PACK'S CONFLICT

Lyrien eyes flashing red as he coughed out the wolvesbane's poison. Aria's face contorted in worry, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Lyrien, no! Oh, please...".

Lyrien's gaze locked onto hers, his voice was weak but still reassuring. "Aria, I'm...I'm okay. Are you alright?", he still sounded worried for Aria.

Aria's expression turned incredulous. "Me? You're the one who's...who's dying! How can you ask if I'm okay?"

Lyrien's chuckle was faint, but it still held a hint of his usual arrogance. "Have you forgotten who I am, Aria? My power surpasses even the Alpha's. A mere wolvesbane can't affect my inner wolf."

Aria's lips curled into a small smile, despite her tears. "You're still proud, even now."

Lyrien's gaze softened. "Is the chain draining your energy again?"

Aria nodded, with her voice which is barely above a whisper. "Your lost consciousness drained my life away more than the Seven Tower Chain ever could."

With newfound determination, Lyrien tried to rise, his movements were shaky. "I'm back now. I'll break the chain once more."

As he reached for the metal bonds, his eyes transformed, the irises shifting from human-like to wolf-like, but retaining their piercing red color. The vertical pupils seemed to gleam with an inner fire, as if the wolf within him was stirring.

However, as Lyrien's fingers made contact with the chain,he felt a strong restriction from the chain, he realized it wouldn't be easy to break. The metal seemed to have adapted, its structure reinforced to withstand even his incredible strength. Lyrien's eyes was narrowed, his jaw clenched in concentration. He could feel the chain's dark magic resisting him, refusing to yield.

Sweat beaded on his forehead as he strained against the chain, his wolf's power surging through him. The metal creaked, groaned, but refused to break. Lyrien's eyes flashed with anger, his voice a low growl. "This won't hold me. I will shatter you, chain. Again."

Lyrien's groans grew louder, his muscles straining as he attempted to shatter the chain. But despite his efforts, the metal refused to yield. Instead, a dark energy pulsed from the chain, pushing him away. Lyrien stumbled back, his eyes wide with surprise.

Aria's voice trembled as she called out his name. "Lyrien! Oh, Lyrien, are you okay?"

Lyrien's gaze locked onto hers, his chest heaving. "I...I don't understand. Why is it so hard to break?"

Aria's brow furrowed, concern etched on her face. "Maybe it's because of the wolvesbane. Maybe your powers haven't fully returned."

Lyrien's expression turned incredulous. "Impossible. I've never been restricted like this before. I've always broken free, no matter the chain or curse."

Aria's voice was soft, cautious. "But you've never been poisoned with wolvesbane before, either. Maybe it's affecting you more than you think."

Lyrien's jaw  were clenched in fury, he was so determined. "I'll try again. I won't be held back by the dark power of this chain or the wolvesbane's poison."

 Lyrien launched himself at the chain again with a fierce cry, his fingers closing around the metal like a vice. The dark energy surged once more, but Lyrien refused to yield. His eyes were blazing red, his wolf's power straining against the chain's magic.

The air was heavy with tension as Lyrien struggled, his muscles trembling with effort. Aria watched, her heart in her throat, as Lyrien fought to break free. But the chain seemed to be absorbing his strength,it was growing stronger with each passing moment.

Just as Lyrien was struggling to break free the chain, a commotion outside the cell caught their attention. The sound of footsteps echoed through the corridor,it was growing louder with each passing moment. Aria's eyes darted towards the door, her heart racing with anticipation.

Suddenly, Alpha Edgard's voice boomed from outside the cell, his tone was firm and authoritative. "Alpha Erin, you will not be allowed to step inside the gates of Seven Tower. Each family has its own legacy, and Seven Tower is the safe house for the pack's treasures. We won't allow anyone to just enter."

Erin's voice was calm, yet firm. "I'm not here for the family treasure, Edgard. I'm here for the witch inside and the criminal of my pack, Lyrien."

Lord Edgard's response was unwavering. " with due respect, I won't allow your entrance, Erin. The prisoners of the pack belong to the pack, and it's our responsibility to make the judgment."

Erin's voice took on a hint of challenge. "Who made those rules, Edgard?"

"Of course, it was my pack,"  Erin replied, his tone dripping with condescension. "And I am now the overall leader. No one should go against my rules."

Aria's eyes met Lyrien's, a spark of defiance igniting within them. Lyrien's gaze seemed to say, "Don't worry, I'll get us out of here." But Aria knew the odds were against them. 

Aria's voice was laced with worry as she whispered to Lyrien, "Please, Lyrien, leave. I believe my father will never hand me over to Erin, and I can protect myself. But if Erin finds you here, you'll be in danger because of me."

Lyrien's expression was resolute. "I'm not leaving, Aria. And if I do, i'm not leaving you behind''

Aria's eyes pleaded with him, but Lyrien's mind was made up.

Just then, Erin's voice echoed outside the cell once more. "Secure the area! Since the pack is not obeying my orders, I'll forcefully take out the witch!"

The sound of footsteps and shouting grew louder as Erin's men charged forward. Lord Edgard's voice boomed in response, "Secure the area! Protect the pack's treasures and the Aria at all costs!"

The cell door creaked open, and Lord Edgard's men poured in, forming a barrier between Aria and the incoming threat. Lyrien's eyes flashed red, his wolf ready to defend his mate.

Aria's heart raced as the situation spiralled out of control. She knew she had to act fast to prevent bloodshed. But what could she do against the combined forces of Erin's men, the powerful and cruel Alpha and her father's pack?