Chapter 263

• I watch him closely, wondering if my opinion of the situation is wrong. Could his apology be sincere? Outside of injuries, shifting is supposed to become natural. Only the first and sometimes second shift is supposed to be painful enough that a strong pain medication after they shift back to human is used. After about six months of shifting regularly it may be uncomfortable but should not be overly painful. Yet shifts that occur when both parties don’t agree to the shift are known to be exceptionally painful and he certainly sounds like he’s suffering.
• “Into the woods! That’s an order!”
• I’m shocked again, struggling to comprehend the situation unfolding in front of me. Alpha has removed his shirt and his thumbs are tucked into his waistband as if he’s preparing to shift in response to his own son’s struggle.