The celebration lingered in the air, but as the evening drew to a close, Avery felt a yearning for freedom, a desire to feel the earth beneath her paws and the wind in her fur. Her mates sensed it too, the primal call of their wolves itching to break free. They exchanged a knowing look, their bond now stronger than ever after the day's ceremony.

Avery stood up, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "How about we end this perfect day with a run in our wolf forms?" she suggested, her voice ...