Ariana’s POV

"Silver," I whispered softly, my voice trembling with urgency. "I need your help. Lucas is in danger, and I don't know how to save him. Please, guide me."

For a moment, there was silence, and I feared that my plea had gone unanswered. But then, a deep and resonant voice echoed in my mind, filled with a sense of purpose.

"Ariana," the voice said, "I have been waiting for this moment. I am ready to take control and show them our true power."

I gasped as I realized that the wolf within me, Silver, was responding to my call. It was eager to help, to take control of...