Chapter 118
The energy around the altar pulsed with a dark, malevolent force as we worked to free the remaining werewolves. The once serene woods had transformed into a battlefield, littered with the remnants of chaos and despair. I could feel the weight of our task pressing down on us, but amidst the fray, a flicker of hope sparked in my chest. Together, we had saved so many, and the tide felt like it was turning.
As we moved, the stench of wolfbane and burnt magic lingered heavily in the air. I could hear the shouts of my pack as they rallied together, freeing one mind- controlled wolf after another. I had never seen anything like this before the sheer number of our kin being enslaved and transported through the witch's teleportation magic circle was beyond anything I could comprehend.
I exchanged glances with Nathan and Tristan, our faces mirroring the shock and disbelief. "How could she have done this?" Nathan asked, his brow furrowed in concern. "It's like she's had years to prepare."
Tristan clenched his fists, his jaw set. "We need to destroy that circle. Now."
The three of us stepped closer, determination coursing through my veins. The circle glimmered ominously, the symbols etched into the earth radiating dark energy. I could feel its pull, the way it beckoned to the lost souls still trapped within its confines. If we didn't act quickly, more werewolves would be lost to the witch's control.
As we prepared to unleash our combined powers to destroy the circle, my heart raced. But just as I focused my energy, something—a familiar scent-stopped me in my tracks. I turned my head, and my breath caught in my throat. Standing among the witch's minions, her presence felt like a punch to the gut, was Celie, my mentor.
"No... it can't be," I murmured, disbelief clawing at my chest.
Celie had always been a beacon of wisdom and strength, guiding me through the complexities of my powers. To see her here, standing alongside the very forces we were trying to defeat, shattered my sense of reality. Her expression was unreadable, her eyes glinting with an eerie light that sent chills down my spine.
"Ella," she called, her voice smooth yet cold, cutting through the din of chaos around us. "I see you've come to join us."
"Join you? Celie, what have you done?" I demanded, stepping forward, my heart racing with a mixture of anger and desperation. "This isn't you. You can't be working with the witch!"
She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. "You've always been so naive, dear. The power I've discovered is beyond anything you can imagine. We can control the werewolves-unify them under one purpose. The witch has opened doors I never dreamed possible."
The revelation struck me like a physical blow. "You're under her control! You have to fight it, Celie!"
"I'm not the one who needs to fight anything," she retorted, her tone sharp and mocking. "You're the one who's going to be left behind. You and your precious pack are too weak to comprehend what true power feels like."
With those words, I felt a sense of urgency surge within me. If Celie was here, it meant the witch's influence had reached deeper than we had realized. I looked at Nathan and Tristan, who exchanged worried glances. We had to act now.
"Celie, please!" I reached out to her, desperation creeping into my voice. "You're stronger than this! Remember all we've fought for together?"
For a brief moment, I thought I saw a flicker of doubt in her expression, but it was quickly extinguished by the darkness that surrounded her. "You don't understand, Ella. This is my path now. I will not let you stand in my way."noveldrama
I steeled myself, anger coursing through me. “Then you leave me no choice."
Together with the twins, we readied
our powers felt the energy crackling in the air around us, a tangible force fueled by our
determination. The time for net
was over. With a fierce battle cry, we unleashed our combined magic toward the teleportation circle, determined to end the witch's control once and for all.
But as the energy surged forward, Celie's laughter echoed through the clearing, chilling my blood. "You can't stop us, Ella! You'll never understand the power that lies beyond your reach!"
The magic clashed against the dark
energy of the circle, the resulting
shockwaye throwing us back. I
landed hard against the ground, pain shooting through my body, but couldn't let it deter me. As I
struggled to rise, my eyes locked onto Celie, standing resolutely with the witch's forces, and I realized the battle had only just begun.
The battle raged around us, but my eyes were locked on Celie. Her once vibrant spirit felt dulled, trapped beneath layers of darkness. The witch's hold over her had exploited not just her power but also her very essence, turning my mentor into a mere pawn in a twisted game.
"Celie!" I shouted, pushing through the pain and chaos. "You can break free! You're stronger than she knows!"
The witch's laughter cut through the air like ice. "You think she can hear you? I have woven my magic into her very soul. She is mine!"
But in that moment, I saw the flicker of rebellion in Celie's eyes, the briefest glimpse of the woman I had admired and learned from. It was a fragile thread, but it was enough.
With newfound determination, I
focused my power, drawing on the
connection, we had forged over the
years. Treached out, wrapping my essence around hers, pouring in my strength, my memories, andour
shared battles. "Remember the
healing we did together? The lives we saved? You are not just a
weapon-you are a protector, Celie! Fight her!"
Suddenly, her expression shifted, a spark igniting within her. “Ella...” she whispered, her voice breaking through the fog. “I... I can't..."
"Just trust yourself!" I urged. "You can do this!"
The tension in the air shifted as Celie began to break free from the witch's grasp. She staggered back, her hands clutching her head as if trying to physically expel the darkness that had invaded her mind. "No more... I refuse to be your puppet!"
The witch's eyes narrowed, her composure shattering in an instant. "You think you can defy me? You're nothing without my power!"
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