The next morning, Melissa couldn't shake the encounter from her mind. She replayed the events over and over, trying to make sense of the dark wolf's presence and its cryptic message. She decided to speak with Becky, hoping her aunt might have some insight.Becky was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the pack members who were still at the house. She looked up as Melissa entered, her eyes filled with concern."Melissa, are you okay?" Becky asked, setting down a bowl of fruit."I don't know," Melissa admitted. "Last night, I saw a wolf in the woods. A huge, dark wolf. It spoke to me."Becky's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Spoke to you? What did it say?"Melissa recounted the encounter, watching as Becky's expression shifted from surprise to contemplation. "It said, 'It's not yet time. Wait
