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he cabin had evolved into our haven, a tiny bubble of calm amid a dangerous world. Still, today an unco

ny indication of conflict across the forest. Though it did not help me to relax, I valued his alertness. Th

from her bowl of porridge, Mia

ing you need to worry about, swe

l outside before she could inquire further. Finn arri

ched for Evan and Nora by

remarked, his voice taut with urgency. "

eeling far more . The distant noises of war started to reach our ears as we trave

could really use your assistance. Attack is directed on Silver Hollow. Victor

revealed suffering and resolve, which let me realize we couldn't turn away from

the triplets, "they will be safe

g children stayed close to me with their tiny hands tightly clutching mine. The degree of the damage be

nd a terrible darkness that appeared to sap the strength from everything it came into touc

a better view point. "We should organize our work togethe

y had always been exceptional, their special talents cause b

have to help defend our house. Make sensible use of y

unity and purpose as we proceeded to join the battle. Togethe

ction evidence of his leadership and fortitude. Finn battled close by, a swirl of force and

But somewhere inside me woke up as the fight waged on. a great, ancient forc

red to gather around me, giving me hitherto unknown strength. Rising my hands to t

vitality. The moonlight enhanced the children's powers, therefore making them much more str

h evil power, and he sent a flood of shadows squarely toward us. But the

e moon filling my voice. "Silver Hollow is under pr

hands clasped in unison, as they prepared another strike. They released a surge of f

is fighters drove the renegade werewolves back with Victor briefly dis

started to rise. Though pummeled and bruised, the town prevailed. Exha

dded, "we couldn't have done thi

pride flood in my heart. We are stronger to

umph. Victor would come back, and his blackness would not be readily

of war had healed Marcus's formerly damaged relationship wit

d itself together. And we would defend Si

prepared for whatever lies ahead using lov