She's Alright

After a while, long enough for Lyra to draw energy from her hug with Killian, they disengaged. Her body still ached from the aftermath of the unleashing ceremony, but it was the disappointment that weighed on her heart the most. She had hoped, just like everyone else, that she would transform into a magnificent wolf. Instead, she remained human, feeling like she had let everyone down.

"Sis," Marcus called out gently, stepping forward towards her with Xander beside him. They could sense her distress and were determined to offer support. He slowly wound her bed up into a seating position, allowing her to sit upright and face them.

"How do you feel?!" Xander asked with genuine concern, raising his hands hesitantly to her face. Lyra winced at his touch, her skin sensitive and sore, causing him to quickly withdraw his hands.

"Sorry," he murmured softly, regretting causing her any more discomfort.

Lyra managed a weak smile, appreciating their efforts to comfort her. "Actually, the pain I f