"What's wrong, little one?" her wolf asked, her voice a gentle rumble.
Athena sighed, her breath misting in the cool air. "Everything. The curse, Tristan, Lucas...my heart feels like it's being torn apart."
Her wolf's presence grew stronger, a warm, comforting energy. "Start with Scarlett. What's bothering you about her?"
Athena's eyes closed, her mind replaying the memories. "I just can't believe she'd do this to me. We were friends, or so I thought."
"Jealousy and anger can consume even the best of us," her wolf said wisely. "But you can't let it define you. You are more than Scarlett's curse."
Athena nodded, her thoughts shifting to Tristan. "And then there's Tristan. My mate. I barely know him, but...I feel it. The bond is strong."
"Ah, but that's a good thing!" her wolf exclaime
