Chapter 42

• The battlefield was beginning to turn against the rogue army. Warriors from Xander’s pack and the allied packs fought with renewed vigor, their spirits lifted by Amara’s rallying presence and the artifact’s influence. The rogues, once emboldened by their overwhelming numbers, now faltered as the united werewolf forces pushed them back.
• Lucy stood on a ridge overlooking the battle, her dark weapon clutched tightly in her hands. The staff pulsed with an ominous light, its chaotic energy matching the fury in her eyes. She watched as her carefully laid plans unraveled before her. The rogues were retreating, and Joshua had disappeared from the battlefield, leaving her exposed. Fury and desperation boiled within her.
• Her gaze shifted to Amara, standing at the heart of the pack’s defense. The artifact in Amara’s hands glowed brilliantly, its power radiating hope and unity. Lucy’s jaw tightened. Amara was the key to the packs’ success, and if Lucy could eliminate her, the artifact’s influence would crumble, and the battle would turn in her favor.