CHAPTER NINETY ONE - Shadows Dancing With Light

Morgana stood at the edge of the ceremonial circle, her hands weaving intricate patterns as she guided the transfer of Alpha essence. "Something's wrong," Eleanor whispered to Alexander, her fingers digging into his arm. "The energy flow—it's not following the predicted pattern." Lucas fell to his knees, his golden eyes dulling as his power drained away. His massive frame seemed to shrink before them, shoulders hunching forward in pain. "Stop this now!" Christine demanded, stepping forward only to be blocked by Morgana's assistant. Victor's smile grew wider as the energy flowed toward him, violet eyes gleaming with triumph. "Finally," he murmured, "everything I deserve." But the triumph was short-lived. The magical current suddenly twisted, writhing like a living thing between the two Alphas. Vanessa, who had positioned herself as an assistant near the outer circle, stepped forward, her blonde hair lifting in the magical current. "What are you doing?" Morgana shouted, recognizing