lverwood clashed violently with the chaos roiling inside him. Each night, he delved into dusty to

moon, not yet full, hung low in the sky, casting long, eerie shadows. The forest was where his nightmar

gnetic force had lured him until he stood face to face with the beast that changed his life forever

t tree, he noticed markings he hadn't seen before-symbols etched deep into the bark. They seemed to pul

th

he clearing. His appearance was almost as ancient as the forest itself, wit

n demanded, taking

lied, his voice a gravelly whis

aster. "You know abou

watching over those touched by the curse. The markings you see her

n's voice trembled with

is ancient and powerful, but it can be controlled. You must learn to h

ditative practices that could help him gain control. It wouldn't be eas

rhaps there was a way to live with this curse, a way t

t," Gabriel said, his gaze intense. "Secrets have

er how much he feared her reaction. With Gabriel's guidance, he might just

m the forest, the lights of Silverwood greeted him warmly, a stark contrast to the shadows he had left

it wouldn't be easy, but with the full moon just a day away, time was running out. He

s eyes, clinging to the hope that l