"Rain, you belong to me," he declared possessively, grabbing her arm tightly and pulling her towards him across the bar. Despite her protest, "She said she's not looking for anything serious. Let her go and leave." "Ryder, please," Rain pleaded. The enormous man released Rain and stood up, towering over me at an impressive height, easily dwarfing my 6'5" frame. He approached, placing a hand on my shoulder. "What if I took a different approach?" he asked, his gaze filled with unfamiliarity. "I said, take your hand off me," I demanded, my voice firm. The giant's laughter resonated through his chest, causing the floor to vibrate beneath me. "Care to show some backbone, little one?" As he spoke, a transformation occurred. My teeth lengthened, eyes shifted from crystal blue to a mesmerizing blend of amber with red streaks – a symbol of our hybrid nature. A low growl escaped between clenched jaws, and my lips curled, revealing sharp canines. My body swelled and reshaped, skin tearing as fur erupted, covering every inch of my being. The giant stared in disbelief. "What the hell are you?" he whispered, shaken. "You don't need to know," I replied, remaining in my newfound form.
