“Your time is over,” I declared, channeling my magic into a beam of light that surged toward her. “You will not take any more lives!”

The witch snarled, deflecting my attack with a flick of her wrist, but I pressed on, determined. “You may control some of them, but we’re not going to stand by and let you destroy anyone else!”

As I focused my energy, Nathan and Tristan flanked me, their own powers merging with mine. Together, we formed a barrier of light that pulsed with our combined strength, pushing against the darkness that surrounded the altar.

“Keep fighting!” Nathan shouted to the other werewolves. “You’re stronger than this!...