One day, Emma stumbled upon a hidden compartment in the attic of her family's ancestral home. Inside, she found a box filled with old letters and documents that had been carefully concealed for decades. As she read through the letters, she realized they were correspondence between her great-grandfather and a powerful human supremacist group that had orchestrated the attack on the shifters years ago.Emma was horrified to learn that her family had not only participated in the attack, but had also been influential members of the group that had fueled the prejudice against shifters in the town. She felt a deep sense of betrayal and shame, unable to comprehend how her own flesh and blood could have harbored such hateful beliefs. Distraught, Emma sought solace in the company of Mrs. Jenkins, who had become a trusted confidante throughout her investigation. Mrs. Jenkins listened patiently as Emma poured out her heart, struggling to come to terms with the painful truth about her family's past

With those parting words, Selene vanished into the woods, leaving behind a tense and charged atmosphere. The other shifters exchanged wary glances, knowing that this confrontation could have far-reaching consequences for the delicate balance between humans and shifters.Emma rushed to Lukas's side, her heart aching with worry. "Lukas, are you okay?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.Lukas managed a weak smile, despite the pain coursing throughhis body. "I'll be fine," he said, his voice strained. "Just some scratches." He looked at Emma, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your help."Emma's worry melted into relief as she reached out to touch Lukas's arm gently. "Of course, I couldn't just stand there and do nothing," she said softly. "But what was that all about? Who was she?"Lukas sighed, his expression somber. "Selene was my ex-lover," he explained, his voice heavy with emotion. "We were together when I was still living among the shifters, but I left that life

Emma's instincts kicked in, and she moved to defend herself, narrowly dodging Selene's attack. The two shifted into their respective animal forms, engaging in a fierce battle, claws slashing and teeth bared.Lukas joined the fray, fighting off Selene's attacks while keeping a watchful eye on Emma. The forest erupted into chaos as the three powerful shifters clashed, their snarls and roars echoing through the night.Emma's mind raced as she fought with all her strength, drawing upon her training as a human detective and her newfound abilities as a shifter. She could feel the raw power surging through her veins, the adrenaline pumping through her body. She refused to back down, determined to protect her loved ones and stop the creature.But Selene was a formidable opponent, fueled by her anger and desire for power. She was relentless in her attacks, pushing Emma and Lukas to their limits. The battle raged on, the moonlight casting eerie shadows as the shifting forms moved in a blur of fu

With the knowing looks they passed, Emma knew the Elders knew something and might not be willing to share so easily so she pleaded."Please, I just want to make sense of it.""There's only one explanation Emma." Eunice, one of the council members answered. "The Moon Goddess. A long time ago, it was prophesied that a human with the soul of a shifter will take on the burdens of the pack and once a while, in the face of extreme danger, she would shift to protect those she holds dear. A curse and a gift, if you ask me."Emma tried to process it while the council called for a closed session with assigned duties to everyone in order to get to the root of the matter at hand. Lukas, held Emma's hand to lead her out of the hall as she was lost in the knowledge she has just received.It was indeed a shocking fact for all the parties involved.Days later and the tension in the air was palpable as Lukas's pack, led by his own brother, Markus, closed in on him as they weren't privy to the infor

Without hesitation, the creature charged towards the pack, roaring with fury. Panic ensued as the pack members scrambled to defend themselves. Emma drew her weapon, ready to fight, while Lukas shifted into his wolf form, his instincts kicking in.The battle was fierce, with the creature unleashing its supernatural abilities, tearing through the pack with its immense strength and agility. Emma fired her weapon, but the creature seemed almost impervious to the bullets, its scales providing formidable protection.Lukas fought alongside Emma, his wolf form a blur of speed and power as he lunged at the creature, trying to distract it from harming his pack mates. Emma used her tactical skills to coordinate the pack, trying to keep everyone focused and organized amidst the chaos.But the creature proved to be a formidable opponent, striking back with deadly precision. Several pack members were injured, and the situation looked dire. Emma realized that they needed a new plan if they were going