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room whirled. However, I maintained my equilibrium. I had to relocate. Now I had to confront Silas. I was followed by Asher. Thorne and Kaya remained to observe the scrolls. The huge hall was at the top of the tunnel. I opened the doors with a push. My face was illuminated. I froze after that. In the center of the pack square stood Silas. Wolves surrounded him. Too many. He was speaking loudly. From behind the stone wall, I heard. Asher was missing, he said. I came back with dark magic, he said. The pack was in danger, he remarked. He held up his hands. He promised to take the lead now. I went outside into the plaza. The wolves looked in my direction. A few people let out a gasp. A few took a step back. Asher arrived at my side. He gave Silas a look. Silas appeared unfrightened. He grinned. I have no right to be here, he said. He has no right to lie, I said. He chuckled. If I had proof, he asked. I held out my hand. The scroll. The map. The ring. The wolves whispered at the black ring. I was clear in my speech. I informed them of his actions. Fenric's desire. The ring's potential. The audience fell silent. But then-whoa. The heavens shook with a loud crack. Everybody looked up. The moon remained high. However, the clouds became red. The earth shuddered. The trees stooped. The wind howled. Like a wound, the sky opened. And a shape emer

s he gazed at me. He remained silent. However, I was aware. He desired to sever all ties. He desired to be the leader. He desired to have me accompany him. I grabbed my blade. It was absent. In the ring, I had dropped it. Now the dark wolves were on the move. They went around us. They were bare-toothed. They both stared at Asher. on me. Everyone is still acting normally. However, then- There was a wail. Not gloomy. Not damaged. powerful. Unambiguous. I turned my gaze to the trees. A white wolf charged ahead. Quick. Strong. Shining. Into the square it leaped. It struck Fenric hard. Through the dirt, they rolled. The white wolf was on his feet. It had gold eyes. Its fur gleamed like the moon. It gave me a look. That face was familiar to me. Elira. The goddes