70. Confrontation

As the moon reached its peak in the night sky, Arystyn stood before her ex-lover Darian, who had descended into darkness and sought to destroy everything she held dear. Her heart raced with a mix of fear and determination, fueled by the love she had for her family and the strength born from her own inner wolf.

In the dimly lit cavern, surrounded by the remnants of their past, Arystyn's eyes met Darian's cold gaze. She could see the twisted pleasure he derived from seeing her vulnerable, but she refused to succumb to his intimidation. She had come too far to crumble now.

With a voice laden with both anger and sorrow, Arystyn spoke, "Darian, your thirst for power and revenge has clouded your judgment. You may have thought you had won, but know this – no darkness can snuff out the light that resides within me."

Darian sneered, his voice dripping with malice, "You should have stayed away, my dear. Now, watch as I tear everything you love apart."

With a swift motion, Darian unleashed his m