CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO : HYPERION

Leina, Asher, and Luna stood outside the gates of the abandoned Blackthorn estate, their breath visible in the chilly air. They had been summoned by Lucius, who believed that exploring the estate might yield crucial information about the Lycans and their connection to the corruption.

As they cautiously entered the overgrown grounds, the atmosphere seemed to thicken with an eerie stillness. Shadows danced through the decaying hallways as they made their way deeper into the estate, their footsteps echoing in the silence.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness, causing the trio to tense in anticipation. It was Hyperion, the enigmatic Lycan they had encountered before. He stood before them, his piercing eyes glowing with an otherworldly intensity.

Leina, ever vigilant, spoke up. "Hyperion, we meet again. What brings you here?"

Hyperion's voice was low and measured. "You have stumbled upon something much greater than you can fathom. You are vital to the plan, and I have been instruct