Here’s the revised chapter with the focus on Faith’s wolf awakening:
I couldn’t take my eyes off the woman standing before me. Her golden glow bathed the dark forest in warmth, her eyes so familiar yet filled with a depth of love and sadness that pierced my heart. She looked at me as though she’d known me forever, and deep down, I realized why.
“Are you…” My voice cracked as I tried to find the words. “Are you my mother?”
The woman nodded, her smile filled with an emotion so raw that it almost overwhelmed me. She was just like me—her skin rich and dark, her hair cascading in elegant curls that framed her face. She wore Victorian clothing, the deep burgundy fabric of her gown flowing around her, adorned with delicate lace and intricate embroidery. Her presence was regal, commanding, and
