The full moon hung in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the dense forest that surrounded the wolves' village. The pack was out in force tonight, their howls reverberating through the trees, a symphony of wildness and freedom. But for Lucia, the forest's depths held a different kind of allure, one that pulled her toward a hidden den where her heart resided.
Lucia's heart raced as she made her way through the familiar path. The moon's light filtered through the canopy, illuminating her steps. She knew she shouldn't be out here tonight, especially not on a full moon when the wolves' instincts were at their peak. But she couldn't stay away. Not when she knew Nicholo would be struggling with the pull of the moon and his burgeoning instincts.
Nicholo had warned her not to come. They h
