EMILY. The days stretched on like a never-ending tapestry of disappointment and disillusionment. The initial spark of hope that had been ignited within me by Seraphina's words began to flicker and fade, leaving behind a void of skepticism and despair. I felt like a ship adrift in a vast sea, tosse
With a hesitant breath, I released the human form that had cloaked me for so long, surrendering to the primal energy that coursed through my veins. The transformation began, muscles shifting and bones realigning. Fur erupted from my skin, covering my body in a protective layer. I felt the familiar s
*EMILY* As I walked through the door of my apartment, a wave of overwhelming sadness crashed over me. The weight of my burden pressed heavily upon my shoulders, threatening to shatter the fragile facade of strength I had painstakingly constructed. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as
**** As I walked through the empty streets, a heaviness settled upon my chest, pressing down on my soul. The weight of my disappointment was suffocating, and I couldn't hold back the flood of tears that streamed down my face. Each step felt like an uphill battle, my weary legs carrying the burden o
EMILY. As I walked into work that day, a lingering unease gnawed at my mind. I couldn't shake off the troubling incident from my last shift, where my wolf form had inexplicably decreased in size. It was a baffling phenomenon that left me perplexed and anxious. Shapeshifting was a fundamental part o
Images of my wolf form flickered in my mind, a whirlwind of memories and emotions. I remembered the first time I shifted, the exhilaration and freedom that came with it. I recalled the sense of power and grace as I ran through moonlit forests, the wind rustling through my fur. Shape shifting had alw
EMILY. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, gently nudging me awake from my slumber. As consciousness returned, I found myself enveloped in a sense of inexplicable happiness, a warm glow that suffused every fiber of my being. I stretched lazily, savoring the comforting embrace of m
How could I face the Pack, my fellow shifters, knowing that my wolf had diminished in size? The shame and self-doubt threatened to engulf me, shattering the foundation of the newfound joy that had sustained me throughout the day. I felt the weight of judgment pressing down upon me, envisioning their