Chapter 119

“I am everything without you,” Celie retorted, her voice rising with each word, an echo of the strength I knew she possessed. “I am a healer, a mentor, and a daughter of the Stoneheart Pack!” With a fierce determination, Celie raised her hands, magic swirling around her like a storm. The very air crackled with energy as she drew on the power of the earth, the pack, and the bonds we had forged together. In that moment, I felt it—a deep connection that transcended our struggles. “I will not let you control me any longer!” Celie shouted, and with that declaration, she unleashed a wave of light that engulfed the altar. The dark energy of the witch recoiled, the shadows twisting violently as Celie’s magic clashed with hers. The ground shook beneath us, and I held my breath, watching as my mentor fought for her freedom. But the witch wasn’t done. “You think you can defeat me? I will take you down with me!” she screeched, her voice distorted by rage. In that final confrontation, I knew what C