Chapter 0006

The wolf's howl shattered the tranquil night, guests gasping as white fur rippled into pale flesh.

Kim stood naked, hands clasped over her breasts, cheeks burning while she forced a smile. "My apologies,” Kim managed to stammer out. Terry whipped off his coat, draping it around her shoulders.

"Come, let's get you dressed." His arm encircled her waist, guiding her from the banquet hall.

I clenched my fists, heart pounding. I couldn’t just let Kim have her. She wasn’t happy. I needed my wolf back—but how? I crept toward the corridor, straining to hear my sister and mother’s hushed voices.

"I can't control it, Mother. The wolf—it just came out, and then it shifted back. I had no control!”

A comforting hand stroked Kim's hair. "Hush now, we'll find a way to fix this. Don't you worry."

Kim sniffled. "But you said this would work!"

"And it will. It will just take time." My mother's voice hardened. "Now go get dressed. We'll discuss this later." Kim slumped off pouting while the coat swished