felt had completely dissipated. The hope that was just ignited started to flicker until it disappeared like a candle in the wind.

"Indeed. Everything was an illusion. My wolf has not appeared,"

When I closed my eyes in defeat, I heard a familiar voice.

"Chloe! It's me."

I froze before my heartbeat accelerated. Could it be?

I trembled from head to toe and wept excitedly. Trying hard to hold back the shock, I whispered, "My… wolf?"

"It's me!" This time, she finally replied, albeit in a weak voice.

"You finally showed up!