Stella murmured under her breath, "Here we go again," her voice barely audible.

Her father, Elder Remus, shot her a sharp look, his expression a mixture of impatience and expectation. "Just accept your fate," he whispered, his words a low, urgent plea.

Stella remained silent, her thoughts a turbulent sea. She turned her attention to Alpha Raven, a flicker of defiance in her eyes.

He smiled, a gesture of reassurance. "There is an upcoming full moon within this month," Alpha Raven ...