The Luna’s Choice

Chapter 251: Ayla

We talked Alpha Anthony and Luna Aniya into taking our experiment to the woods. I thought being outside in the trees would help the process. Besides, if it did work, she would want to go for a run first thing. They both would.

It was a dark night. The full moon was still almost two weeks away, so the moon only offered a sliver of light in the sky. However, that worked out nicely for what we needed. It was better to keep this between us for now.

Theo led us to a clearing not far from the packhouse property. There were a few small solar lights along the edge, indicating the area was often used for similar purposes to ours. Pack members would meet here to shift for late-night runs. Although, based on the over-growth, I didn’ t think this one had been utilized in a while.

“Okay,” I said as we found a spot. “Are you sure you want to do this?” I asked Aniya. “The first shift is painful. If this does work, I have no idea if the command will make that pain worse.

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“I’m sure,” she said eagerly. “I understand. It’s a risk I’m willing to take.”

Sister Mona stepped toward Luna Aniya with outstretched arms. “Before you proceed, may I see something?”

Aniya nodded.

Mona took Aniya’s face in her hands, closing her eye and resting her forehead against the Luna’s. They held that pose for a few moments before Sister Mona pulled away.

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“Your wolf is there,” she said softly. “She got a little lost, but she’s ready to come out. Have faith.”

“Thank you, Sister,” Luna Aniya said.

Sister Mona stepped back and Theo turned around as Luna Aniya started to strip down. There was a determination and a hope radiating off of her. I prayed that this would work. I wanted to do this for her, but I was weary of any possible damage I could inadvertently cause.

“I’m ready,” Luna Aniya said with a nod toward me.

I took a few deep breaths. I looked her in the eye as I searched inside for that power I had touched just a few hours ago. It was harder to reach this time. It didn’t feel as right as it had before. But I promised I would try. I could see in her eyes how much Luna Aniya wanted this. I adopted that determination as my own and made the command.

“Shift.”

The night fell quiet and everything stood still for a fleeting moment. Aniya fell to her knees with a grunt.

“It’s working,” she said breathlessly. “But it’s not enough.”

I took two steps toward her. “Shift,” I commanded more forcefully.

She cried out as the sound of her bones snapping out of place filled my ears. Fur started to erupt from her skin, but the process rippled over her, not truly progressing.

“Again,” she gritted out.

One step closer and I was less than a foot from her. I pulled at my core, tapping into the strength that had gotten me through so much.

“SHIFT.”

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The change burst from Aniya, happening faster than I had ever seen a first-time shift. I barely registered Theo’s arms pulling me out of the way as Aniya’s yell transformed into a roaring growl. A tawny brown wolf now stood on the spot, panting heavily before collapsing to the ground. Theo and I stood nervously waiting. A grey wolf, I assumed was Anthony, jogged over to her side and nuzzled her.

She was faced away from us but my eyes were fixed on the rise and fall of the animal’s chest. The movement began to slow and I begged for it to be a good sign. Anthony’s wolf began to nudge her more strongly, urging her to stand up. I gripped Theo’s hand and released a long heavy breath as Aniya’s wolf lifted her head.

She soon recovered from the ordeal and was on her feet. Anthony’s wolf was nipping and licking at her so much she could barely move. She tested her legs, stretching out as she got used to the feel of the body she now had.

I was smiling from ear to ear and a tear ran down my cheek.

I had done that.

I had given this to them.

I never would have thought I could do something so… monumental for another one of our kind.

Theo kissed my temple. “Come on,” he said softly. “Let’s give them some privacy.”

I nodded, finding a way to tear my eyes away from such an amazing sight. As we crossed the packhouse yard, I could feel Theo’s pride in me radiating through our bond. It only made the experience that much more exhilarating.

“That was incredible,” I said. “Being able to help them like that.”

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“You know, young Alpha,” Sister Mona said, “you can do that, too.” Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“Me?” Theo scoffed. “No, my command isn’t nearly as strong as Ayla’

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Sister Mona shrugged. “Perhaps not at the moment,” she stated. “But it will be. Although, it’s more likely you just haven’t tapped into that part of yourself yet. You’ve been trained to hone your power over others. You set barriers for yourself you never realized you could cross. It’s easier for Ayla because she is so new to the ability.”

Theo thought about her words.

“Do you have any idea what else we could do to help?” I asked.

Sister Mona paused with a look as if we should have already figured out the answer.

“MY dear, you can fix everything.”