Aiden felt the moon's pull, a familiar force she couldn't resist.

"I can't fight it anymore."

she said, her voice shaking slightly. She stepped back, the transformation beginning. dark ginger fur rippling across her skin as she dropped to all fours. She could feel the warmth of the ground beneath her, the world sharpening into vivid detail.

Once transformed, she looked back at Shuvo. her green eyes filled with a mix of fear and yearning.

"I'm sorry you had to see this."

she growled, her voice a deep, rumbling sound.

"But I'm still me."

She took a cautious step forward. wanting to bridge the distance.

"Please understand, I never wanted to hide this from you. You're the only one I trust."