Chapter 56: Unveiling the Master Plan

I dragged myself out of the river, shivering and soaked to the bone. The icy water had numbed my limbs, but it had also given me the cover I needed to escape Gabriel and his men. I clutched the amulet tightly in my hand, its power humming faintly beneath my fingers. I needed to get back to town, but I also needed answers. The amulet was only part of the puzzle, and Gabriel’s relentless pursuit suggested he was after something much more significant.

As I stumbled through the forest, my thoughts drifted back to Nathanial. I hoped he had made it to the old mill safely. We had to regroup, figure out our next move. Gabriel was relentless, and with every step, I could feel the weight of his pursuit pressing down on me. He wasn’t just after the amulet—he wanted something more, something that would give him ultimate power over the werewolves.

Hours later, I finally reached the edge of Silverwood Falls. The town was eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted in the forest. I