Sixty three

Charia's Pov

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Ryder took me back to the pack tent gently. He didnt want me to bother about my father's words. He just wanted me to enjoy my first transformation like we had planned.

The howling continued for several long moments before slowly dying down, and I watched as the wolves began to shift back into their human forms. They were sweaty and panting, their bodies trembling with the exertion of the transformation, but their eyes were bright with pride and satisfaction.

Alpha Ryder stepped forward, his eyes locking onto mine. "Welcome to our pack," he said, his voice deep and commanding. "May the full moon guide you and strengthen you as you walk with us."

I suddenly switched back to my normal self. It was involuntary but I knew with more practice I would do better. I saw a smile on Ryder's face. He was delighted just as I was.

I felt a surge of emotion at his words, and I knew that I had found my true family. As the wolves began to disperse, I followed Ryder back into th