(11 Years Ago) “Aqua, can you repeat that story?” Kieran asked. “How exactly did we escape Adara?” “Really? You don’t remember?” Aqua blinked at him. If she had ever transformed into a seven‑foot wolf, she would never forget it. But then again… she wasn’t a real werewolf. What did she know? “Just bits and pieces,” Kieran admitted. “I know I must’ve done something. I just don’t know what.” “You transformed into this hulk of a werewolf right after Adara started attacking me,” Aqua explained. “You looked like a wolf… but also like a giant man. If that makes sense.” “That’s fascinating,” Yamato said, intrigued. “I always imagined werewolves looked like regular wolves. I suppose Hollywood got that wrong — not surprising.” “No, Dad, Hollywood is right,” Aqua corrected. “When Kieran shifts

