The moon hung high over the sacred grounds of the Lunar Court as Elizabeth stood before the circle of elders. The wind howled through the ancient stone pillars, carrying whispers of forgotten magic. Tonight, her training would begin.Lucian stood a few paces behind her, his arms crossed over his chest, his presence a silent anchor. She could feel his tension, his instinct to protect her warring with the knowledge that she had to do this alone.The elder woman, who had revealed the truth about Elizabeth’s mother, stepped forward. “The power of the golden wolf is unlike any other. It is raw. Unbound. To wield it, you must first learn to control it.”Elizabeth took a deep breath. “How?”The elder extended a hand, palm up. In an instant, golden flames erupted from her skin, swirling around her fingers like living light. “The energy within you is the essence of life itself. But if left unchecked, it can consume you.”A male elder, tall and severe, added, “You must undergo the Three Trials
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