Moonlit Confessions

The next few days were a blur of activity for Jessica. She spent most of her time training with the pack, honing her skills and learning new techniques. Lucas had taken her under his wing, teaching her everything he knew about combat and strategy.

As they trained, Jessica felt a sense of camaraderie with the other members of the pack. She had never felt so connected to a group of people before, and she knew that she had found her true family.

But as the days wore on, Jessica began to notice something strange happening to her. She felt a restlessness building within her, a sense of energy that she couldn't quite explain.

At night, she would often find herself staring up at the moon, feeling a strange pull towards it. She didn't understand what was happening to her, but she knew that it was something powerful and primal.

One evening, as she lay in bed, Jessica felt the restlessness reach a fever pitch. She tossed and turned, unable to shake the feeling that something was happening to her.

As she got up from bed, she felt a sudden jolt of pain in her abdomen. She doubled over, gasping for breath as a wave of intense heat washed over her.

Lucas burst into the room, his eyes wide with concern. "Jessica, what's wrong?" he asked, rushing towards her.

"I don't know," she gasped, clutching her stomach. "It hurts."

Lucas's eyes flickered towards the moon, which was shining brightly outside the window. "It's the full moon," he said, his voice low. "Your body is responding to its call."

Jessica looked up at him, her eyes wide with confusion. "What does that mean?"

Lucas took a deep breath, his eyes locking with hers. "It means that you're going through the first transformation."

Jessica's heart began to race as she realized what he was saying. She had heard about the transformation, the process by which werewolves turned from human to wolf form.

"I can't," she gasped, feeling a sense of panic rising within her. "I don't know how."

Lucas took her hand, his touch calming her nerves. "You'll be okay," he said, his voice soothing. "I'll be here with you every step of the way."

For the next few hours, Jessica went through a process that was both terrifying and exhilarating. She felt her body changing, her bones elongating and reshaping themselves. She felt a sense of power coursing through her veins, a primal energy that she couldn't control.

As the transformation reached its peak, Jessica let out a howl of triumph. She was a werewolf, a member of one of the most powerful and fearsome species in the world.

Lucas stood beside her, his eyes shining with pride. "Welcome to the pack," he said, a small smile playing at the corner of his lips.

For the rest of the night, Jessica explored her new form, reveling in the freedom and strength that it gave her. She ran through the forest, her senses heightened and her body alive with energy.

As the moon began to wane, Jessica felt a sense of sadness wash over her. She knew that she would have to return to her human form soon, but she didn't want the night to end.

But as she made her way back to the pack's headquarters, Jessica realized that this was just the beginning of her journey. She was a werewolf now, and nothing would ever be the same again.