ALMOND
I jolted up with a loud scream, finding myself in the arms of someone. I struggled to break free, but they held me tightly. A comforting hand gently soothed my back, gradually easing my tension.
The familiar pheromones calmed me, and I started to feel safe, although my body continued to tremble. It was just a dream, yet the vividness made it unsettling. How could a dream feel so real? I could literally feel the pain, the crushing sensation of my lungs and ribs as the beast held me and slammed me against the wall.
The memory of the wetness from their blood splashing on me lingered as he ripped them into pieces, each detail vividly clear to me. Despite the terrifying recollection, here he was trying to soothe away my pain and nightmares.
When I regained my composure, I gently pull
