Chapter 7: CAUGHT BETWEEN FATE AND FREEDOM

Edeline I closed my eyes, letting the gentle breeze wrap around me. It was a calming embrace from nature, a quiet moment of peace. I pictured his face in my mind, every detail vivid. Even from a young age, there’d always been this connection between us, a bond I couldn’t ignore. The conversation I’d just had with Percival left me feeling overwhelmed. My mind was a whirlwind of questions, and the weight of my own destiny felt almost too heavy to bear. With that in mind, I figured it was time for my second shift ever. My wolf was getting pretty antsy in the back of my mind, just dying to let loose all that built-up energy. When I saw Tatiana and heard her harsh words, it really got to me. She couldn't get enough of hunting down that pregnant she-wolf and getting back at us, just like before. But I wasn't going to let that happen. It was challenging, but I managed to control my wolf and give her some space to let loose and relax. Percival’s words, though, offered a sliver of hope. “I won