. Ethan's grip tightened on the door, his protective instincts flaring

ently, guiding the woman into t

ch her breath before speaking. "My name is Clara. My sister, Emma, and I were part of a small, peaceful pack

of losing family to Lucas's tyranny. "We'll help you," she said

lso a flicker of doubt. "But how? Lucas is powerful

re more than that. We have Lydia and her unique abilities. We ha

We need allies. We must reach out to other packs, warn th

hope. "I can help with that. I know where some

ve a plan. We'll gather as many allies as we can

e was running out. The urgency of their mission weighed heavily on her shoulders

west, while Seraphina and Clara went east. The forest seemed to whisper with anticipation as the

of Lucas's ruthlessness. Others were eager to join the fight, driven by their own grievances against

lood. Her heart raced, and she exchanged a worried glance with Ethan. They quickened their pace, arriving at a clearin

ion hardened. "

rustration and sorrow. "Lucas did t

ears. She followed the sound to a young boy, barely conscious, hidden beneat

th compassion. "We need to get him back to

em. Seraphina immediately set to work, using her healing magic to stabilize the boy. C

es casting shadows on their faces. Lydia knew they needed to discuss the

let Lucas continue to do this. We n

But we need more information. We need to know where

ne who can help. There's a seer, an old friend of our pack. She has vision

e'll go to her. The more informatio

forest. The journey was long and arduous, but Lydia's resolve never wavered. Sh

ient trees. The air was thick with the scent of herbs an

s of silver. Despite her frail appearance, there was a palpable aura of power

on. "Elara, we need your help. Lucas has tak

s filled with shelves of jars, bundles of dried herbs, and a large, i

the table. The air seemed to shimmer, and Lydia felt a strange tingli

a great power, an ancient relic hidden within the forest. He believes it will mak

ed. "What is this r

Forest, a source of immense power. It lies in the deepest part of the woods, gu

ed. "Then we need

e spirits are not kind to intruders. But you have some

eir mission. The Heart of the Forest was their only hope to sto

deeper into the forest, the air growing thicker with magic and mystery. Each step brought them

forest in a silvery glow, and the distant sounds of nocturnal creatures filled the air. Lydia c

breaking the silence. "D

eve in you, Lydia. I've seen your strength, your courage. We'l

inty and danger, she felt a sense of peace knowing that she wasn't alone

both tense. Lydia's senses went on high alert, her eyes scanning t

as L