Lost in a forest with no memory of her past, Novalee is unsure of what comes next. She encounters a mystical walking tree that offers her a chance to become a spirit guardian. In accepting, her battered body transforms into an unblemished golden wolf, marking the start of her new life.
As Novalee embraces her new role, she uncovers the hidden layers of the world around her while facing challenges from both the spirits she serves and the people she loves. Relationships evolve in unexpected ways—friends change, secrets unfold, and Novalee struggles to protect those she cares about while discovering the truth about herself.
Chapter 3 Synopsis (Reader-Focused):
Novalee enjoys a rare moment of calm after a storm—but her peace is short-lived when she encounters a strange potential rival. As she reflects on her role as a guardian, she begins to notice unsettling behaviors in the animals she protects. Their actions seem unnatural, almost as if something is wrong. When the day grows darker far earlier than expected, Novalee’s instincts lead her down a path that raises more questions than answers. What is behind these strange occurrences?