Brooks:
I woke up before my alarm, my excitement making it impossible to sleep. My heart is already racing with anticipation. Today was Stella’s 18th birthday, and I could barely contain myself. I had been counting down the days, and now that it was finally here, I had no time to waste. I wanted to make sure today was perfect for her.
Throwing off my blankets, I jumped out of bed and ran a hand through my messy blonde hair. My wolf was restless, pacing inside my head, sensing that today was important. I didn’t even need to shift to feel the heightened energy buzzing through me. I grabbed a quick shower, dressed in a simple shirt and jeans, and rushed out of my room, nearly tripping over myself in my haste.
The smell of coffee and bacon filled the house as I bolted down the stairs. My m
