As the sun completely disappeared a few minutes later, I couldn't help but sigh in relief. It could only mean that the ritual had worked. A giddy shout escaped my lips, and I dashed into John’s embrace, spinning in a whirlwind of joy as we celebrated this little victory together.
Yet, as quickly as the joy came, it was ripped away. A powerful sensation clawed at my core, a primal stir of energy as my inner wolf wrestled for freedom. The familiar tightening in my muscles grew unbearable; the curse of the full moon engulfed me like a tidal wave. Pain shot through my bones, sharp and insistent, as my wolf strained against the confines of my humanity, demanding to be unleashed. The thrill of celebration faded, leaving a tumultuous mix of anticipation and dread in its wake.
“John! It’s happen
