CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY NINE – A NEW LUNA

As the pack dispersed to begin preparations, Logan approached Laura. "We need to start your training immediately," he said. "You have the power now, but you need to learn how to control it." Laura nodded, determination setting in. "I'm ready. Whatever it takes to keep the pack safe." Logan's eyes softened for a moment, a mix of pride and concern crossing his face. "Good. We'll start at dawn. Get some rest, Laura. You're going to need it." As the first rays of sunlight crept over the horizon, Laura found herself in a secluded clearing deep within the pack's territory. Logan stood before her, his posture relaxed but alert. "The first thing you need to understand," he began, "is that your wolf isn't separate from you. It's a part of you, an extension of your will and instincts." Laura closed her eyes, focusing on the new sensations coursing through her body. She could feel a wild energy thrumming just beneath her skin, eager to be released. "Now," Logan's voice was soft but commandi