We walked out of the cave holding hands. Nocturnal animals like owls were starting to wake up. I felt nervous and excited. I was afraid of the pain, but I knew it was necessary for the first transformation. I have read a lot about it. For example, I knew that all my bones without exception would break one by one in order to rebuild themselves in my lupine form. I also knew that my muscles would tear and sew themselves back together, that my skin would give way to my fur and that my nose and chin would lengthen to form my muzzle.
Keven took me to the clearing so that my entire body would be bathed in the moon's rays.
Keven: Breathe gently, my love, and close your eyes, you will have pain, it is inevitable, but do not fight it. I promise you, my darling, that this is the one and only time
