Page 126 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Varik (whispering): "You think you've won, but this is far from over."

He pulled out a small, dark object—a shard pulsating with ominous energy. Holding it up, he began to chant in an ancient tongue.

Back at the Sanctuary, Liam woke abruptly, a sense of dread washing over him.

Liam: "Mommy!"

Amelia rushed to his side.

Amelia: "What's wrong?"

He clutched her hand tightly.

Liam: "Something bad is coming."

Alarms rang out as guardians detected a breach in the barriers. Chaos erupted once more as dark tendrils of energy snaked their way toward the heart of the Sanctuary.

Elder Magnus burst into the room.

Elder Magnus: "We're under attack!"

Amelia's eyes widened.

Amelia: "But how?"

Xander joined them, his expression grim.

Xander: "It's Varik. He must have escaped."

Seraphine concentrated, her face pale.

Seraphine: "He's unleashed a corruption spell. It's feeding off the Sanctuary's magic."

The ground shook violently as structures began to crumble. Panic spread among the inhabitants.

Amelia squared her shoulders.

Amelia: "We have to stop him."

Elder Marisol shook her head.

Elder Marisol: "The spell is too powerful. If it continues, it will destroy everything."

Liam stepped forward, his small face set with determination.

Liam: "I can try to counter it."

Amelia knelt before him, fear in her eyes.

Amelia: "It's too dangerous."

He met her gaze steadily.

Liam: "If we do nothing, everyone will get hurt."

Xander placed a hand on Liam's shoulder.

Xander: "We're with you."

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