4.

"Alright, everyone! It's time!" My mother announced.

"The first time our new wolves shift. Men you will go to the northern gardens. Ladies, we're going to the southern gardens." I watched as Liam walked through the front doors with Alpha Cain, the king, and the other high-ranking men.

"Come on, weirdo." Summer grabbed my hand, dragging me to the patio doors that led out to our flower garden.

The moon flowers that covered the garden were in full bloom as we took our place, hand in hand. In the center of the circle of high-ranking women, including the Luna. Our mother approached us, a wary smile on her face.

"Alright, girls. It's time. The moon is almost at its highest point. Artesia is looking down upon you both. The first shift hurts, so don't be worried about that. It's just your body adjusting to the change. I love you both and I am so proud of you!"

"Thanks, mom," I said quietly, hugging her.

"Love you, mom." Summer joined the

hug. Summer looked around the room and smiled, waving at Richard.

"I want to say bye real quick."

"We're coming right back," I laughed.

"I know. But I'll be coming back a woman," she giggled. I watched as she skipped across the room and right into Richard's arms. He spun her around kissing her deeply.

Summer whispered something in his ear and a grin spread across his face. She hurried back to my side as we walked to the center of the circle of ladies. I reached out for my sister's hands and grasped them tightly.

"Together?" I asked.

"Always," she replied.

A tingling sensation started in my toes and the tips of my fingers quickly spreading through my entire body.

I watched as Summer grew long, golden hair all over her body. Her face contorted as her nose vanished and a snout replaced it. Her fangs glistened in the moonlight as her grasp on me loosened. I glanced down and saw that our hands were replaced with paws.

An intense burn came from deep within. I thought my body was going to erupt into flames. The pain came from my bones as I heard a sickening crunch and crack, forcing me to my knees. I let out a scream as the moon shone brighter and brighter.

The light enveloped me to the point I saw nothing else. Just as suddenly as the pain started, it stopped. I wasn't in the circle anymore though. I wasn't even on my family's grounds. It was emptiness. A complete void.