It had been nine hours since the start of the transformation. Angel looked relatively peaceful, lying on the bed. Deacon was still hesitant to leave her for long. While Deacon stayed by Angel's side, Rose maintained the home and pets. Luna, Star, and Swoop only left her side when they had to.
Angel lay on the bed; her skin was growing pale. She had yet to stir in her slumber. Deacon didn't want to worry, but he couldn't help himself. The council had assured him that the SHINE was mostly out of her system, which would cause the transformation to be a long process. He had no clue how other men handled their beloveds going through the change. He was on edge, waiting for any sign that she would be awakening soon.
Swoop and Star lay on either side of Angel while Luna stayed at her feet. The
