Selene arrived with her usual quiet grace, her presence commanding but unthreatening as she entered the pack's territory. Wolves paused their tasks to watch her pass, a mix of respect and apprehension in their eyes. Aurora stood waiting near the central clearing, Elyra

hiding behind her legs.

"She's shy," Aurora said by way of greeting, gently stroking Elyra's hair.

"She's observant," Selene corrected with a small smile. "A good trait for what she'll need to learn."

Selene knelt, meeting Elyra's hesitant gaze. "Hello, little one. Your mother tells me you're quite special." Elyra peeked out further, curiosity sparking in her silver eyes. "You know about the shiny?"

Selene chuckled softly. "I do. And I can help you with it, if you'd like."

Elyra glanced up at Aurora for reassurance, and after a nod from her mother, she stepped forward. "Okay."

Selene began their lessons in a quiet glade, the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves casting shifting patterns on the ground. She started with simple exercises, encouraging Elyra to focus on her breathing and visualize the energy as a gentle stream rather than a raging river.

Elyra's first attempts were clumsy. A pulse of light burst forth, startling a nearby bird into flight. Selene gently guided her to try again, her calm demeanor unshaken.noveldrama

"It's not working!" Elyra said after a particularly wild surge, her voice rising in frustration.

"Patience," Selene replied. "The bond doesn't obey force; it responds to harmony."

Elyra frowned, crossing her arms. "But I want it to work now!"

Selene exchanged a concerned glance with Aurora, who stood watching from the edge of the clearing. "Her bond is... unique," Selene said later, after dismissing Elyra for the day. "She feels everything deeply-her emotions, the energy, the world around her. That's both her strength and her challenge."

Aurora sighed. "I've seen it. She struggles to let go when something doesn't go her way. It's like the Pact itself feeds her frustration."

"Then we must tread carefully," Selene said. "Her connection is fragile, and forcing her too hard could make things worse."

The day's tension came to a head that evening when Elyra failed to complete a simple exercise. Her tantrum was explosive, a burst of light sending leaves swirling into the air.

"I can't do it!" Elyra screamed, tears streaming down her face.

Aurora rushed to her, holding her trembling daughter tightly as Selene looked on, her expression somber.

"We'll try again tomorrow," Aurora whispered, stroking Elyra's hair. But deep inside, she shared Selene's unspoken worry: Elyra's power, though incredible, was a storm waiting to break.