CHAPTER EIGHT

ORLA

I told my driver to take us to the woods at the edge of town. He’d seemed skeptical about it at first, but I told him that everything would be fine. Ella was curious as well.

We both got out of the car and descended into the woods. The air smelled so fresh and clean. It beckoned me deeper. I couldn’t recall a time in my life that I’d felt so at home. Every leaf, every tree branch, and even the squirrels moving around felt like a part of me.

Was this what it meant to have your wolf awakened?

“So, what’s the plan?” Ella’s voice cut into my thoughts, sending me out of the confines of my mind. “I think grass can be fascinating too, but my mother’s been calling me for the past ten minutes now. As much as I really hate to rush you, I need to get going very soon.”

“I understand,” I said, already taking a deep breath and calling deep into myself. I could feel Eva’s presence, just waiting to be called upon.

“You wish to transform?” Her warm voice flooded my mind.

“Yes, please.”

“It’s dayt