Chapter 28.
Alyssa's POV
The days leading up to the lunar eclipse were a whirlwind of activity. My allies and I worked tirelessly, preparing for the final confrontation with the king. Each passing hour felt heavier, laden with the weight of what was to come. The artifact, which had once seemed a blessing, now felt like a curse, its power a constant reminder of the grave responsibility I bore.
Lucien and I moved through the camp, rallying our forces. Raiden was coordinating with the rogue werewolves, while Liora, the vampire with her own vendetta against the king, was strategizing with the mages. Everyone was ready, their faces set with grim determination. We had to win this. We had to stop the king and his plans for immortality.
"I can't believe it's come to this," Lucien said, breaking the silence as we prepared our gear. His voice was steady, but I could see the fear in his eyes. "It feels like everything's riding on this one night."