“We should head back,” Frederik said, his voice low.
Melody nodded as she stepped back from the water’s edge.
“Give me a moment,” she replied, her voice carrying a hint of anticipation. Frederik nodded in understanding and turned to walk away, his broad shoulders disappearing into the forest’s shadows.
Once she was sure he was out of sight, Melody took a deep breath, feeling the familiar tingle of her wolf rising within her. She allowed the shift to take over, her body transforming gracefully into wolf form. Serenity, her inner wolf, emerged with a sleek coat of light grey fur that seemed to shimmer under the moonlight. Melody shook herself, adjusting to the heightened senses and the new perspective of the world.
With a burst of energy, she took off running, her paws barely making a s
