#Chapter 124: Shrouded in Mystery

The professor's intense gaze remained fixed on me as if trying to fathom the depths of my experience. I wondered if he had a wolf himself. Was there any part of my history he could relate to? He leaned forward slightly, his voice soft but probing, "Shana, how do you feel after the shift?" I hesitated, unsure of how to put into words all the profound changes I had felt and endured. My gaze shifted to Lucas, seeking his encouragement. His hand immediately found mine, his fingers intertwining with mine in a comforting gesture that reminded me he didn't view me as a monster. He squeezed my hand as if urging me to speak. "I... I feel different," I finally admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's hard to explain. There's a strength, a power that surges through me. But it's also a frightening feeling... like I've tapped into something I can't fully control." Lucas nodded in support. "When Shana shifted, I tried to help her gain some kind of control,