Chapter 21:

Stranger Danger Werewolf

Beasted


Patty was awoken by a splashing sound coming from the river. She sat up and saw the werewolf man waist-deep in the freezing water washing up. He was turned with his back to her and his long black hair was flowing with the calm waves.

He noticed her and swiftly turned and started walking out of the water. She realized he was still fully naked. Patty looked away and put her hand up in the way. "We should get you some clothes, or just change back into the scary werewolf form, please." He was stunned. Tilting his head from side to side to better understand. "Aren't you humans eager to see us naked? And also I can't change, those wounds don't allow me to right now."

Still watching to the other side she answered him. "Where did you get that from? I am not really into looking at naked stranger men." He shook off the water. "I can smell some deer hunter stant not so far from here. I might find something there." She nodded. "Good let's look there for something for you, even when I doubt about finding the right size, since you are huge."

She went as first, so she wouldn't look at his naked butt. Few hundred meters to the west was really a structure. She wanted to check it out but he stopped her. "I sense four trail cams, if you go closer they will be activated." He jumped up high into the trees to get into it from above. Patty frustrated dipped her face into her palms. She could see his "gear" from down.

He came back with some military boots, pants already on him, and something cardigan-looking. It was a small chance but he did find at least something. They both returned to the camp, they needed to decide the next step. He sat down and she was next to him. As soon her butt touched the wood he moved away from her. "Are you afraid of this small woman or you are avoiding me to not hurt me?"He looked away. "I do hate humans, but you are right. I hate women even more." Patty was shocked and surprised. "Why?" He just brushed her off. Patty's curiosity kept smoldering deep inside her.

They struck a deal between them. Since they helped each other, they would be on neutral terms. After he would escort her out of the forest, they would go their separate ways. After the sun was already up enough they decided to go. He was looking around to make out their location.

Patty noticed, that the herbals were washed away and the wounds were healing fast. She was so caught up in her curiosity, that she came too close and was almost touching his chest. His head whipped back forward and he got startled. He knocked her over.

Laying on the ground leaning on her elbows with her head back. He stayed stunned looking at her. She understood her mistake. "Forgive me, please. I just wanted to check your wounds. It was my fault getting too close to you, after you told me you dislike women. I am sorry!" Patty tilted her head forward.

He was shocked. "Why?! Why is a female human nice to me?!" Patty was baffled by his question. "You helped me, I helped you... We are stuck in the same problematic situation, why shouldn't I show concern over your wounds?" He stood there still.

Patty started to collect herself from the ground. She was a little beaten up. She hit her back, scratched her elbows on the rocky ground, and her ankle... Oh boy, oh boy! She twisted it. "Sigh! I will manage somehow." she proclaimed.

Only now he realized, what he had done, even smelled the blood coming from under her thick jacket. A sudden guilt filled his body. First time in his life he said something to a human he had never done before. "I am sorry!" Patty smiled at him. "It's, OK! I am the primary offender." He stayed positively shocked. Even started to feel comfortable in her presence.

Patty began to limp ahead. He stretched out his arm. She waved it away. "It's okay, don't push yourself into uncomfortable territory." He kneeled down in front of her. "I am ready. I will carry you." Patty gave it a thought. "Are you sure?" He nodded. Patty climbed on his back, wrapping her arms around his neck. He was supporting her butt.

He stood up and kept silent for few seconds, then he spoke up. "Feeling your heartbeat on my back and your arms around my neck... kind of... feels nice." She started to giggle. "What are you talking about? You sound like you never experienced any affection, or a hug." He kept his silence. Patty's smile froze. "Don't tell me you never did get close to anybody, not even your parents?"

He shook his head. She felt sadness and pity for him. "Well, physical affection feels nice, even more, when it comes from a loved one. There exist many kinds of them and in many combinations. For example, caressing." She began to gently stroke the top of his head. Wide eyed he was surprised, how calming effect it had. "This feels really nice, I never knew something like this existed." Without any more word, he made a step into the forest with Patty on his back.

After a half day of walking they both knew, they needed to make another camp. Autumn nights are approaching too early. They sat at the fire and the werewolf guy broke finally the silence. "Could you caress my head again, please?" He bowed down and leaned his head towards Patty. Surprised she stroked his head again and again. He lay down next to her feet like a tamed beast.

His body started to cramp and twist. Patty was mortified. He lifted his head. His eyes glowing red glaring at her. Something wasn't right. Slowly a growl was starting to appear, which was meant for her...