Page 127 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

They hurried to the Great Tree, where the heart of the Sanctuary's magic resided. The corruption was spreading rapidly, darkening the once vibrant energies.

Variks voice echoed through the air, filled with malice.

Varik (distantly): "You will all pay for your betrayal!"

Amelia, Xander, and Liam joined hands, focusing their combined strength.

Seraphine and the Elders formed a circle around them, adding their power to the effort.

Elder Magnus: "Channel the energy through the Great Tree. It may be our only hope."

Liam closed his eyes, reaching out with his mind. He felt the pulse of the corruption, the twisted intent behind it.

Liam (telepathically to Varik): "You don't have to do this."

Varik's reply was filled with bitterness.

Varik (telepathically): "It's too late. You've ruined everything."

Liam concentrated harder, pouring all his compassion into the connection.

Liam: "We can find another way."

The dark energy wavered slightly, but then surged back stronger.

Amelia felt the strain, her strength waning.

Amelia: "I don't know how much longer we can hold on."

Xander gritted his teeth.

Xander: "We can't give up."

Suddenly, a brilliant light erupted from the Great Tree, enveloping them all. The corruption recoiled, threads of darkness unraveling.

Varik cried out in agony as his spell backfired, the dark shard shattering in his hand.

As the light subsided, the Sanctuary's energies were restored, even more vibrant than before.

Elder Marisol looked around in wonder.

Elder Marisol: "The corruption... it's gone."

Liam opened his eyes, exhausted but triumphant.

Liam: "We did it."

Amelia hugged him tightly.

Amelia: "I'm so proud of you."

Elder Magnus approached them.

Elder Magnus: "Your bravery has saved us all."

But before relief could fully settle in, Seraphine pointed toward the horizon.

Seraphine: "Look."

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