Chapter 153: The Hidden Seal

The shock of seeing Gabriel standing in the temple doorway sent a chill down my spine. His presence here, in the very heart of the sanctuary, signaled that the danger was far from over. But the artifact's power surged within me, fortifying my resolve.

"Emily," Gabriel's voice was a dangerous whisper, "you've done well to make it this far. But you cannot stop what has already been set in motion."

Ignoring his taunts, I focused on the artifact in my hands, feeling its energy pulse through me. "This ends now, Gabriel."

He laughed, a cold, cruel sound that echoed through the temple. "You still don't understand, do you? This is just the beginning."

Back in Silverwood Falls, the storm continued to rage with unrelenting fury. Nathanial, Elijah, and the townspeople fought bravely against the rogue werewolf and his minions, but the relentless onslaught was taking its toll.

"Lila," Nathanial called out, his voice hoarse from shouting over the wind. "We need to find a way to end this storm. It's