The evening air was cool against my skin as I sat on the porch, wrapped in one of Alec’s oversized hoodies. The material draped over my knees, its warmth comforting, carrying his scent. The forest is alive with the sounds of night — crickets chirping, leaves rustling, and the distant howl of a lone wolf.
The cold air cooled my burning skin, giving me reprieve even if it was just for a moment. I breathe in, letting the deep breath ground me. The worst of my heat had passed, and now I just felt a dull, aching pain.
I was tired of staying indoors; the pain wasn’t so bad so I thought I would come out here and just sit and relax. Feel the world around me and remind myself that I am alive. That the pain caused by the moon heat hadn't killed me.
Now that I have gone through the moon heat, I fe
