Chapter 48. Welcome to the Pack

But then, as if nature itself wished to test our bond, she began to shift. Her body transformed before my eyes, and before I could fully comprehend what was happening, she was no longer the goddess-like woman who had enthralled me. She had become a magnificent wolf, her fur glistening under the moonlight.

Without hesitation, she darted off into the forest, a flurry of grace and agility.

“Watch out, Cassidy!” I screamed at her. A grin forming on my lips now.

‘That’s my girl.’ I tried mind-linking her.

‘When did I become your girl?’ she countered, answering my mind-link.

A bark escaped on my lips, laughing. Elliot looked at me happily and patted my back. “It was successful. The ritual…” His delight became more evident. “Wow, I never imagined myself that I could do that!”

I nodded at Elliot. “Thanks, man. I owe you a lot. And I very well know you can do it—” I jerked my chin to Cassidy, “do this.”

I returned my gaze at Cassidy with a mixture of