Fated Tragedy
Now, here I was, breathing hard, trembling, but free.
From behind me, Alek’s calm voice washed over me like a promise.
“You can do this. Nobody’s around but us. We’ll help you through your shift—if that’s what you want.”
His reassurance sank deep into my bones, making my nerves buzz. I swallowed hard, my voice coming out shaky.
“How do I shift? I can’t feel her wanting to… and I really do want to know what I can do.”
Alek stepped closer, his voice low and even, like a mantra meant to steady me.