Frozen in time, I stare onwards in disbelief while struggling to make sense of the otherworldly sensation swelling inside of me. Immobilised, I shiver reactively beneath the intense gaze of the silver set of eyes while they appear seemingly unbudged by my shocked reaction, remaining magnetically locked onto mine; undeterred. Left dormant within my own being, I sit motionless while every molecule held within my trembling body ignites, almost as if a fire had been lit within my tightening chest. Overwhelmed, my blood runs thick with adrenaline as it courses throughout my pulsating veins—seizing me into stillness while my wolf’s unexpected outcry plays repeatedly within my mind. Gripping onto the bed fiercely, I feel myself sway unsteadily when my head lightens; filling my ears with bass-filled thuds while my pounding heart drums erratically beneath my ribcage, losing its rhythm as the pressure builds vastly inside of my skull with every gasping breath that I take. Sucking in the air,

Unrested and weary, I drowsily wake from my slumber as if an internal alarm clock had been rung within the confines of my head. With heavy eyes, I’m left to stew in my tiredness despite barely getting much respite over the course of the interrupted night, aggrieved by my unprompted awakening as I appear to have arisen before the sun itself. Bursting into a broken yawn, I lazily stretch out when my numb ears fill with the progressing sound of the pattering rain as it collides against the curtain drawn window to my side. Concentrating on the downpour, I turn my head amidst the dim room when I pick up on the faintest echo of a whispering voice as it moves across the hallway beyond the latched door; muffling their unanswered words before swiftly vanishing down the stairs and out of hearings reach. Groaning half-heartedly, I pull the bedsheet over my head and pray that I fall back asleep—still feeling the lingering exhaustion caused by yesterday’s strenuous efforts

With my arm extended out before me, I’m dragged up the stairs while Dakota’s hand wraps itself around my wrist like a binding shackle that holds me captive. Left to clamber behind her in haste, I watch on in amusement as a cheerful skip grows within her step as we storm heavily down the hallway. Despite my struggle to keep up, I giggle alongside her while she oozes in excited positivity; her joyous mood uplifting my own with each bounding step we take towards my room. As if we were on the brink of running out of time, Dakota eagerly steers me through the doorway when she races towards the large wardrobe. While the bedroom door closes behind us with a loud thud, a pitiful realisation abruptly dawns on me, attempting to dampen my brightening mood as I pout from the newly uncovered hurdle that appears to stand in my way. Other than the gifted pyjamas that I have on, I have nothing else to wear. Unless my hosts miraculously kept the torn and shredded outfit I had worn upon my discovery;

As if the subconscious veil that had separated us for so long had finally fallen, I openly embrace the hidden part of myself as she boldly offers no restraint while surfacing. Stunned by her melodic voice projecting within, all I can do is stare at the others in disbelief as I listen to her lingering echo—robbed of words while feeling overwhelmed by my wolf’s unexpected awakening. Enlightening with each passing second, I momentarily close my eyes while allowing my mind and body to connect to my wolf's powerful being; feeling ourselves intertwine, becoming one as I ride the euphoric wave of pins and needles flooding throughout me. With each breath I take, an unexplainable surge of striking energy swiftly follows in accompaniment, filling my veins with its intoxicating remedy. Trembling from my unbound excitement, I shake erratically as my muscles vigorously contract while the fierce force settling within finds her bearings; spiritually awakening as she settles herself into her new vesse

As if I had woken from the most blissful dream, a creeping smile of contentedness plays upon my curling lips. Stirring gently beneath the weighing duvet, I shake off the remnants of my well-rested slumber before stretching out. Eagerly sitting up, I manage to catch a glimpse of the first broken rays of sunshine while it seeps enchantingly into the silent room through the tousled curtains. In a numb daze, I rub my bleary eyes while releasing a muffled yawn as I’m greeted by the welcoming familiarity of my bedroom. Getting out of bed, I slip my feet into the set of waiting slippers at my side and dozily walk over towards the hidden window before drawing back the curtains. Invigorated by the sight before me, I inhale deeply while gazing upwards, marvelling at the soft, pearl-like clouds dispersing throughout the brightening sky overhead—watching quietly as it rids itself of any overcast. Squinting gently, I reach out for my strewn dressing gown when I notice that I somehow feel lighter on