Nicole nodded, her gratitude mingling with a sense of relief. "I understand, Alpha. I have no intentions of causing harm to anyone."

The Beta, an imposing figure with a stern countenance, chimed in. "If you truly wish to prove your loyalty to the pack, Charlene, is there anything you can offer? Any skills or talents?"

Nicole's brow furrowed as she searched her mind, still clouded with fragments of memories. "I... I'm sorry, but I can't remember what I used to do or what skills I ...