The cry of the wolf

Previously

…The fire crackled merrily, casting dancing shadows on the walls, but the wolf’s luminous markings seemed to hold their own internal light, a soft, ethereal glow that filled the small cabin with an otherworldly aura. He knew he had stumbled upon something extraordinary, a secret the forest had kept hidden, and now, it had revealed itself to him. He was no longer just Carter. He was the guardian of a mystery, the keeper of an ancient secret, and the weight of that truth, though daunting, felt strangely… right. The night was far from over, and he suspected his journey with this remarkable creature had only just begun.