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Chapter 18

I could still run, Abbey thought frantically in her head…But no, he'd catch up before I had even turned all the way around. Utter terror clamped her airway shut as she realized she had no way out. Screaming would only quicken the attack. So ultimately she just stood frozen where she was, not daring to move, or even to breathe.

The werewolf let out another low howl and took a few steps towards her. He stuck his snout in the air, and Abbey could hear him sniffing. He must've been able to smell her fear because after a few moments of sniffing he gave another howl, a little louder now.

Just let it be quick, Abbey thought miserably as the werewolf took another step towards her, clearly getting ready to attack.

The werewolf gave one last sniff before growling and setting off at a gallop towards her. Abbey's heart pounded in her ears so hard that she couldn't hear anything else. In a blind panic, she backed up more, but tripped and fell on her back, the last bit of air escaping her.

She felt the werewolf coming closer, and she braced herself, closing her eyes. But suddenly something rushed over her head, ruffling her hair. Abbey heard the werewolf give a shrill whimper and then a loud thud. Did she dare open her eyes?

"It's alright," said Draco's voice softly from behind her, "I stunned him." Abbey still didn't dare move, or even open her eyes. Her breathing was still hard and shallow.

"Abbey?" Draco asked when Abbey still didn't move. Abbey finally opened her eyes, and saw Draco kneeling down, looking over her, so his face looked upside down to her. His facial expression was a mix of worry and fear.

Abbey then looked at her feet, where the werewolf lay, out cold. She then looked back up at Draco.

"You…stunned…?" she muttered, still not able to believe it.

"Yeah," Draco replied. He reached down, grabbed her arm, and pulled her to her feet. "I couldn't have just let him eat you," he added simply.

"Yes you could've," Abbey replied gravely. Draco paused, taken aback. He guessed he could have let her been killed.

"But why would I have done that?" he asked.

"I dunno," Abbey answered as they made their way back to the front door. "How did you know I was out here, anyway?" she asked after an awkward pause.

"I felt you get out of bed," Draco replied, "I didn't think much of it until I heard that howl. I looked out the window and saw you, and then I saw the werewolf come around the side of the house. I ran outside and stunned him right before he was about to—well—you know."

Abbey stopped walking and Draco did too, wondering why. Abbey gazed at him solemnly.

"Thank you," she said softly. Draco was highly surprised by this, but quickly recovered.

"You're welcome," he replied, without any hint of sarcasm or arrogance. Abbey knew he had genuinely meant it. There was another awkward silence for a moment before Abbey continued to the front door.

They went back to their bedroom in silence and they crawled back in bed.

"We'll leave him there until the full moon is gone and he's changed back," Draco said, pulling the covers up to his chest, "and then we'll un-stun him."

"Alright," Abbey replied, staring up at the ceiling.

As Draco rolled over, he realized that Abbey was still shaking; he could feel it.

"Are you—er—going to be able to go back to sleep?" he asked, looking at her uneasily over his shoulder. He wondered why he had the sudden urge to comfort her.

Abbey's eyes shot over to him and for a moment she was silent. She seemed surprised by his question.

"I think so," she replied finally.

"You're still shaking," Draco said, sitting up and gazing down at her. Abbey's eyes widened a little and she didn't respond; she only stared back at him.

"I'm beginning to calm down," she replied quietly after a few moments, "I guess I'm still in shock a bit." She pulled the covers up to her chin.

"Do you want me to—er—get you anything?" Draco mumbled tensely. He ran his hand through his hair.

"No," Abbey replied. She paused, "But thank you."

"You're welcome," Draco said hastily, lying back down and rolling over. Abbey turned her head and stared at his back for a few seconds before rolling over as well and closing her eyes.

What? Draco saved Abbey's life? Whoa! Hope you liked it!

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