*Aloria* The world blurs as I leap from the window, the ground rushing up to meet me with a swift vengeance. I feel the air tear at my fur, the exhilarating rush of freedom flooding my senses. I blink in confusion, my wolf instincts still thrumming through me, but I can’t hold onto it… probably because my wolf is so new to me… I feel the shift, the urge to change back overpowering. The transformation is almost painful, my body contorting as I revert to human form. I close my eyes, preparing for the inevitable crash. But just as I brace for impact, something… no, someone… grabs me mid-air, wrapping around me like a warm cocoon. I expected the hard ground… Instead, I find myself cradled in strong arms, a familiar scent enveloping me… woodsy, earthy, and undeniably comforting. I open my

