"Nikolai POV"
*Few days before transforming*
Nikolai stood beneath the canopy of stars, his thoughts swirling with doubt and uncertainty. The decision that lay before him weighed heavily on his mind, casting a shadow over his normally steadfast resolve. He had never imagined himself going through the transformation, becoming Arwan, his wolf form. It was the most intimate experience one could share with another person, a moment of vulnerability and exposure that went beyond mere physicality. He had always been hesitant to embrace that side of himself, to bare his soul naked before another, to trust them with every fiber of his being. Even before he had decided to let Isabella see Arwan, he had his doubts. Despite the undeniable bond between them, despite the love that had blossomed betwee
