The sun rose high over the village as Selene trudged toward the small schoolhouse at the edge of town. Though her body felt sore from the previous night’s transformation, her human form had fully returned by morning. She had spent hours by the stream, debating whether to return home or stay in the forest. Ultimately, she had decided to keep her dual life a secret—for now.
As she approached the schoolhouse, her stomach churned with dread. School had always been a place of discomfort for Selene, but today felt especially daunting. She couldn’t stop thinking about the wolf, the forest, and the secrets she now carried. How was she supposed to sit through lessons about arithmetic and geography when her very existence felt like it had been rewritten?
Inside, the school was loud and chaotic. Ch
