My belly flutters every time I leave my homeworld, but this time, it’s worse than ever. As I approach the portal, I almost empty my stomach from nervousness, and the light food suddenly is heavier. I take a deep breath and step into the darkness. As soon as I take the jump, I realize I’ve entered not only darkness but also a light I’ve longed for all my life. It’s only recently that I discovered this longing, but now that I’m finally in the moonlight, it’s glorious. The moon is at its fullest, and every bone in my body longs for what it means. I sigh and take another big breath. The air is warm and humid. I close my eyes, enjoying every sensation bombarding me. My wolf is ready to bolt from Damien, but I keep the rain on her with a promise of a shift later. I open my eyes when he step