The days after the full moon settled into a new rhythm, but peace remained fragile.
Elena stood in the training clearing at midday, surrounded by a dozen young wolves eager to learn.
She had spent the morning demonstrating controlled partial shifts — keeping claws and heightened senses while staying mostly human. Several pack members were improving noticeably, and the younger ones looked at her with genuine admiration.
“Feel the moon’s pull even in daylight,” she instructed, circling a young male who was struggling. “Don’t fight it. Invite it. Your wolf is already inside you — you just have to let her breathe.”
The boy managed a clean partial shift, claws lengthening smoothly. He grinned at her. “Luna, you make it look easy.”
Elena smiled warmly. “It wasn’t easy for me either. Keep p
