Nova’s POVKen reached behind me and untied the blindfold. "Stay put and don't open your eyes yet." He warned and I nodded frantically. But the fabric slipped away. I still closed my eyes tightly and when I heard no noise from the twins, I blinked a few times before opening my eyes. Both twins already stood in front of me in their wolf forms—massive, dark fur gleaming under the lantern light, eyes bright with excitement. Ken’s wolf tilted his head back and let out a long, joyful howl. Killian joined in, the sound vibrating through my chest.I understood every note of it instantly. "Come run with us. Be free."My heart lifted. I pulled my dress over my head without hesitation, dropped it on the floor, and let the shift take me. My bones shifted, skin stretched, fur sprouted. When it finished, I stood on four paws, shaking out my coat. The night air felt sharper, alive against my senses.Ken’s wolf—on my left—gave a quick nod, ears forward. Then he spun and bolted into the trees.Ki
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