*MADDIX POV* We had dozed off while waiting for the moon to be at its fullest. The only thing that woke me was the sound of Riley's shrill screams. I started to panic because we had missed the time to administer the tincture. I grabbed the bottle, and helped my mate swallow its contents. I was by her side trying to help her muscles loosen by massaging the tensest parts of her. Her shoulders, hips and face were going to carry the most pain, and I would do whatever I could to help her. She started to relax a little, and her screams were now loud moans. However, it didn't last long, and as her limbs started to extend and contort, the pain in her eyes and voice let me know that the tincture was a failure. "Riley, listen to my voice. I need you to breathe sweetie. I need you to focus on

