The sun filtered gently through the canopy of ancient trees, casting a dappled pattern of light across the tranquil pond. Melody stood at the water’s edge, her breath slowing as she took in the serene beauty of the setting. The air was crisp and cool, carrying the earthy scent of moss and fallen leaves. She could hear the soft rustling of the forest and the occasional call of a distant bird.
Serenity, her inner wolf, stirred. This place is peaceful, Melody, Serenity whispered within her mind. We needed this.
Melody nodded, though no one else could see her. Her tense shoulders gradually relaxed, and she let out a long breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding. The tension of recent days seemed to melt away as she absorbed the peaceful atmosphere. She crouched down, tracing her fingers
