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The stillness of the forest shattered as shadow beasts emerged from the treeline, their glowing red eyes fixed on the siblings. The creatures moved with terrifying coordination, driving Elyra and Dain toward an abandoned ruin partially hidden by overgrown vines. Dain's instincts took over, his blade flashing as he felled the first beast. "It's a trap!" he shouted, but the beasts pressed them onward, relentless in their pursuit.

At the entrance to the ruin, Jason stepped out of the shadows. His once-human form was twisted and grotesque, dark veins crawling across his skin, his red eyes burning with obsession.

"Elyra," Jason said, his voice dripping with desperation. "Stop running. Come with me. Let me protect you the way he never can."

froze, her heart pounding. "Jason... what's happened

his growl low and dangerous. "Stay away from

lips curled into a sneer. "You think you can keep her safe? You don't even know what she

every blow he landed precise and deliberate. The air crackled with tension as

stealing her strength. Xytriana emerged from the shadows, her crimson eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Poor little wolf," she purred. "Did you think your power could rival mine?"

the key, my dear. And I always get what

as he fought to reach Elyra. Jason, equally enraged, blocked him at every turn. The ruin seemed to close

impact, and dust filled the air as part of the ceiling collapsed. Seizing the chaos, Dain grabbed Elyra, his strength nearly spent. "We're leaving," he growled, lifting her into

When

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