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Arriving at the training grounds where we planned to shift, I watched as the brothers began to undress without hesitation. I turned away, my cheeks burning with embarrassment.

Ky's laughter broke the awkward silence. "You really didn't live with werewolves much, did you? Nudity isn't really a big deal to us," he teased.

Internally, I protested, 'Well, it is to me, and if I see your bodies right now...'

Kael's voice cut through my thoughts. "There's privacy in the water tent. I'll stand outside and won't shift until after you do. Will that make you feel better?" I nodded, grateful for the consideration, and he gently led me to the tent.

Before releasing my arm, he leaned close, his lips near my ear, whispering, "Don't worry. No matter what happens, you are safe." The words sent shivers down my spine. I looked up into his eyes, now a shining blue, signaling his proximity to shifting.

Inside the tent, I undressed, my heart pounding with fear and anticipation. I could feel the pull of my