''Well, what have we here? A poor little mutt lost in the snow?''
Steele snarled at the large wolf, baring his chattering fangs. ''Don't come any closer, w-wolf."
The dark creature cackled. ''What are you going to do?''
Steele stuttered aggressively, before a sharp wind blew by and sent him staggering. His body was shivering.
Niju scowled. ''That's what I thought.''
''Leave me be, wolf,'' Steele winced.
''You don't want to live?''
''I said leave me be!''
Niju blinked, before chuckling deep inside his throat. As he stepped closer, he nudged Steele's back foot with his large paw. ''I've never met an idiot who refused shelter. Maybe you'll get your wish to die while we rest. If so, I'll be sure to eat you quick.''
this ship needs to sail