Sue and Chichi

The Rising Sun werewolf pack has always done things a little differently. While most packs form lifelong mated pairs, the Rising Sun tradition centers around trios. Sue never cared much what outsiders thought. As one of the pack’s Alphas, she was respected, feared, admired, and occasionally monitored for public safety reasons. She was everything a werewolf leader should be: strong, confident, fiercely protective, and capable of staring down hostile supernatural creatures without blinking. And just a little bit crazy. The exact amount depended on who you asked. Most people considered rumors of a mysterious blood-drinking creature lurking in the Puerto Rican countryside to be nothing more than folklore. Sue immediately booked a flight. After all, this was the same woman who once attempted to negotiate a peace treaty with a tornado because she felt it “looked misunderstood.” The legendary chupacabra proved to be very real. Her name was Chichi. Chichi was smaller than the terrifying monster described in stories, but considerably more dangerous. Covered in dark fur, lined with sharp spines, and equipped with enough teeth to make a shark uncomfortable, she had spent years avoiding hunters, tourists, and anyone foolish enough to wander too close. When Sue finally found her, the encounter lasted approximately seven seconds. The first three seconds were spent staring. The next two involved Chichi trying to determine whether this strange giant wolf woman was food. The final two ended with Chichi biting Sue on the arm. For Sue, it was love at first sight. For Chichi, it was confusion at first bite. Neither reaction was particularly normal. Which, in hindsight, made them absolutely perfect for each other. The Rising Sun pack would later describe the relationship as fate. Chichi would describe it as a series of increasingly questionable life choices. Sue proudly described it as the best vacation she’d ever taken.