the shadow creatures had dissolved, their dark forms vanishing like smoke. The air was heavy with magic, swirling around her like a stor

"You did it," he said, his voice filled with

could do that-create light, blast away creatures made of shadows. But somehow, when she had reach

ed. "I just... felt it. The power

t her. "That's because it's inside you. It's al

think she was. Yes, she had used her powers, but it had been out of desperation. She hadn't be

with a soft light, the energy vibrating beneath her fingertips. This temple held so many secr

r, casting a warm glow across the room. The symbols on the stone seemed to move, shifting and changing, forming

ly reaching for his dagger, even though the threat seemed t

er eyes, but when she opened them again, something incredible had appeared. A figure stood in front of the

fully wolf, but something in between. Its eyes, however, were clear and bright, filled with wisdom and po

he chamber. "Susan," it said, calling her name as if it h

t to say. James, too, seemed stunned, standi

placed there long before you were born. You are the key to the prophecy, the one

above a whisper. "I don't understand. How can I

power, Susan. It is about heart. You have the heart of a leader, the courage to face t

, but the fear inside her was too strong. She didn't feel ready for this. The weight

ked, her voice trembling

re is part of the journey. But you will not walk this path alone. You have your pack. You have J

herself, to believe that she could handle

tep. By coming here, by unlocking this power, you have shown the strength you didn't know you had. But

ark magic swirling around Amelia, the way it seemed to poison everyth

an asked, forcing the words

t is only the beginning. There are others like it, hidden across the land. Each one will unlock more of your streng

ly the beginning. The road ahead was longer and more dangerous than she had imagine

of the temple. "There is a gift here for you, Susan.

ner of the room, a small chest sat, almost invisible in the shadows. She hadn't

e lid. Inside was a necklace, simple but elegant, with a single glowing stone in the center. The mome

l protect you. Keep it close, and it will

hand. She looked back at the spirit, gratitude and

ow, Susan. Your journey is far from over. But rememb

alone in the temple, the necklace warm against her palm, an