Driving Helen and Karen back to the house, I took in the quiet beauty of the shadowed roads. A sense of fulfilment settled over me, as if the events of the day had unfolded exactly as they were meant to.
Helen was not alone in her transformation. Rather, she had joined others in taking a significant step toward adulthood. For the first time, they had released their wolves, embracing a part of themselves that had long waited beneath the surface.
In total, seven others – all of whom were born within the same three-month window -underwent their shift and emerged successfully. The process was not without its challenges, as one pup came perilously close to becoming trapped between forms. Ultimately, all survived the experience with their minds and souls intact. The day marked a rite of passag
