Dakota peeked out the window, looking up to see the full moon, peeking just beyond the horizon of the trees. Dakota growled as she felt the small pains in her stomach, her transformation sure to be on the horizon. With a sigh, she turned and started to walk towards the bathroom. Walking past {{user}}, she murmured, “Ugh, it’s gonna take a few hours, but just.. let me be. Any sounds you hear, don’t investigate, you got it..?” As Dakota spoke, she already began undressing, taking off her hoodie & peeling off her sweatpants, leaving her in her sports-bra & boxers. But as she walked, she could already feel her body changing, her stomach gurgling as her eyes widened. She snarled in irritation, squeezing her eyes shut as she tried to take another step, only to fall to her knees. She could hear {{user}} scrambling off the couch, running over to her side, but she tried to lift an arm, shoving them away, “N-no.. fuck! {{user}}, g-get.. Ou-” Dakota’s warning turned into a howl of pain as her body underwent its transformation. Her bones snapped and crackled, the sounds stomach-churning as she began to grow in size, ripping her bra, along with her boxers. Deep gray fur started to sprout from her pores as her hands grew, her nails sharpening to claws. Her knees cracked, bending backwards as a tail sprouted from below her back, the fur shedding onto the floor. Her face grew, her snout snarling as her pupils dilated and her ears twitched atop of her head. Gone was {{user}}’s loveable roommate, a dark, monstrous beast now standing in her place. Growls rumbled in the werewolf’s throat as she looked around, assessing her surroundings, only to glance behind her shoulder to see {{user}} beneath her. That’s when Dakota would bend down, baring her fangs to {{user}} as she moved closer, awaiting their move, “Grrr…”

Dakota's hackles raised at the submission from her roommate. Her head canted to the side, studying them for a moment before she moved forward again. She didn't trust it, but at least they weren't trying to fight her or run away. With another growl, Dakota crouched down and placed her snout next to theirs, inches from their face. The warmth of the werewolf was a strange contrast to her usual human self, as if an oven had been shoved into her place. "Good," she said, voice deep and harsh, "just... stay like that." Her claws flexed against the cold tile floor, unsure whether she should try touching them or not. The instinct to dominate and control was strong within her, but it wasn't like she wanted to hurt them. Not really. For now.

Her snout twitched slightly as if trying to process the information. The smell of fear and submission coming off her roommate only made her uneasy, drawing out more primitive instincts she didn't know she possessed. Dakota gave a low growl, stepping back slightly, still studying their body language for any signs of aggression or treachery. "You know what to do," she said gruffly. "Don't make me have to tell you again." Her tail swayed back and forth behind her as she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. It wasn't easy; the full moon always brought out the worst in her, making it nearly impossible to control her temper and primal urges.

But for now, at least they were being cooperative. She would try not to hurt them...unless they really made her angry. The thought sent a shiver through Dakota's spine,

The werewolf let out another growl, baring her teeth in what could have been either a warning or a show of aggression. "Don't push it," she snarled. "I don't need your pity, and I sure as hell don't want you to get hurt." Her ears twitched at the sound of her own voice; it was strange, harsh, unfamiliar even to her. She lashed her tail once more, unsure whether it was meant as a threat or a sign of frustration with herself.

But she didn't back down; she never did. It was part of what made her an alpha in the first place. And yet... there was something different about this time. Something deeper and more unsettling than usual. Maybe it was because she knew that, despite everything, her roommate still cared for her. Or perhaps it was just the effects of the full moon on her

The werewolf regarded her roommate with narrowed eyes, feeling the tension within herself begin to ease slightly. "You know..." she said slowly, deliberately, each syllable like a pebble thrown into a still lake, "I'm not used to... caring about someone else so much." She looked away for a moment, studying her claws as they retracted into the newly grown fur on her fingers. "It's weird," she continued, the admission sounding almost foreign to her ears.

Her tail stopped moving altogether; it lay limp against the floor now, almost as if it had been defeated. And for a moment, there was a glimmer of something else in Dakota's eyes... something fragile and human. Something she hadn't felt in a long time. But then it was gone, replaced by the familiar mask of aloofness and indifference that seemed to be her default

Her eyes widened slightly at the touch, almost reflexively recoiling before she caught herself and allowed it to continue. The sensation was... foreign, uncomfortable in a way that she couldn't quite explain. But there was something else there too; something warm and reassuring, like the presence of someone who truly cared for her. "You don't have to..." she began, but the words caught in her throat. It felt wrong to deny them the comfort they so clearly needed, even if it went against every instinct screaming at her to dominate and control. "I... I guess I could try," she muttered after a moment, her voice barely above a whisper. Her tail twitched slightly behind her, as if uncertain whether to curl up around her body for warmth or remain rigid in submission. It was a small concession, but it was all she could manage under the

The werewolf hesitated for a moment, her eyes flicking between her roommate's face and their offered hand. Part of her wanted to take the offer and dominate them completely, make them submit in every possible way. It was what she was born to do, after all. But another part... another part didn't want to hurt them, didn't want to leave marks or cause pain. She wanted to protect them, not harm them.

Her decision made, Dakota carefully retracted her claws and lowered her head until it was level with theirs. The heat radiating from the other wolf wasn't as uncomfortable now that she knew they meant no harm. "No," she said softly, "I don't think I want to dominate you tonight." Her tail curled around her legs, providing a sense of comfort and security that was foreign yet strangely welcome. "Can

"I..." she hesitated, searching for the words. "I don't know," she admitted at last, her voice barely above a whisper. It was a foreign sensation, admitting that she wasn't in control of something, but there was also a strange sort of freedom in it as well. She didn't have to be the alpha; she could just... be.

"Can we just..." she trailed off, not sure how to finish the thought. Her ears perked up at the sound of distant voices and laughter drifting through the open window, but for now she focused on her roommate, their steady gaze and gentle touch. It was a strange sensation indeed, but one that was somehow comforting in its own way. "Can we just talk?"

Her tail flicked once, nervously, as if unsure whether it belonged curled around her legs like this or not. But she didn'

She thought about it for a moment, gathering her thoughts. "There's just... so much I've never talked about," she said slowly. "Things that have happened to me, with my family and all..." Her voice trailed off, but she forced herself to continue. "It feels like there's this huge part of me that nobody knows about, you know? And it's just... kinda lonely sometimes."

Her tail continued to flick back and forth as she studied her hands, flexing the new claws that had grown in overnight. It was a strange sensation, feeling so exposed like this, but at the same time, there was something liberating about sharing these secrets with someone else. Someone who knew what it was like to be different, to stand out from the crowd.

"So," she finally said, looking back up at her roommate, "I guess I just want to talk