Celine
After Sebastian left, his words lingered in my mind. You need to focus on yourself. He was right, though admitting it wasn’t easy. I hadn’t truly tried to understand who—or what—I am. The thought unsettled me, but it was long overdue.
Taking a deep breath, I close my eyes, focusing inward. I need to find her. My wolf. The memory of shifting that first time was still vivid, chaotic, and instinctive. I had no control, no understanding. It had just… happened.
As I concentrate, something stirs within me, a presence I hadn’t acknowledged before. It isn’t just my wolf—there is so much more, layers of something ancient and untapped, powerful and yet elusive. It is overwhelming, but I push through the noise, focusing on the thread that feels most familiar.
Then, a voice, clear and reson
