Time seemed to stop as Rafael held the heart in his hand, it pissed blood for a while and then stopped.
Warm blood trickled through his fingers and he gave a sinister smile to the other two elders.
“What have you done?” one of the elders asked.
“You dare rot this evil against the Lycan Council, death is upon you?”
Their once regal cloaks fell to the floor, revealing elongated claws and razor-sharp fangs, followed by a growl which resonated throughout the grand hall, causing Rafael's heart to race in his chest. He knew then that he had underestimated the extent of their power.
Without hesitation, Rafael leapt down from the platform to avoid the advancing elders. The hard stone floor vibrated beneath his feet as he locked eyes with his adversaries. Fear tightened his muscles, but he h
