Affirmation For Shifting Novels & Stories

Ares howled his delight in my mind, pushing forward to share in the moment of connection. Before I could react further, Athena stepped back, and the air around her shimmered with the unmistakable energy of shifting. Bones rearranged, muscle and sinew flowing like water as her form compressed and reshaped itself. The process took mere seconds—impressively fast for one so new to shifting—and then Amelia knelt on the stone floor before me, naked and vulnerable in the morning light.

And maybe, just maybe… shifting could finally make all of this ambiguity stop. “What do you think?” I asked Mina. She seemed excited. “We should do it,” she replied. “I’ve been feeling stuck, like I keep coming close to shifting but I just can’t make it happen all the way. This could be what I need… And I trust Kat.” I agreed with Mina. With a smile, I nodded at Kat. More than anything, I was just excited to finally be able to shift. Maybe then, Edrick wouldn’t think that I was so incapable of taking care of myself.

As time passed, the pain became unbearable and all I could hear from Athena was, ” Sorry, Raven? You can do this. We will get through it . You are stronger than you think. Just concentrate and give me control. Don’t block me out, okay?” I nodded, breathing harshly. I want the pain to go away and the only way to get rid of it was if I shift . ” Raven relax … let me in Raven. The shift will take a few minutes. “

“You’re ready for this.” I nod, trying to muster a smile. “I know... I’m just, I don’t know, nervous, I guess.” He stops, turning to face me, his eyes searching mine. “Hey, it’s natural to be nervous. But I’ve seen you in action; you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for. Shifting for the first time is a big step, but I know you can do it.” The sincerity in his voice bolsters my spirits, and I take a deep breath, letting the crisp, pine-scented air fill my lungs. “Okay, let’s do it,” I say, more to myself than to him.

Kade led me back into the trees, away from the cabin, farther than we’d ever gone without backup. “Your body is already changing,” he said as we walked. “But shifting isn’t about muscles or instinct. It’s about surrender.” I raised an eyebrow. “You want me to just… let go?” He stopped by a fallen log and nodded. “Not all the way. Just enough for her to speak.”

Tyee I let Dakota take over the shift, and he immediately stretched his stretched his paws. “It’s about time you let me shift.” Dakota smirked. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. “Alright old man, let’s get going, eh?” Dakota snickered as he got down on his belly for Jennie to climb on. Jennie carefully ran her fingers down our back. “I almost forgot how big you are” She whispered. Dakota nodded his head at Jennie for her to climb on. I felt her fingers grab on to Dakota’s fur, and as soon as she leaned forward, Dakota took off.

The words ripped from my throat. I yanked off my pants, standing naked before him, every muscle in my body coiled tight, trembling with barely restrained fury. I twisted my neck left, then right and then rolled my shoulders. Every bone in my body ached for the shift, for the release, for the violence that would finally, finally let me feel something other than this…. whatever "Shift.” "No." Liam started backing away, stumbling over roots. "No way. Absolutely not.” "I think it would be best for you to do so yourself, or else you'll be going back home naked." I said, taking a slow step forward, watching him retreat.

“You can. You just won’t. There’s a difference.” I didn’t respond. I mean, what could I say really? My throat tightened. He walked toward me, speaking in a low tone. “Astra, you keep one foot in the human world and one in ours. That’s not how this works. Shifting isn’t about forcing your body, it’s about letting go of everything that keeps you human. Fear. Doubt. Control. You have to surrender.” “I’m not afraid of Lola,” I argued. “No,” he said. “You’re afraid of what letting her out means. Who you’ll become or what you’ll lose.”

I hated it, hated to watch her walking away from me with such determination. “Engel” I went after her. she was upset, angry and shaken up. Rightfully so but I needed to show her that the shift wasn’t to be feared, it wouldn’t be painful like her first, it wouldn’t be confusing like her first. Instead, it would be exhilarating for her body. That’s what it needs, her and her wolf need to shift, it’s a part of her nature now.

My vision tunnels. I’m going to shift. Fuck. I’m going to shift.