CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT - TRAINING INTIMACY

They continued with similar exercises throughout the night. Erik had Anna practice partial shifts – changing only her eyes to see in the dark, extending her hearing without transforming fully. Each success built Anna's confidence, making her feel more in tune with her dual nature than ever before. As the night wore on, the initial intensity of their training session gave way to a more relaxed atmosphere. They took a break, sitting side by side on a stone bench overlooking a small pond. The surface of the water reflected the moon like a mirror, creating a magical ambiance. "You're making incredible progress," Erik said softly, his shoulder brushing against Anna's. "How do you feel?" Anna took a moment to consider. "More... balanced, I think. Like the human part of me and the wolf part are working together instead of fighting each other." Erik smiled, the moonlight catching in his eyes. "That's exactly what we're aiming for. It's not about suppressing your wolf side, but embracing it