Chapter 89: The Prophecy Unveiled Anna POV

I gritted my teeth as the mark on my arm blazed with fury. The air hummed with an energy I couldn't explain, and the luminous symbols throughout the room pulsed in sync with my heartbeat. The only thing keeping me rooted was Lucas's hand, firmly in mine.

With his silver eyes staring at me as if he could see something I couldn't, Thalion stood in the middle of the great hall. My spine tingled as the wolves around us chanted in low, guttural tones, their voices a chilling symphony.

With a strong and resonant voice, Thalion declared, "You bear the blood of the Primordial Line. The first of our kind, the ones who molded the wolf-wild balance."

I gazed at him, my thoughts racing. "I don't comprehend. What are you discussing?"

Though his tone remained stern, Thalion's gaze softened. "Child, the mark on your arm is not an accident. Your ancestry is represented by this sign, which is extremely powerful and responsible."

"Power?" I shook my head and echoed, "I have no authority. I'm just—"

With a slight lift in his voice, Thalion interrupted, "You are not 'just' anything. The tragedy of your existence and the circumstances of your birth have concealed the strength that lies latent within you. However, it is now awakening, and it is quite dangerous."

Lucas took a step forward, his jaw clenched. "What sort of risk? I must know whether she is in trouble."

Thalion looked at Lucas with sharp eyes. "Beta, you already know. The forces pursuing you are not only seeking retribution. They want to take possession of what is inside her."

I tightened my chest as I glanced between them. "What is the claim? What's within me?"

Thalion motioned for me to approach. I walked forward reluctantly, my legs feeling like they might collapse at any second. His fingertips brushed the mark on my arm as he extended his hand.

I gasped as a blast of fire rushed through me the instant he touched it. A woman with eyes like mine saying words I couldn't comprehend, wolves running under a blood-red moon, and a tall figure shrouded in shadows were among the memories that rushed through my mind.

"What was that?" My voice trembled as I asked.

"Snatches from your history," Thalion remarked. "It was thought that your lineage was extinct. With powers that could either bring harmony or chaos, the Primordial Wolves were the first to set foot on this planet. The last of their descendants is you."

Lucas's protective instincts kicked in, and he pushed me back a little. "Why hasn't someone informed her of this before if she is so important? She was left in the dark, but why?"

Thalion's face grew serious. "Because the people who were supposed to keep her safe didn't. To protect her, the truth was concealed, but now it is no longer the case. Those who want to take advantage of her power have already started their hunt."

My voice was no more than a whisper as I gulped hard. "What sort of power are we discussing here?"

After examining me for a while, Thalion pointed to the wolves surrounding him. "Take the artifacts with you."

A number of wolves advanced with what appeared to be ceremonial and old items—a bundle of herbs that smelled of dirt and sharpness, a bowl fashioned out of stone, and an elaborate dagger.

Thalion declared, "This is the first step. A ceremony to reveal your inner truth."

With panic building in my chest, I retreated a step. "Ordinary? What sort of custom?"

Lucas gently placed his hand on my arm and said, "Anna. If you're not ready, you don't have to do this."

Thalion squinted his eyes. "Her abilities will become uncontrollable if she doesn't. Would you like her to confront that without realizing who she is?"

Lucas paused, his eyes darting to mine. "It's up to you," he said at last.I inhaled deeply as my thoughts raced. It was no longer just about me. If Thalion was right, if I didn't take charge, the danger we were in would only increase.

Despite my stomach churning with anxiety, I responded, "I'll do it," in a firm voice.

Thalion gave a nod of approval. "Then let's get started."

The wolves moved with precision and purpose as they arranged the relics in a circle. I grudgingly complied with Thalion's command to kneel in the middle.

My head was swimming from the strong smoke that filled the air when he lit the herbs. His voice was deep and musical as he started to chant in a language I didn't understand.

He lifted the dagger high, and it glinted in the faint light. His voice reverberated as he stated, "This blade symbolizes the severing of ignorance. Are you willing to accept the truth, despite its potential pain?"

"Yes," I replied in a shaky voice.

A single drop of blood fell into the stone basin after he jabbed the blade into my finger. The shouting became louder as the symbols in the room burned brighter.

Thalion remarked, "Your blood awakens the bond to your ancestors. You have to confront your inner truth now."

The environment appeared to distort as the smoke grew thicker. Something was pulling at me from deep inside, as if it were being pulled to the surface.

All of a sudden, I was outside the hall. The air crackled with energy as I stood in a huge, unending emptiness. A woman with silver hair and eyes that matched mine appeared out of the shadows.

"Who are you?" My voice echoed as I asked.

She gave a small smile. "As the first Primordial Wolf, I am your ancestor. And my legacy is you, kid."

She slammed her words at me, and I stumbled back. "Why me? I'm not interested in any of this."

She remarked, "You do not choose destiny. However, how you use it is up to you. Anna, your power is both a blessing and a responsibility. It will require giving up something."

The emptiness broke before I could reply, and I found myself back in the hallway. The symbols dimmed, and the chanting ceased suddenly.

With a solemn gaze, Thalion knelt in front of me. "It's finished. Your adventure has started."

I heaved my chest as I glanced at Lucas. "Now what?"

Thalion's eyes grew gloomy. "You have to get ready now. The forces pursuing you will do whatever it takes to seize your authority. And there will be disastrous repercussions if you are unable to control it."