THE MOONLIGHT CURSE

ena's hidden birthmark and Elara's cryptic remarks.Setting out towards Elder Miriam's dwelling, Lena couldn't shake the feeling of Elara's piercing gaze following them, her mind swirling wit

clenched. "My parents were killed by werewolves," he said, his voice laced with bitterness.Elder Miriam nodded, her expression somber. "The curse has caused great suffering. But you, Lena, are the key to ending it. The moonchild is destined to lift the curse and restore balance."Lena felt a mix of awe and fear. "How? What do I need to do?"Elder Miriam reached for a small, intricately carved box and opened it to reveal a gem that shimmered with an ethereal light. "This gem is imbued with the power of the moon goddess. It will reveal your true nature."Before Lena could react, Elder Miriam placed the gem in her hand. The moment it touched her skin, a searing pain shot through her, and her body began to contort and transform. She tried to scream, but a guttural growl escaped her lips instead.Draven's eyes widened in horror as he watched Lena turn into a werewolf. His face twisted with rage and betrayal. "What have you done?" he shouted at Elder Miriam. "She's a werewolf!"Lena's transformation completed, and she stood there, her heart pounding in her chest, feeling both powerful and terrified. She looked at Draven, her eyes pleading for understanding.But Draven's expression was cold, his hatred for werewolves burning brightly. "Stay away from me," he spat, his voice dripping with venom. "I can't believe I trusted you."Elder Miriam stepped forward, her voice calm but firm. "This is Lena's destiny, Draven. She must learn to control her powers if we are to break the curse."Draven shook his head, backing away. "I can't do this. I can't be around her."With that, he turned and stormed out of the dwelling, leaving Lena standing there, her heart shattered and her mind reeling from the revelation of her true nature.The echoes of Draven's angry footsteps had barely faded when Lena's composure shattered. She whirled on Elder Miriam, her voice raw with betrayal and anger."Why did you do that?" she shouted, her eyes blazing with a mix of fury and desperation. "Draven was the only person I trusted, and now he wants nothing to do with me!"Elder Miriam stood her ground, her expression calm and unyielding. "Lena, you needed to see the truth for yourself.""The truth?" Lena's voice broke. "The truth has cost me the only friend I had here. How could you do this to me?"Miriam took a step closer, her gaze steady and compassionate. "Because you needed to understand your destiny. This village, your parents, the cu