Chapter 105

As the day turned to dusk, Nicole found a quiet spot in the forest and lay down to sleep. She felt the soft earth beneath her and the cool breeze against her fur. She was at peace, finally able to fully embrace the wolf within her. The forest was a magical place for Nicole. She was in tune with her surroundings, able to sense the movements of animals and the flow of the wind. The smells of the forest were familiar and comforting to her, and the sounds of birds and insects were like music to her ears. She was able to let go of all her troubles and just be in the moment, fully immersed in the beauty of nature. She didn't want to go back to her human form. Liam skidded to a stop, his ears perked at the sound of a powerful howl. He had been wandering in the forest after his interaction with Lilian and had transformed into his wolf form. Something overtook him, and he began to follow the sound of the howl. It was new and intriguing but still felt familiar. As Liam followed the howl, he bega