SELENE
Today was the day, the first Lunar Trial. A Control Trial under the full moon. I stood in front of the mirror in my dorm room and looked at my reflection.
My hands felt cold. I did not know if I was strong enough to handle this, but I had no choice. I had to do it anyway. I could not afford to look weak in front of everyone, especially not in front of Calder and Elara.
I changed into the simple black training clothes the academy had given us. The fabric felt smooth against my skin. I tied my hair back into a tight ponytail and took a deep breath. My wolf felt restless inside me, like she knew something important was coming.
When I stepped out of the dorm, the night air felt cool and fresh. The moon hung big and bright in the sky, casting silver light over the academy grounds. S
