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from the darkness, her crimson gaze glowing with malevolence.

The night was unnaturally still as Elyra, Dain, and Matthew trekked cautiously through the dense forest. The air felt thick, oppressive, as though it carried a warning. Suddenly, the shadows shifted, coalescing into a familiar and sinister form. The red-eyed woman emerged "Running won't save you," she purred, her voice silky and venomous. "Do you really think you can escape him?"

Elyra stepped forward instinctively, her body tense and ready. "Stay back," she warned, her silver hair catching the faint light of the moon.

star thinks she can fight fate." Her gaze shifted to Dain, her smirk widening. "And you. The loyal protector. Tell me, boy, how far will you go for her? Would you die for her?" Dain didn't flinch, his

with mockery. "But devotion

Elyra was thrown back, her body skidding across the ground as the energy constricted around her like invisible chains. "Elyra!"

what you are? What you could become? He will find you, and when he does, your precious bond will

anger, she pushed herself to her feet, her silver hair beginning to glow faintly. "You don't know what I'm capable of," she said, her voice

tilted her head, intrigued. "Show me,

Pact responded, rushing through her veins like fire. Her hair shimmered brighter, and when she opened her eyes, they burned with golden light. A pulse

first time. "Impressive. But raw power won't save you." She dissolved into shadows, her parting words lingering

silent once more, Dain stumbled to Elyra's side, his hands gripping her shoulders. "Are you

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