Jazz POVAfter Lex leaves I lay down in bed with the pups shaking because it took so much strength not to cower away from him. Falling asleep as the pups eat. I wake sometime later to a knock on my door and Carrie enters with a warm smile. "Would you like to attend classes to get your GED?"Carrie's question hung in the air, and for a moment, I was taken aback. The idea of going back to school had never truly crossed my mind before. I had always been so consumed by survival, by the daily struggle to make ends meet and protect my little pack. But now, as I looked into Carrie's kind eyes, a glimmer of hope flickered within me."Yes," I replied, surprising even myself with the confidence in my voice. "Yes, I would like that."Carrie's smile widened, her enthusiasm contagious. She explained that the local community center was offering GED classes specifically designed for adults like me who hadn't finished high school. With determination in her voice, she assured me that together we would

Jazz POV I couldn't wait to share the news with Professor Williams, knowing that she had been instrumental in this journey. Bursting with excitement, I hurried to her office, my heart pounding with anticipation. As soon as I entered, Professor Williams looked up from her desk, her eyes sparkling with curiosity."Guess what?" I exclaimed, unable to contain my enthusiasm. "My story made it to the finals of the writing contest!"A wide smile spread across her face, revealing her genuine happiness for me. She rose from her chair and embraced me tightly, whispering words of pride and encouragement. In that moment, it felt as if all my hard work and passion had paid off, not just for me but for everyone who had believed in me.As the day of the final round approached, nerves danced beneath my skin, making my hands tremble and my heart race. The writing contest would bring together some of the most talented storytellers from across the country, each vying for the coveted title. It was an op

Jazz POV The next morning, I met with Caleb in the room that was designated for us, since I still don't do good in crowds and tend to go into attack mode. It is comforting to know that Caleb had once been in a similar position—new to the facility, feeling lost and alone. Maybe, just perhaps, we could find solace and friendship in one another. As the conversation flows, I discover that Caleb had been the Alpha of his pack before circumstances forced him into the facility. Like me, he had faced rejection and betrayal, leaving him with wounds that ran deep. But here, within the confines of the enclosure, we found common ground—a shared understanding of the pain and struggles we had endured. With each passing moment, my initial apprehension faded away, replaced by a sense of belonging. It was as if the bond between shifters transcended our physical forms, connecting us on a deeper level. As Caleb shared his story, I felt a surge of empathy for him—a yearning to help heal the wounds he

Lex POV Once Jazz finished her story telling, we walked back home while holding hands. Hers still shakes a little each time we touch, but I can finally hold her. All I can think about is her old pack and what she went through. Furthermore, the warning that they gave without realizing it. They will come for her, and we will be ready because little did they know she can into her environment and control the weather when she is shifted. I have done research on her and found out she can have up to ten tails, but with her being a mix she may not grow more. But the next one, she will have control over electricity. So, I have been trying to make sure that she never goes feral or feels like she needs to, so no one gets hurt accidentally.Once we reach her room, she looks at me shy and tip toes up, causing me to chuckle because she is so small that I still have to bend down to kiss her. “Hey, it's not my fault you're a giant.” she says to me with a giggle, causing me to full-blown laugh.Jus

Jazz POV Upon my heat ending, we leave the enclosure and head to my room so we can shower and check on everyone. I smile as I see the four little ones that I have claimed as my own playing. Before heading to the bathroom and showering. Once completed, the alarms go off right before the power is gone. Causing me to stiffen and grab the littles and lock them into their room. Before I open the connection to the pack and realize that my old pack is here for me, causing me to get pissed. Shifting into Jynx I run outside and see the fighting before me. Before I mind link my new pack. “Stay away from anything electrical. I have an idea.” Before Lex can stop me, I ran to the main electric box that controls the power and I used my new electricity power, causing everything to spark and glow.The explosion of electric energy cascaded through the air, crackling and sizzling as it tore through the main electric box. The world momentarily bathed in a blinding white light before darkness engulfed e