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
Whispers began to circulate, words that reached my ears with a sting sharper than any physical pain. "Is that it? Such a small wolf," one voice murmured, dripping with disappointment. "I never expected her to be so... inadequate," another added, their words laced with a subtle disdain. My packmates
EMILY. I crumbled onto the cold, unforgiving floor of my apartment, my body wracked with sobs that seemed to emerge from the depths of my soul. The weight of disappointment and rejection bore down upon me, squeezing the air from my lungs and leaving me gasping for breath. Tears streamed down my fa
I jolted awake as the blaring alarm shattered the tranquility of my slumber. My heart raced, the remnants of a restless night still clinging to my consciousness. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks—I had overslept. Panic surged through my veins, propelling me into a frenzy of motion. The al
But as I prepared to bid my coworkers farewell, an unexpected interruption shattered the fragile calm I had sought. A mind link resonated within me, a familiar voice reaching out to me, breaking through the barriers of my thoughts. "There's a general pack training tomorrow morning," the voice echoe
EMILY. The morning sun peeked through the curtains, casting gentle rays of light that danced upon my face. As consciousness slowly seeped back into my being, I was greeted by a sense of heaviness, a burden that had settled upon my shoulders. Today was the day of the general pack training, and yet,
EMILY. I woke up the next morning, a heavy sigh escaping my lips as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Frustration and disappointment mingled within me, like a tempest brewing in my chest. It had been weeks since my wolf had diminished in size, and I still struggled to fully embrace this new