I Am Shifting Method Novels & Stories

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."

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.”

‘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.

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. “

“But, if we are talking medical, then we should stick to the topic at hand. I’m not as well versed in theology.” “Right. What about the first shift? It lasted a few minutes for Mia. Will it be like that for us?” Sin asked and I can tell that is what makes her nervous. “Turning is different from shifting. It isn’t pleasant and I have witnessed it twice in my life. Both times, it was the same. It will hurt. The first shift doesn’t require a change to the DNA or other anatomical changes. A person born a wolf already has those things. I cannot sugar coat that for you. I can, however, be there and ease some of the pain with sedation. Towards the end though, there won’t be anything I can do.” I sa

"What if I shift again, and I can't change back?" "Shana, that wouldn't happen." "You don't know that!" she snapped, her eyes going back to the road. "What if one day, I wake up and I've shifted in my sleep? Or what if I shift in class one day? I wouldn't know what to do. I wouldn't know how to help myself." "You'd always be able to shift back. It's just something you need to get used to."

I took it, and with a gentle tug, he pulled me to my feet, closing the small distance between us once again. “Shifting isn’t really hard,” he began calmly, keeping a light hold on my hand. “Just like birds can fly and fish can swim, shifting is just as natural for us. It’s already inside you. You just have to let it out.” “But how?” I whispered, looking down at our joined hands. “My mom always told me it was painful, that it takes completely breaking yourself to let the wolf through.”