Neve sat in the middle of the main cave, explaining to everyone what had happened.
Everyone except Cael was gathered around, listening intently.
"The system forced me to do that," Neve said, his voice quiet but firm. "It kept increasing my pheromone levels without stopping. It gave me no choice. It was either let it reach 100% and go into full heat, or find someone to help me control it."
Ryker frowned, confusion clear on his face.
"I thought the system was good," Ryker said. "Why would it force you to do something like that?"
Neve shrugged, still trying to understand it himself.
"Maybe it wants me to get used to this world and this body," Neve answered, beating his chest gently. His hand pressed against his skin, reminding himself of the changes happening to him. "Maybe the system thinks I need to accept what I am now instead of fighting it."
Sorin nodded slowly, understanding the logic even if he did not like it.
