Her dark hair and face gleamed under the pale moonlight. Her heart raced contentedly beneath her chest. It was after a long time that genuine euphoria had claimed her lips.
Perhaps coming here wasn’t that bad after all. Even if she failed to find a mate after the ceremony, having this experience was totally worth it.
The next time she surfaced, Selene almost squeaked when a shadow lurking at the bank came into view. She almost slipped back into the water, only to realize she had nothing to be afraid of. She was a werewolf. If something felt shady, she could run. Chiding herself for acting like some panicked pup, she reeled back to the surface, only to find the shadow gone.
Well, perhaps it was all her imagination. Perhaps it was time to go back and get some sleep.
“Woof!” someone whisp
