The moon hung low, casting silver light through the thick trees of the forest. Alex Gold paced restlessly, his olive mohawk bristling with anticipation. The scent of pine mixed with something primal lingered in the air, making his gray eyes squint against the brightness of the night. He clenched his fists, feeling the familiar stirrings of his wolf within.
"Tonight, I embrace what I am," he whispered, a fierce determination igniting in his chest.