My human form quickly reformed, my flesh and bones scrambling to return to their usual shape even before my fur had fully receded. I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment as I ducked my head, attempting to hide behind the curtain of blonde hair cascading from my scalp. Despite my efforts, I could still see the saliva dripping from Arian's fingers, held in front of his startled face.
"I don't know," I muttered, my voice barely audible. "It just happened."
"Okay," Arian said slowly, wiping his wet hand along my arm. "But you do realize you're not actually my mom, right? Although she'd probably love to pull off that trick."
I lifted my head to glare at him, silently wishing I could still flatten my ears or let out a growl.
"Bite him," my wolf urged, now safely back within me. "M
