The hallways of the high school were buzzing with excitement, the familiar hum of laughter and chatter echoing off the faded lockers. It was just another school day—or at least, it should have been. But for Opal, everything felt different.
They had shifted. They had powers. And she was the Alpha.
Opal walked down the corridor, trying to keep her head high, her steps steady, even though her heart was pounding. She could feel the curious stares, hear the whispered rumors following her. Normally, turning eighteen and shifting for the first time was a huge deal. The entire school would be congratulating them, asking about their wolves, eager to hear about the transformation.
But no one knew about the powers. No one knew she was the Alpha. And no one could know.
"Opal!" A voice called out, and she turned to see Tessa and Chloe rushing over, their faces glowing with excitement.
