Chapter 22

The girl's hands moved back to the wolf's head, her fingers gently scratching under its chin. The wolf responded by raising its head, its tongue lolling out in contentment. The hum it was making had now become a deep, happy rumble. Isaac was quietly amazed; the interaction between the two seemed almost like a conversation, each move and gesture loaded with a deeper meaning.

The girl now scratched behind the wolf's ears, her touch firm and sure. The wolf closed its eyes tighter, its head tilting towards her hand, its hum deep and satisfied. Isaac could swear the wolf was almost smirking, enjoying the attention it was receiving. It was a strange, yet endearing sight, a human and a wild animal in such harmony.

The girl's hand now moved to the wolf's face, her fingers gently tracing around its eyes and mouth. The wolf allowed it, its hum still constant and steady. Isaac was now convinced the wolf was enjoying this, its body completely relaxed and its expression almost docile. The girl's touch seemed to hold a special kind of magic, calming and soothing the giant animal.

The girl's hand continued to run through the wolf's thick fur, a slow, steady rhythm. The wolf was completely at ease, its eyes closed, its hum low and content. The sight was strangely peaceful, a moment of tranquility in the backdrop of the ruined cabin. Isaac was still trying to wrap his mind around the scene, the girl and the wolf so close, almost bonded, a human and her wild pet.

The girl looked up, noticing Isaac watching them intently. She smiled, a soft, almost secretive expression on her face. She gave the wolf a final pat and it got up, slowly stretching its massive limbs. The silence in the cabin was now broken, the wolf's movement a stark contrast to the previous stillness.

The wolf now turned to Isaac, its golden eyes fixing on him. Its gaze was intense, as if sizing him up. The hum it was making had deepened, a sign of curiosity or warning, Isaac wasn't sure which. The girl observed the scene, her gaze moving from the wolf to Isaac.

The wolf took a step towards Isaac, its massive paws silent on the cabin floor. Its head was lowered, its eyes never leaving him. Isaac's heart was starting to pound, his muscles tensing in anticipation. The girl's face was unreadable, her expression calm, almost expectant.