I leaned into his touch, craving his affection. It didn't seem so taboo in this form, so I enjoyed the sensation of his fingers raking through my fur before deciding it was time to try and shift back.
I headed behind a nearby rock formation for some privacy as I attempted to shift back. Panic began to take hold of me though when I realized I wasn't shifting. Thoughts of living my life in my awkward wolf form gripped me and I was starting to become frantic. Of course, the more I panicked and the more urgently I tried to force the shift, the less likely it was that I would actually be able to complete it.
After my 5th failed attempt I heard Alex's voice through the pattering of rain, "Lace? You okay?"
I was so embarrassed, but I figured I'd run out of other options, so I hurried out of my
