The ground kept shaking as the rogue pack's roar got louder. The wards around the sanctuary were flickering, losing power from the pressure. Scarlett felt restless power inside, wanting to get out. It was like the sanctuary walls were closing in, crushing everything they'd done.
Caden stood next to her, a strong presence. But worry filled his eyes as they looked at the flickering wards. “They’re coming, Scarlett. The wards won’t last.”
Scarlett nodded, concentrating and forcing all her energy into the wards. They responded a little. She felt the strain, the magic's weight, and understood Victor's words. The prophecy wasn't just a weapon. It was a big responsibility that she might not handle.
“I need more time,” she said, voice shaking. “Just a bit.”
But she knew time was short.
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