Laura's POV:
Becoming a werewolf was agonizingly painful, but every bit of it was worth it.
At long last, I wielded the strength to protect myself, to stand up against those who had bullied me.
I saw everyone's eyes widen in disbelief, their jaws dropping, especially Bella's.
She was completely stunned, frozen in place, even forgetting to continue her attack on me.
"Hey, I'm your wolf. My name is Aria," a soft voice echoed in my mind.
"Aria, hello! I'm so glad you showed up in time," I replied. My voice quivered.
I had been waiting for this day for so long.
Even now, with Aria by my side, it still felt surreal.
"Stay sharp, Laura. We need to defeat the one standing in front of us!" Aria reminded me.
I snapped back to reality and saw Bella across from me, ready to strike, her crim
