Not His Destiny
A lot of wolves are easily affected by the moon’s call.
Usually, we all just transform during the Turning and let our wolves run wild beneath the trees, but some of us haven’t turned yet, like Lia and Elvira. During this time, the aggressive side of our wolves surfaces more often than not, snapping at the smallest provocation. That’s why we have to get married this Friday, before the Turning hits. Before instincts start making decisions for us.
I carefully shift, trying not to wake Dante. His arms are wrapped tight around me, our legs tangled, and being pressed against him is like sitting too close to a furnace. My neck and face are damp with sweat.