Chapter 25

　　Serena 　　Another night had arrived, and I decided to take another stroll, but this time, I went in the opposite direction of the river to avoid any unnecessary encounters with Alexei in case he was there. 　　As I ventured further into the dark forest, a huge bear suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Its fur was matted and patchy, giving it a menacing appearance. 　　However, at that moment, I heard Remus' voice in my mind, carrying both encouragement and a warning. "Stay calm, Serena. You're not alone. Let me take over so I can help you." 　　Without hesitation, I allowed him to, triggering a strange transformation within me. I shifted into the form of a wolf, an experience I never thought I would have. It was a magical and surreal transformation that I couldn't help but fall in love with. 　　As my body morphed, so did my senses and instincts. My platinum-white fur shimmered in the night, and my wolf vision illuminated the bear with an eerie glow. When the bear saw my determination to fight,