I stood on the edge of the forest, my pulse hammering in my throat as Kael's eyes bore into mine, his expression a mixture of impatience and resolve.
"Focus, Nina," he said, his voice low but firm. "You have the power, but you’re still fighting it. It’s time to stop running from what’s inside you."
The wind tugged at my hair, sending a shiver down my spine. I clenched my fists, the sensation of the wolf stirring within me both exhilarating and terrifying. I hated it. I hated the way it felt—this insatiable hunger growing deeper inside me every time I let go.
"I’m not ready for this," I muttered, my voice tight.
"You’ll never be ready if you keep denying it," Kael shot back, his gaze unyielding. "You’re not just a hunter anymore, Nina. You’re something more. And until you accept that, y
