Chapter 137: The Final Ritual

The air was thick with tension as the remnants of Gabriel's forces regrouped, their eyes fixed on the ritual site at the heart of Silverwood Falls. Gabriel, despite his injuries, stood at the center, his hands raised as he began the incantation to harness the relic's power. The relic, though shattered, still pulsed with a dark energy that resonated with his malevolent intent.

Nathanial, Elijah, and I exchanged grim looks. We knew that stopping Gabriel now was our only chance to save the town and everyone in it. The ancient prophecies and our recent battles had all led to this moment.

"We have to disrupt the ritual," Elijah said urgently, his voice barely audible over the growing hum of dark magic. "If he completes it, there's no telling what will happen."

Nathanial nodded, determination etched on his face. "I'll go," he said, his eyes locking with mine. "Emily, you need to be ready to counter whatever comes next."

I opened my mouth to protest, but he was already moving, his form blurr