Chapter 78: "Something is Wrong"

King Lockwood’s eyes closed in concentration as he channelled his ethereal energy through the thread. King Nicholas’s stoic expression softened slightly as his regal strength flowed into the circle. My father’s commanding presence bolstered the magic, grounding it with his unyielding resolve. Alicia’s mystic aura intensified, the green flames around her body flaring as she poured every ounce of her power into the barrier.

I shifted my attention from the Elders to Arthur. His presence disturbed me to the core; I just couldn't shake that feeling off.

[You suspect him,] I heard Lena's voice in my head, and my eyes swelled with tears.

'Lena, you're back!' I squealed inwardly. 'I missed you so much.'

[I'm so sorry I couldn't be with you. My consciousness was sealed away,] Lena said and I nodded.

'I understand. As long as you're here now,' I replied. Truth be told, not every werewolf is lucky to have a wolf with its consciousness, but I am. I have Lena, my wolf with her consciousness, which