The training field buzzed with activity, warriors sparring and strategizing under Alec's watchful eye. Daisy approached hesitantly, the Moon's Tear pulsing faintly against her chest. Its warmth was calming, and for the first time, she felt centered in her own body. The usual itching, discomfort, and sensory overload she experienced around other shifters were less pronounced. Instead, the energy of the pack that once suffocated her now felt more manageable, allowing her to breathe easier.
Christian walked beside her, his tall frame moving with predator-like grace. "You're not scratching at your skin as much," he observed, his voice low and teasing.
Daisy glanced at him, her lips curving in a wry smile. "You noticed, eh?"
"It's the Moon's Tear," Christian said, his gaze flicking to the cr
