Roxxane's POV
As the footsteps draw closer, my heart squeezes tighter. My breath seizes, and everything goes cold. Just the sound of the approaching footsteps is hard to bear.
Then suddenly, Canan bends over. His face appears in the shadows, eyes wide with shock and fear.
"What the hell happened to you, Princess?"
But I can't speak. All I can do is stare at him with wild wolf eyes. My mouth is half-formed, not quite human, not quite beast. I try to make words, but all that comes out is a low growl. He reaches out slowly, like approaching a wounded animal, afraid I might snap at him.
"Easy," he whispers. "Easy, Princess. I've got you."
Got me? I'm completely lost in this form, trapped between two worlds. Then suddenly, my head transforms back to normal, leaving the rest of my body st
