CATHERINE POVI followed Raya through the forest, the moonlight guiding our way. As we walked, I could feel the tension in the air. We were heading toward the pack's territory, and I knew that things were about to get interesting."You're sure about this?" I asked Raya, my voice filled with nerves.Raya stopped and turned to face me. "I am," she said. "Trust me. This is the only way."I took a deep breath, and I nodded. "Okay," I said. "I trust you."With that, we continued on our way.As we neared the pack's territory, I could hear the sound of howling. It was low and eerie, sending a shiver down my spine. "What is that?" I asked Raya, my voice trembling.Raya's ears pricked up, and she cocked her head. "It's a call to the pack," she said. "A call to arms."My heart sank. I knew what that meant. The pack was preparing for battle. And I was about to be thrown right into the middle of it.We crested a hill, and I saw the pack gathered below. There were at least a hundred wolves, their
CATHERINE POVStaring into the heartlands, I noticed how amazing the newfound pack looked. I knew for a certain there was a reason why I was brought here. Slowly, I made my way down the cliff, trying as much as possible to ensure I step into the pack. The moment I reached the pack borders, several wolves stepped out of the bushes, and at that moment, I knew they were pack soldiers."What is your purpose here?" They asked through a surprising mind link. It was baffling to realize that I could communicate with them through my mind. "I want to see your Alpha," I demanded, even though I was slightly scared beneath the anger.They stared amongst themselves and they eventually stepped aside, in a manner that depicted I was welcomed.After hours of walking through the pack, we arrived at a gigantic mansion. It was glamorous and was filled with so much luxury. I could only hope the Alpha would be hospitable.I entered the main hall and saw the new pack members milling about, making introduc
CATHERINE POVSuddenly, the front door of the house burst open, and a group of men in black robes entered. They were carrying torches, and their faces were covered with masks. They looked like a scene out of a horror movie."You!" one of the men shouted, pointing at me. "You're the one we've been looking for."I stared at them in confusion. "Who are you?" I asked, my voice shaking. "What do you want with me?""You're a threat to our order," the man said, his voice cold and commanding."We've been watching you for some time now," the man said, his voice dripping with menace. "We knew you were special, but we didn't know just how special you were.""I don't understand," I said, taking a step back. "What are you talking about?""You're more than a werewolf," the man said, taking a step closer. "You're something else entirely."I started to feel a little light-headed, my head spinning with confusion. "I don't know what you're talking about," I said, my voice trembling."We're not going to
CATHERINE POVIn that moment of stillness, I felt a rush of power surge through me, like a lightning bolt striking from the heavens. And then, I heard a voice, deep and resonant, that spoke to me as if from the very core of the earth. "The time has come for you to choose," it said. "The path before you is laid out, but only you can decide which way to go. Will you take up the mantle of power, or will you turn your back on it?"I was stunned, unable to move or speak.Suddenly, I felt something brush against my arm, and I turned to see a white wolf standing at my side. Its eyes were the color of gold, and it looked at me with such intelligence and wisdom that I felt a sense of calm wash over me. Then, it spoke, its voice clear and strong. "You are not alone," it said. "We are with you, and we will guide you on your journey. You have a great destiny, and you must be ready to face it."And with that, the wolf faded away, leaving me alone once more. But I knew that I was not truly alone.S
CATHERINE POVThe figure stepped forward, his eyes never leaving me. I felt frozen, unable to move. "You have been running for a long time," he said, his voice smooth and low. "But there is nowhere left to run. You have come to the end of your journey." I tried to speak, but no words would come. He took another step towards me, and I felt his hand on my shoulder. I could feel the coldness of his touch, and I shuddered. "There is no need to be afraid," he said."I have been waiting for you," the figure continued. "I knew that you would come here eventually. And now that you are here, we can begin." He turned to the woman who had brought us here, and she nodded, her expression unreadable. I turned to look at my companions, but they were frozen in place, their eyes wide with fear. I wanted to tell them to run, to get away while they still could. But I could not speak, and I could not move."What are you going to do?" I finally managed to croak out."I am going to help you," the figure sa
CATHERINE POV"I want you to imagine yourself as a little girl," the voice said. "Can you do that?"I closed my eyes and I focused. I imagined myself as a little girl, about five years old. I was in my room, with my dolls and my stuffed animals. I was sitting on the floor, playing."Good," the voice said. "Now, I want you to imagine that you are playing with your dolls and your stuffed animals. What are you playing?"I thought for a moment, and then the scene became clear. "I'm having a tea party," I said."You are having a tea party," the voice said. "Your dolls and stuffed animals are all sitting around the table. They are chatting and laughing. The sun is streaming in through the window. It's a warm, sunny day. Can you feel the sunlight on your skin?"I nodded. I could feel the sun on my skin, and I felt the happiness of the little girl. "Yes," I said."Good," the voice said. "Now, I want you to imagine that someone is at the door.""You hear a knock at the door," the voice said. "
CATHERINE POVThere, in the bushes, I saw a pair of glowing eyes. A low growl sounded from the darkness, and I took a step back. But then, a small, fluffy head poked out from the bushes. It was a tiny, adorable creature, with large eyes and a pink nose. It looked up at me, and it let out a happy squeak.I let out a sigh of relief. It was just a little forest creature, and I was no longer afraid. I knelt and held out my hand, and the creature crawled into it. I looked at it, and it looked back at me.As I cradled the creature in my hands, I felt a tingle of magic. It was a strange feeling like something was pulling me towards the forest. And then, I heard a voice in my head. It was soft and soothing, and it said, "Welcome to the Valley of Dreams."I looked around, and I saw that everything had changed. The castle was gone, and the forest had been replaced by a lush meadow. In the distance, I could see a sparkling lake, and flowers were blooming everywhere. It was like I had stepped int
CATHERINE POVSuddenly, we heard a thud from outside. We looked out the window, and we saw a figure lying on the ground. It was the figure we had seen earlier. But now, it was lying still, and it didn't move."I think it's dead," the man said."What should we do?" I asked."We need to get out of here," he said. "We need to find help."But we were trapped. The only way out was through the front door, and it was blocked. And we didn't know what was waiting for us outside.We heard a noise, and we turned around. The figure we had seen earlier was standing there, right in front of us. But this time, its face was visible. It was a pale, expressionless face, and its eyes were completely black.I felt a chill run down my spine."What do you want?" the man asked.The figure didn't answer. It just stood there, staring at us."Get away from us!" the man yelled.But the figure didn't move. It just kept staring at us."We're warning you," the man said.Suddenly, the figure raised its hand, and a