ght air was thick with tension, and every rustle of leaves felt like a threat. She could hear the distant howls of wolves, a haunting reminder of the danger lurking nearby.

aining to see through the darkness. The wolf that had been with them earlier stood at the edge of the clearing, its eyes glinting in the moonlight. But it wasn't alone. Shadows moved behind it, creeping closer. "We don't have much time," Lucas urged, his tone grave. "You have to trust me. I'll explain everything, but you need to listen." "Okay," she replied, her voice trembling but resolute. "Just tell me what's going on." He took a deep breath, the tension in the room palpable. "Your grandmother-she was part of this world. A Seer. She had abilities that allowed her to see the future, to connect with the wolves and the magic of the forest. When she passed, she sealed away her powers-and yours-so that you would be safe. But something has awakened them again, and now the pack wants to harness that power for themselves." Elena felt her heart drop. "But I don't have any powers! I'm just me!" "Not anymore," Lucas said firmly. "You felt it tonight, didn't you? The energy? The connection to the wolf? It's in your blood. The reason you've always felt different is because you are. You're a descendant of a powerful lineage, Elena." "But why didn't I know? Why didn't she tell me?" Elena's voice broke, the weight of betrayal threatening to crush her. "Your grandmother wanted to protect you," Lucas replied, his expression softening. "She thought you could live a normal life, away from all this. But the moment she died, that protection faded. You've been marked ever since." Before Elena could absorb the magnitude of his words, the growling intensified, and the shadows outside shifted. The wolf at the edge of the clearing stood its ground, its jaw clenched, staring into the darkness. "They're here," Lucas said, urgency creeping back into his voice. "We need to barricade the door." Elena's mind raced as she grabbed a nearby wooden chair and wedged it against the door. Lucas joined her, reinforcing it with his weight. The growls and snarls of the approaching pack echoed through the night, a chilling reminder of the danger they faced. "I'll hold them off," Lucas said, glancing at her with determination. "You need to find a way to tap into your powers. It's the only way we can fight back." "Me?" she exclaimed, panic rising again. "I don't even know how to do that!" "You can do this, Elena," he urged, his eyes locking onto hers. "You just have to focus. Remember the energy you felt before. Picture it. Feel it within you." She grippe