Jennifer didn't hesitate. She turned and ran, dashing down the mountain path as fast as she could. She didn't dare look back, fearing what she might see.
Finally, she reached the village, gasping for breath. She ran to the village elder's hut, pounding on the door until it was answered.
"Please," Jennifer said, out of breath. "You have to listen to me. There's something in the forest, something that's not human."
The village elder looked at her skeptically. "What are you talking about, child?" he asked.
Jennifer took a deep breath and tried to explain. "I was exploring the forest, and I met a man named Valentin. He's...he's not like us. He's got powers, and he's been watching me."
The village elder's expression changed from skepticism to concern. "Valentin, you say? I've heard rumors of a stranger living in the forest. But I never thought he was...one of them."
Jennifer's eyes widened. "One of them? What do you mean?"
The village elder hesitated before answering. "There are stories of vampires living in these mountains," he said quietly. "Beings with supernatural powers, who prey on humans to survive."
Jennifer felt a chill run down her spine. She had suspected that Valentin was something other than human, but she had never imagined that he might be a vampire.
Jennifer's warning to the village elder came too late. The wolves, seemingly driven by a fierce and unnatural hunger, traced Jennifer's scent back to the village.
As the sun began to set, the wolves attacked, pouring into the village like a dark and deadly tide. The villagers, caught off guard and unprepared, were quickly overwhelmed.
Jennifer watched in horror as the wolves tore through the village, killing and maiming anyone who stood in their way. She tried to run, but her feet felt heavy, as if rooted to the spot.
Just when it seemed like all was lost, Valentin appeared out of nowhere, his eyes blazing with fury. He fought off the wolves with ease, his movements swift and deadly.
As the last wolf fell to the ground, Valentin turned to Jennifer and the few surviving villagers. "You should have stayed out of this," he said, his voice cold and menacing.
But to Jennifer's surprise, Valentin didn't attack them. Instead, he seemed to be studying them, as if trying to decide what to do next.
Finally, he spoke. "I will protect you," he said, his voice a little softer. "But you must come with me. It's not safe for you here."
Jennifer hesitated, unsure of what to do. But as she looked around at the devastated village, she knew she had no choice. She nodded, and Valentin led her and the few surviving villagers away from the village and into the unknown.
As they walked, Jennifer couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead. Was Valentin truly trying to protect her, or did he have ulterior motives?
