Chapter 68

The moon cast its silver glow over the Woods, illuminating the figures gathered beneath the trees. Noah's body began to shift, his limbs elongated, and his senses heightened. 

His beta, Lucas, and the guards watched as Noah's transformation took place. His body cracked and contorted, his muscles bulging as he fell to all fours. His skin itched as a thick layer of fur burst forth, covering his body in a sleek black and grey coat. 

His eyes glowed yellow in the dark, and a mighty wolf stood before them, its presence commanding and powerful. The air was filled with the sweet scent of damp earth and the sound of leaves rustling in the wind as if nature itself was acknowledging the arrival of the pack's alpha. Lucas and the guards bowed their heads, their eyes shining with respect and loyalty. 

"Alpha," they whispered in unison, their voices barely audible over the sound of the wind.

They started shifting too and the race began, Noah was running faster tha