The night air was thick with tension as Jacqueline strode boldly into the abandoned mansion to confront Victoria, trailed closely behind by Emma, Alex, Blake and Laura. Lingering traces of strange enchantments seemed to swirl around them.
"The witching hour approaches, darlings," Victoria hissed from the shadows, slowly emerging with dramatic flare. "What foolishness brings you to my lair?"
Jacqueline stood unflinching, throwing back her shoulders. "Your days of magical manipulations end tonight, Victoria. We know what you've done to this town and its people, playing them as pawns in your twisted games. It stops now."
Emma stepped forward, anger flashing in her eyes. "You tried to use us too in your bids for power. But we're our own agents now." Alex joined Emma in solidarity, glaring at Victoria. "Your lies and trickery trapped so many souls, but no more."