Bella stood on the edge of the crowd, her heart pounding in her chest as she watched Asher shift for the first time. The sight of him transforming into his wolf, Bolt, took her breath away. His beast was magnificent, majestic and powerful, his black fur gleaming under the light of the full moon. His howl reverberated through the clearing, sending a chill down her spine. The entire pack roared in excitement, their collective cheers filling the air, but Bella felt like she was in her own world, entirely focused on Asher. She could feel the raw power radiating from him, and it stirred something deep within her.
As the pack took off for the traditional run, Bella stayed behind with the crowd that hadn't shifted. Her wolf, Banja, was silent, too weak even to talk, and she could not hide her di
