I spent the rest of the afternoon alone in my room, walking back and forth while making plans.
I kept trying to figure out how long I could safely remain in Shadow Crest before I became too involved with these shifters.
I also wondered if it was possible to transfer to another city.
If I could at least leave Shadow Crest, I might finally have enough space to breathe.
That evening during dinner, I brought up the idea.
Kael immediately shook his head.
“We're not enemies with the other cities,” he explained, “but transferring between cities is a serious matter. You're officially a member of Shadow Crest now. After yesterday's trial, you were added to our records. Your identification and paperwork should arrive within the next few days.”
My disappointment must have been obvious because
