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Dracula #32(7.2) by J L Hayes

Whatever Dracula might have been about to say became lost the next moment when a plaintive howl arose from nearby, drawing his attention. He was no stranger to that particular sound as packs of wolves were often to be found roaming near the castle, and it was not unusual for him to interact with them during his nocturnal rambles. This one appeared to be young and in distress, no doubt due to the impending storm. Much like himself, wolves had keen senses, and a disturbance in the air could be painful to them. Perhaps it had wandered from the safety of its elders, and now cried its frustration.

He sensed a movement among the trees,

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