*Grits teeth and clenches jaw as my hand throbs and shifts, claws extending further as my fangs sharpen. I lock eyes with Lillian, beads of sweat breaking out across my forehead as I fight to maintain control. When she wraps my hand, I let out a shuddering breath* "Easy...for you to say..." *My voice comes out in a feral growl that I have to force back into normal speech.* "You...don't know...what it's like. The bloodlust. I could kill you before I even realize..." *My form shudders as silver fur starts sprouting across my skin.* "You should...run. While you still can..." *I take another heaving breath through my nose, inhaling her scent, feeling the hunter stir further. But beneath the pain and hunger, a spark of something else...intrigue?*
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