Forbidden Mate Legacy

The morning light broke through the dense canopy of trees that surrounded the ancient ruins. The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and moss. Amelia stood at the edge of the clearing, her hand clamp on her sword, her heart thundering in her chest. It felt as though the entire world was holding its breath, waiting for the next move, and she was caught right in the middle of it.

She glanced at Kael, his back turned to her, his gaze fixed ahead, as if he was already anticipating something that she couldn't yet see. His cloak fluttered softly in the wind, and though his expression remained unreadable, Amelia noticed the slight tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers tightened around the sword at his side.

"Kael," Amelia said softly, stepping closer to him. Her voice was low, but the words seemed to hang in the air, charged with something more than simple curiosity.

He didn't turn to face her immediately. Instead, his eyes remained locked on the ruins, where faint whispers seemed to drift on the wind, too soft to make out but ever present. After a long tense pause, he finally spoke.

"It's here," he murmured, his voice carrying a weight that made Amelia shiver. "The truth we've been seeking."

Amelia felt a chill run down her spine. She wasn't sure what that meant, but something in Kael's tone told her that whatever came next would change everything.

As they ventured deeper into the ruins, the whispers grew louder, their eerie cadence forming words she couldn't quite understand. The walls of the ancient structure seemed to pulse with energy, the air grew thick with magic–an unsettling sensation that made the hairs on the back of Amelia's neck stand up.

"Do you hear that?" she asked, staying close To Kael. The others, Marcus, Eryk, and Serah, followed at a distance, their eyes wide with a mix of curiosity and caution.

Kael nodded, his expression hardening. "The magic here is ancient. It's been waiting for us."

Amelia's brow furrowed, but she kept the question to herself. She had learned quickly that Kael's cryptic words were part of his nature. She never fully understood his affinity for silence, but she'd come to trust it. She hoped that whatever was waiting for them in the heart of the ruins would be worth the journey.

They continued forward, the path narrowing until they reached an open chamber at the center of the structure. In the middle of the chamber was a large stone pedestal, upon which lay a glowing crystal, its surface shimmering with an otherworldly light. The crystal pulsed in time with Amelia's heartbeat, drawing her in like a moth to flame.

Kael stepped forward, his movement slow and deliberate, his hand hovering over the crystal. "This is it," he said, his voice barely audible over the cacophony of whispers.

Amelia felt a strange compulsion to approach, but she held back, watching as Kael gently touched the crystal. As soon as his fingers made contact, the entire chamber seemed to shake. The air hummed with raw power, and the whispers reached a fever pitch, their words now clear, though far more chilling than she'd anticipated.

"The wolf bloodline is not what it seems."

Amelia froze. The words seemed to penetrate her very soul, and she fought the instinct to take a step back. Her thoughts scrambled, trying to make sense of what she had heard. The wolf bloodline?

She turned to Kael, but he didn't seem to have heard the same thing. His eyes were closed, his face contorted with concentration as he stood perfectly still, as though listening to something beyond the physical world.

"Kael?" Amelia's voice was laced with concern.

Without opening his eyes, Kael spoke. "The prophecy. It's more than just words on parchment. The wolf bloodline… it's linked to this." He opened his eyes, and they were darker, like storm brewing, more intense than before.

Amelia's breath caught in her throat, her pulse quickened. "What do you mean, wolf bloodline?.

Kael took a step towards her, his expression serious. "The wolf bloodline is ancient, older even than demons and witches. It was thought to be extinct, but it is not. The heritage is part of the prophecy. The key to everything."

Amelia's mind spun, and the whispers intensified, as though the walls of the chamber themselves were speaking directly to her.

"The wolf will awaken, and with it, the darkness will rise."

Kael's words hung in the air, as if they were etched in stone. "The prophecy speaks of a great power–one that will shape the fate of the three kingdoms. And that power is unimaginable"

Amelia shook her head, trying to make sense of the revelation. "I don't understand?"

"The power is the key, the power could bring about the end–or the salvation–of all kingdoms."

Before Amelia could respond, a low growl echoed through the chamber, causing her to jump. She spun around, her hand instinctively going to her dagger, her senses on high alert.

From the shadows of the chamber, something moved–a dark shape, its eyes glowing red as it emerged from the depths of the ruins. The creature was large, its body covered in matted fur, its fangs gleaming in the dim light. It was a wolf, but not like any wolf Amelia had ever seen. This one was monstrous, its presence suffocating, its power undeniable.

The others tensed, readying their weapons, but Kael held up a hand "Stay back," he said, in a commanding voice. "This is no ordinary creature."

Amelia felt a pull within her, a deep connection to the creature that she couldn't explain. The whispers in her head grew louder, as though the wolf itself was calling to her.

"The wolf will awaken, and with it, the darkness will rise and the whole realm will be shaken to its core. But warriors will rise to seal the prophecy and the bond will be formed that none could break it. Be brave oh child of destiny, this is just the beginning." with that the wolf disappeared.

"Did you just hear that?" Amelia asked, her voice trembling but everyone just stared at her except Kael whose expression was blank as usual.

Amelia knew that in an instant the prophecy was real and her destiny was somehow intertwined with it.