As I heard Jane’s cry for help, a surge of primal energy coursed through my veins. My heart raced in sync with the urgency of the moment, and an overwhelming need to protect Mira consumed me. Without a second thought, I sprinted toward the door, my instincts pushing me forward.

Every muscle in my body quivered with anticipation as I burst through the entrance, my transformation into a wolf was imminent. But as I leaped onto the sidewalk, I didn’t find Mira under ...