"Not...really," Jake said, shaking his heads even though they didn't hurt at all. "If it does, it's really quick because soon enough, I'm a werewolf and preoccupied with other things. First time it happened, it hurt like a bloody bitch."

He can remember how his hands had turned into claws, how he felt like bones were breaking and ligaments were tearing while his body adjusted to its new form. He hadn't cried but it had been the worst pain he'd ever felt.

"It's just -- " Jake frowned and chewed on his lower lip. "I know I shouldn't be turning into that so it feels more strange and wrong than anything. After that, I kind of have a one track mind."