Chapter 120

“Your time is over,” I declared, channeling my magic into a beam of light that surged toward her. “You will not take any more lives!” The witch snarled, deflecting my attack with a flick of her wrist, but I pressed on, determined. “You may control some of them, but we’re not going to stand by and let you destroy anyone else!” As I focused my energy, Nathan and Tristan flanked me, their own powers merging with mine. Together, we formed a barrier of light that pulsed with our combined strength, pushing against the darkness that surrounded the altar. “Keep fighting!” Nathan shouted to the other werewolves. “You’re stronger than this! Fight her control!” Tristan's voice rose above the chaos. “You are not alone! We will break this curse together!” The tide began to turn as the werewolves around us, sensing the collective strength of our determination, broke free from their fear. Their eyes cleared, and they started to shake off the witch’s influence, one by one. “No! You can’t do this!” the