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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.

energy radiated outward,

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Then, the lake changed.

ripple, even though there was no

ancient and cryptic. The markings twisted and bent with the ripples, leading to a single glowing point in the

lake. "Guess we're going for

wooden boat by the shore, likely left behind by hikers.

rowed toward

tensed beside

beneath us. Phantom waves, out

"Hold on!" Alex shouted.

had been still as glass,

beneath the surface. My heart stuttered as dark, serpent–like creatures rose from the water, their glowing eyes locking onto us. Isaiah

They attacked.

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

already shed

Alex. "Get the stone! We'll cover

hesitation, Alex dove beneath

movements fluid even underwater.

countering

boat, glowing bright, my light keeping the

silver glow, hissing

Then, suddenly-

Alex was dragged under.

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hammered in

coming

I

cold water shocked my system, but I pushed through, kicking down

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His body was limp, but in

around his leg, pulling him

Not today.

effortlessly through the depths. My jaws