egs, but they felt heavy. She couldn't figure out where she was, or even who she was. Struggling to remember, her mind was foggy, and she felt extremely thirsty a

ndle flickering at the far end. She lay on a tattered mat, so old it could almost be mistaken for the cold gro

th curious eyes. Startled when she finally saw her, Ava didn't panic. She remembered her tra

hout another word, returning soon with a jug of water and a cup. She poured some water into the cup and brought it to Ava's lips. It was only then that Ava realized she hadn't spoken since waking up. Gratef

r hair, neatly locked into a bun, framed her face, which was etched with lines and wr

e tell me where

e teeth. "You just woke up, and you're alr

deciding on a name.

his runs. You're very fortunate to be here. Looking at you, I can see why Kaden would

's bluntness still caught her off guard. Her face and voice didn't match the b

anners. My name is Rose, but you can call me Auntie Rose. Time will tell if you change

more. "Thank you, Rose, for your hospitalit

In-Between. It's named so because it lies between realms-the dragon realm, the werewolf realm, th

conflicts like trespassing. When Ava left her home through the left border, she had expected to find herself in a faraway pack, not in a different realm. Now that she thought about it, leaving through the

ch places located near the borders of different realms, and this must be the one closest to her own. But why wasn't it documented? They had only heard stories, none of which had ever

't a wolf. What creature was she? Be

wondering,

rprised. You asked, and I answered. I can hear when people's thoughts involve me, and rig

she hadn't heard her wolf, V

was thin and weaker than it was supposed to be. Her wolf was her better half and a part of her. She wasn't yet sure if she could give up on it. A werewolf without their wolf wa