The Wolf's kiss

ed through the trees, barely audi

wolves howling in the distance, and the sound of the horse's hooves thudding behind her. She didn't know how much longer s

ut thinking, Sarah dove into the darkness, scrabbling to get as far back as she could. She could hear the hoov

ouldn't see the horse in the darkness, but she could hear its heavy breathing and the clink

es. When the light faded, she could see the silhouette of a man standing in front of her

Sarah asked, he

his sword illuminated his face. It was the sam

his voice deep and calm. "A

n plunged into darkness. Sarah could feel her heart pounding

said, his voice echoing in the

you?" Sarah asked,

harming you," Liam replied. "And

anger was dangerous, especially one who was a werewolf. But on the other hand, he ha

, she spoke again. "What do

aid. "I know that you have the power to do it,

kind of power he was talking about. She w

rest?" she asked, her voice trembling with uncerta

rah," he said. "You are a descendant of the great s

, her brow furrowed in c

ed. "She had the ability to control the forces of nature, and she used her powers to protect t

h asked, still skeptical. "That doesn't make

his voice firm and confident. "You jus

s as if something was awakening, something that had been lying dormant for a very long time. I

he said, her voice wavering. "I don't know

t I can help you to discover your true potential. I can

r part of her was curious. She had always felt different from the other villagers, and no

her voice trembling. "I'

calm and reassuring. "You just

d, taking a deep

emotions. Your power is tied to your emotions, and if you can't

owed. "What do yo

hey're out of control, they can be dangerous. But if you learn to ride the wave, you can use

made sense, in a strange sort of way. "So

ed to pay attention to how you're feeling and why you're feeling that

is, but one of the simplest is to focus on your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths and pay attention

ted. She could feel the tension starting to

where you can let go of your worries and stress. It can be a real place or an

o go to play. She could remember the feeling of the warm sun on her face and the smell of th

in your hands. As you breathe in, imagine the ball growing brighter and warmer. As you breathe out, imagin

d feel herself relaxing. She could feel the tension and worry draini

yes," Liam said.

amazing," she said. "I feel so calm and pe

anage your emotions and channel them in a positive way. With practi

She had never realized that something as simp

, we can move on to the next step," Liam said. "

ure a bright light growing inside of you. It's warm and powerful, and it's filling y

feel it spreading through her body, filling her with energy and con

hat feel?"

Sarah said. "Like n

you've been struggling with. It could be a physical challenge, an emotional challe

thing that had been weighing on her mind. It was somethi

aid. "It's something that'

d anxiety overwhelm you, imagine that the light inside you is transforming that fear into strength. Imagine yours

er heart pounding, but this time she felt strong and prepared. She pictured her

hat feel?"

Sarah said. "I feel like

p you face any challenge that comes your way. And now that you've learned to manag

next step?"

ntuition is a powerful tool that can guide you through any situa

u breathe, focus on your senses. Start with yo

smell the fresh air outside," she said. "And the

ch. Notice the feeling of the air on your skin. No

l the light breeze on her face and the soft fabric of her clothing. She could f

ense of hearing," Liam said.

ling of the leaves in the trees, the sound of the

e of taste," Liam said. "What flavors

n taste the sweetness of the air, and the subtle flavors of th

about before. But this time, imagine yourself facing it with your emotions under c

e pictured herself standing tall, ready to take on whatever came

m said. "You are a powerful being, with the strength to overcome any

ulders. She felt lighter and more free than she had

ysterious man from the forest, the one who had started this journey. But some

man said. "I've be

felt a wave of fear wash over her. She didn't know what to do.