Novel & Cerita I Am Shifting Method

“W-what?” I could hear Raven stammer behind, but my mind was otherwise preoccupied. I’ve heard about shifting. We were taught about it. How it is painful because your bones are basically shifting, re-aligning themselves to those of a wolf. There’s always been excitement towards someone's first shift… But along with that, there is always fear. Fear of the oncoming pain. I won’t lie and say that I am not nervous. I am, but at the same time, I am at peace. I mean, the pains of shifting can’t be as bad as the ones from yesterday, right?

Rylan said, the moment I cleared the door, "we work on transitioning back. Not just holding the shift. Shifting out of it cleanly." "What's wrong with how I do it now?" "You land on your hands and knees." "Dramatically," I added. "I land dramatically." "Smooth shifts save time," he said, ignoring me completely. "Time saves lives." I rolled my shoulders back. "Very inspiring." I shifted. Bones, fur, the world dropping two feet and rebuilding itself wider and sharper. The smells of the yard hit me all at once, damp soil, grass, Rylan's jacket, something dead and small near the far fence that we were all apparently pretending wasn't there.

I am consumed by his hotness. My body begins to shake as I realize he is shaking me. “Did you hear me say you need to get back to your father's, you're going to shift tonight, It's a full moon?" “Exercise makes the shifting process not hurt as bad. But it's still going to be agony. At least you already know how it feels, so you know what to expect, we need to head back now before it starts.”

“Fine, let’s get this over with.” Jennie gives me a patient smile. “First, you need to calm down. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and focus on shifting back. Picture yourself in your human form.” “Clear my mind, huh? Great advice for someone whose mind is currently a dumpster fire,” I said, above a whisper. But I close my eyes and try to follow her instructions. I take a deep breath, focusing on the image of my human self. For a moment, I feel like I would actually shift, but then the pain hits me like a truck. My muscles spasm, and I’m back to square one. “Dammit!”

The sensation of her son in her arms was more than enough to ease her tension, her mind, her aching chest. "I have a better idea," she told him, releasing him slowly, "But it's going to hurt. The first few times always do, but this technique can be more rough than normal." Alexander smiled hopefully. "I don't mind. I can take it." Sharon sighed. Bravado and stubbornness. He was obviously Sharon 's son. "You'll be exhausted to the point of bone after," she went on. "Shifting does a lot with you even as an adult, but it catches a lot of pups by surprise when they can barely stay awake when they're in human form again."

I winced, my heart kicking. Darius’ expression softened. He took a step forward before he stopped himself. "I know, baby. Shifting is painful. I won't lie and say the pain will stop the more you shift. It won't. But it'll get easier and you'll become used to it. Your first shift hurt like hell. Your second will also hurt like that but lessen just by a little. Third, fourth, fifth, and you won't feel like you'll want to die." I took a deep breath. "So… so this shift will be as painful as the first?"

“Take your time. Breathe. You don’t need to rush the shift. Just feel it.” I nodded, stepping away to find a patch of grass where I could focus. My heart pounded as I closed my eyes, trying to remember how it had felt the first time I shifted. It had been painful, chaotic, like my body was fighting itself. But Lyra’s calm presence grounded me now, her steady breathing a guide. The first ripple of change came slowly, my limbs trembling as the shift began. I winced as the sensation spread, but it wasn’t as jarring as I remembered. The energy coursing through me felt less like a storm and more like a tide, steady and unrelenting.

‘I have so much respect for Daddy Jay so I will definitely do everything he tells me,’ I replied. The night came and I started to prepare for my shift. I took a bath because Thea wanted to, so I didn't argue about that. I needed to go to the clearing for the shifting process. It was a small space where everyone did their shift or transformation. At night, the moon shines at the specific spot in the clearing where the shifters positioned themselves.

No hidden tricks jump out. “I don’t think it is,” I say. “But he expects people to rush.” “Research your chosen consequence carefully,” Professor Ashford continues. “Base your findings on fact. You have ten minutes to discuss with your partners. After that, we move on. Next semester’s focus will be the dangers of partial shifting.” Partial shifting. That draws a few uneasy looks. It’s not a comfortable topic. Losing control midway through a shift can end badly. Everyone knows that. Lee raises a brow at me. “Choose carefully? That sounds like he’s waiting for us to fail.”

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. “