Beneath The Moonlit Secrets

Disappointment colored my thoughts as I blinked my eyes open, taking in the dim surroundings. Tony sat perched on a weathered log, his gaze locked onto the enigmatic depths of the forest. The notion of slumber eluded me as long as he remained alert.

Summoning my resolve, I ventured over and cautiously took a seat on the log, maintaining a respectful distance. "I understand you may doubt me, but I want to assure you that I'll leave as soon as I'm capable."

With his attention still focused on the darkness ahead, Tony responded, "You won't be prepared for a while. You're stuck with us."

The vague response left me irked, and I pressed for clarification. "What exactly do you mean by that?"

He finally turned to face me and explained, "You're a shifter who doesn't know how to shift, and you have one of the most formidable packs actively searching for you."

Disputing his claim, I asserted, "They're not looking for me. They believe I'm dead."

His gaze fixed on me, Tony asked, "Did you sever th