Sofia was sharp enough to piece things together. “So, I probably did too,” she deduced. “We think so,” Kane replied gently. “It seems like you went through your first transformation. That’s why you can’t remember how you got here. The first shift is traumatic enough, that most wolves forget what happens right after.” “I turned into a wolf,” Sofia said slowly, trying to grasp the idea. “I transformed. That’s why I was naked—because clothes don’t survive the change.” “Exactly,” Doc said. “It’s also why you feel so drained. The first transformation uses up a lot of energy—it’s a huge change for your body.” Sofia went quiet for a while, processing this new reality. I could see her mind working through the implications, trying to accept or reject different parts of it. “Okay,” she finally

