CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE – RETURNING TO THE CITY

As Laura left the council room with Mia, her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. They found themselves walking towards the edge of the compound, where the forest met the cleared land. "It's a lot to process, isn't it?" Mia said softly, breaking the silence. Laura nodded, still struggling to find words. "I just... I can't believe this is my life now. Werewolves, secret missions, mad scientists... it's like I've stepped into a fantasy novel." Mia chuckled. "Trust me, I know the feeling. When I first transformed, I thought I was losing my mind." Laura turned to her friend, curiosity overcoming her shock. "What was it like? The first time you changed?" Mia's eyes grew distant, lost in memory. "Terrifying. Exhilarating. It was like every cell in my body was on fire, but in the best possible way. And then suddenly, the world was... more. I could smell things I'd never smelled before, hear things I'd never heard. It was overwhelming." Laura listened, fascinated. "And how did