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John asked Jenny to stay where she was. John slowly got up from his seat and walked slowly to see the condition of the cave door. His feelings became unclear; he felt afraid that a wolf would enter the cave and hurt him, and Jenny, who needed protection.

His heart beating fast, John tried to calm himself first while leaning against the cave wall. His eyes continued to stare at the cave door, where he could see several of the stones he had placed falling. However, because John wanted to protect Jenny, he finally dared to approach the cave door.

"What happened? Why did the rock fall?" John muttered in his heart as he continued to walk.

Not long after, he arrived near the cave door. John did not see any strange creatures or wild animals at that time near the cave door. John turned his gaze outside to check the situation. When he saw no one, John immediately rearranged the stones so that no one or animal could enter the cave where he was hiding.

After arranging the stones to close the cave door, John walked again to approach Jenny.

"What's wrong, John?" asked Jenny, looking intently at John.

"It's nothing. We're safe; maybe the wolves have returned," answered John, who sat near the campfire.

"They won't be back before sunrise. They're still around here, John," Jenny said quietly.

Hearing that, John fell silent, surprised by Jenny's words.

"How did you know the wolf pack was still around this place?" John asked curiously.

"I know, and I can feel it, John. So I suggest you don't leave this cave before the sun rises," Jenny explained.

"Fine. If so, I'll take your word for it." John nodded his head and then reached for the drink he was carrying.

John is seen drinking water; he also gives the water to Jenny. Jenny became increasingly convinced that John was a good and understanding man in that atmosphere. John seemed to treat him like a close friend. That way, Jenny felt comfortable in the cave.

"Do you want this," said John, offering the rabbit he was roasting over the campfire.

"No, John. Thank you, you've been good to me," answered Jenny.

"Hey, Jenny. You have to eat. Otherwise, you'll get sick," said John, concerned when he saw Jenny's condition.

"John. I'm not hungry; you should eat it," Jenny suggested.

"Okay. I'll eat all of this. But remember, if you're hungry, eat. There's still plenty; I've prepared hunted rabbits. So you don't need to worry about starving," said John, smiling at the white wolf.

"Thank you, John," Jenny answered quietly.

Night's getting late. Jenny was still sitting by the campfire, watching John enjoying grilled rabbit. When John saw Jenny silent, he felt sorry for her and offered her what she was eating.

"I'm not hungry, John. You finish the food," said Jenny quietly.

"Jenny. I saw and heard from your tone that you were sad. Jenny, don't you like living here?" John put down the food.

"That's not it, John. I feel happy and grateful to you for helping me," explained Jenny. But it still sounds sad.

"No, Jenny. I understand your situation. How can I help you so you don't feel sad?" John offered himself, rubbing the wolf's head.

"I'm sad because I'm far from my parents. I'm sad because I look like this," Jenny answered quietly. His eyes looked glassy.

"Hey, Jenny. I understand the situation you are in. So what should I do? What can I do to help?" John asked, feeling very sorry.

"John. Do you know where the fountain of immortality is?" Jenny asked something that immediately made John fall silent in confusion.

John frowned at Jenny's words. John seemed to be remembering the name of the spring. However, he never knew what the actual spring was called: the spring of immortality.

"Jenny. I've heard the name of that spring. But I forgot where the fountain of eternity is," said John quietly, his face still confused.

"What's with the springs, Jenny?" he continued.

"According to royal officials, if someone is cursed and wants to return to their original form, then that person must bathe in the fountain of immortality," explained Jenny.

"So that's it? Just a moment, Jenny. I'll remember first where the fountain of immortality is located. Because to be honest, I've never been there either, and according to humans like me, the name of the spring is just a myth that probably doesn't exist in the real world. ," said John.

"No, John. The spring exists. However, it's only because the energy is high that humans like you don't dare visit there because if an ordinary human bathes in the water of immortality, he can enter another realm or dimension," replied Jenny, explaining.

John was silent as if he was starting to understand what Jenny was saying.

"Help me, John. Please take me to the fountain of eternity; I want to bathe there. So you can see my true form," said Jenny quietly, with a pitiful expression.

"Ouch... Where is it located? Do you know where it is?" asked John, who didn't know.

"According to previous people, the location of the Waterfall of Eternity is between two mountains, which are called twin mountains, and is in the north," answered Jenny, explaining a little.

Immediately, John's eyes widened when he heard the name of the twin mountains. John started to look happy because he knew where the mountain was. But it is so far from its current position.

"Jenny. I know the name of that mountain, but it is very far from here. If you want to go there, you must go through the devil's forest. A forest that is strictly prohibited for humans to enter," said John.

"I will keep you safe, John, as long as you are willing to help me reach the fountain of immortality. Not only that, after I change back to my original form, I will make you my husband," said Jenny quietly.

John was suddenly shocked; he stared intently at the white wolf while frowning.

"Hey, Jenny. How could I have a wolf wife? I'm human. My only intention is to help you, nothing more than that, Jeny," said John, laughing slightly as he continued to rub the wolf's head.

In the silence that night, John and Jenny were originally chatting. Not long after, and without realizing it, John finally fell asleep near the white wolf. The cave still looks orange from the light of the fire that continues to burn. Jenny was just silent while watching John sleep.

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In his sleep, John was carried away into a dream world, met by a beautiful woman dressed like a queen. Not only that, in her dream the woman said that she was Jenny.

Her beauty is above average; her face is very beautiful, and she has a sweet smile that can shake a man's heart. As a real man, of course Jhon immediately fell in love with this woman. Finally, he got up the courage to ask to get acquainted.

"Hey, I'm John. What's your name?" John raised his hand to shake hands.

"I already know your name. I'm Jeny," answered the woman, smiling sweetly; her clear eyes and beautiful eyelashes made Jhon tremble.

"Jenny?" John needed clarification.

"Well, I'm Jenny, John," the woman answered, smiling. However, the woman quickly flew away, wearing a red shawl.

Suddenly, still curious, John immediately called out the woman's name. Finally, he realized and opened his eyes. John was silent, confused because he saw his condition in the cave. His breathing sounded heavy, and cold sweat was pouring out.

"What's wrong with you, John?" Jenny's voice startled him.

"Hah!" John stared wide-eyed before he finally realized that the wolf could talk.

John quickly took a drink of water and drank it. He didn't immediately answer or tell Jenny about his dream. His breathing sounded heavy; John tried to regulate the rhythm of his breathing and heartbeat while staring intently at the white wolf.

"What's wrong with you, John? Did you have a nightmare?" Jenny asked. Her voice sounded the same as the woman in John's dream.

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