fixed firmly on Arthur. He studied her for a m

to face the Evergreen Clan-and if we're going to w

r at his agreement. But the uncertai

nd through his hair. "There's so

ho

werful one. She's helped the Woodland Territo

from a witch was unsettling, but the order in Arth

s a dangerous journey, but we don't have a choice. If we want to

d hard. "When

into a small, reassur

-

h endlessly, its towering trees blocking out much of the sunlight. Arthur led

reaking the silence. "Why would a w

She's not like the stories you've heard. She doesn't take

ctly reassure me,

me. If anyone can help you ha

y ventured deeper. The air grew colder, and the silence became opp

stone cottage stood. Smoke curled from the chimney,

door, the sound echo

striking silver hair and piercing violet eyes. She wore a sim

her voice smooth and command

eplied with a nod.

lips curved into a knowing smile. "So, th

t her words but

ing for them to enter. "Come

rs of herbs, vials of glowing liquids, and ancient tomes. Eleanor mo

aid, her eyes fixed on Emily. "But

sk her unease. "Arthur said you

t won't be easy. Your abilities are unlike anything I've

t ask for them. I don't

ombination of wolf, lycan, and vampire. Your powers are a gift, but they'r

tch's words, but she forced herse

the shelves. "We'll start with the basics-understanding your abili

is expression serious. "

n her. Magic and power don't adhere to schedul

ugh his jaw tighte

ring liquid in front of her. "Drink this. It will help you c

ed, eyeing th

assured her. "But i

vial and drank. The liquid was cold and

-memories, fears, and emotions she couldn't name. She saw herself as a child, alone and crying, her pack's

e edge of the table as the

d sharply. "Don't fi

through the chaos. Slowly, the images began to fade

aintly. "Good. T

-

her fears and embrace the power within her. Arthur stayed

one evening as they sat by

le. "I feel like I'm barel

er than you realiz

ve. "You've made progress, but there's still much to d

rdening in her chest. "Then we

into a faint smile.

steady. "Thank you, El

don't get yourselves killed. The world ne

e, a flicker of gratitude

ad. "Good luck, Emily F

Emily felt a newfound strength