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The moment we landed the crisp air of Nelson Lakes National Park filled my lungs. I held in to the car for support as my vision doubled before focusing. The scent of pine and fresh water wrapped around me like an old friend. Before us stretched Blue Lake- Rotomairewhenua-a shimmering, pristine body of water nestled between towering peaks.

We had arrived just as the sun was setting, casting an ethereal glow over the glass-like surface. The lake reflected the sky so perfectly that it was as if we had stepped into another realm. It was breathtaking, untouched, and sacred.

"Damn," Austin muttered, running a hand through his damp curls. looks like something straight out of a dream."

Isaiah, who had barely slept, rubbed his eyes before answering. "It's not just any lake. This one is tied to werewolf lore. Supposedly, its water was blessed by the goddess herself, giving wolves strength. and fertility."

Austin smirked. "So what you're saying is, Stormi should take a sip? You know, in case she wants to start having pups after all this is over."

My face burned as I turned on him. "Shut up, Austin."

Alex barked out a laugh, elbowing his brother. "At least let her get through this mission before you start planning a nursery."

Austin shrugged. "I'm just saying. The legend says the water holds power. Maybe it could help."

Elijah rolled his eyes. "That's not why we're here. We need to figure out what the riddle means and how this lake is connected to the Lunar Keystone."

Isaiah nodded, flipping through The Book of Lores. "By the moonlit lake, reflections guide, symbols hidden in ripples where secrets abide."" He looked up. "We're probably going to have to wait for the moon to reveal the way."

The problem was, the moon wasn't full-it was a thin crescent hanging in the sky, barely providing enough light to cast shadows, let alone reveal any ancient secrets.

Alex groaned. "So what, we just sit here all night waiting?"

Elijah exhaled. “That might be exactly what we have to do."

We sat in the car, the heater running to keep the night's cold at bay. I rested my head against the window, watching as the stars began to dot the inky sky. Hours passed.

I started to feel restless. Something told me we were missing a piece of the puzzle.

Then, an idea struck.

I sat up suddenly. "What if... I create the moonlight myself?"

Isaiah frowned. "You mean like in the cave?"

I nodded. "The riddle says 'moonlit lake.' Maybe it doesn't matter whether the real moon is full or not. Maybe it just needs to look like it is."

Without waiting for a response, I stepped out of the car and shifted. The silver glow of my fur illuminated the darkness, brighter than any natural moonlight. The others followed me to the shore as climbed a rocky cliff overlooking the lake.

A soft pulse of energy radiated outward, my

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Then, the lake changed.

surface began to ripple, even though there was no wind. The

leading to a single glowing point in the middle of

lake. "Guess

boat by the shore, likely left behind

Austin and Alex rowed toward the

beside me.

the water lurched beneath us.

"Hold on!" Alex shouted.

been still as glass, now churned

slithered just beneath the surface. My heart stuttered as dark, serpent–like creatures rose from the water,

They attacked.

slashing through the water with their weapons. The serpents hissed, their long, eel-like bodies coiling around the

Alex had already shed

Alex. "Get the stone!

Alex dove beneath the

and Elijah continued to battle, their movements fluid even underwater.

and countering

on the boat, glowing bright, my light keeping the darkness

the silver glow, hissing at

Then, suddenly-

Alex was dragged under.

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hammered

wasn't coming

thinking, I jumped

shocked my system, but I pushed through, kicking down toward

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me, I saw him. His body was limp, but in his

serpent had coiled around

Not today.

shifted underwater, my powerful werewolf form moving effortlessly through the depths. My jaws snapped onto Alex's shirt, yanking him away