Chapter 26: The Power Within

My hands were still trembling when we returned to Silverwood. The aftermath of our encounter with the resurrected ancestor and Alaric’s terrifying new power lingered in my mind, a dark cloud of fear and uncertainty.

But beneath that fear, something else had begun to stir—an awakening, a surge of energy I couldn’t explain.

As we reached the entrance to the pack house, Rowan shot me a concerned glance. “Sera, you need to rest. You’ve been through too much tonight.”

I nodded absentmindedly, but rest was the last thing on my mind. My entire body was humming with an energy I didn’t understand. It felt like a current running through my veins, making my heart race and my senses heighten.

I knew something had changed, something deep inside me, but I wasn’t sure what it was or how to control it.

“I’ll be fine,” I murmured, more to myself than to Rowan. “I just need a moment to… process everything.”

Bella, still pale and shaken, placed a gentle hand on my shoulder. “We’re here for you,