Selene's POV

"Hold on. I have a question for you" Carmen said, her gaze lingering on me. "I've been wondering, can you shift into a complete wolf?"

I froze immediately, caught off guard by the question. Don't tell me she knew.

Words got stuck in my throat, even when I could see the impatience etched in her face.

"What's wrong?" Carmen questioned, her voice sharp. "Why aren't you saying anything? It's a simple question, Selene."

"I..." My words trailed off, then I looked away, pain seeping through my veins.

"Ugh... Are you kidding me?!" Carmen exclaimed in shock. "You mean you can't shift?"

I frowned. "Why do you care?" I...