"The Alpha has dined with the spirits of righteousness," the voice replied. "They sit above all spirits. Hisamo cannot kill him. You'll need more."
"Then how do I kill him? How do I destroy the entire pack and bring them under my control?" The Shadow demanded.
"You must kill him yourself. No one can tell you how—it must be done by your own hand. But remember—your time is limited. You must complete your mission before the next fortnight," the spirits laughed, their voices echoing in the dark...
The Shadow clenched his fists.
"Then I'll do it. I must gain immortality and rule over all. I'll do whatever it takes!" he roared before vanishing into the shadows, consumed by rage...
***
Maria saw blood and chaos everywhere—smoke and fire devouring the woods and forest like a raging inferno.
Her body was soaked in blood, though none of it was hers. The thirst for blood boiled inside her, and she was driven by a fury so powerful it felt inhuman.
