As the magic swirled violently around Ronan, his body convulsed, and his snarls turned into agonized roars. The dark energy inside him fought back, stronger than anyone anticipated. Analyn's chanting faltered for a moment, her face contorted with concentration and fear.
Suddenly, the air grew thick, almost suffocating, and a dark, swirling vortex began to form around Ronan. It lashed out violently, knocking Alpha Jasper and Valentina back against the stone walls. Liz let out a scream as the magic surged uncontrollably, filling the dungeon with a low, ominous hum.
"Something's wrong," Matthew muttered, his eyes wide as he tried to step forward to assist. But as soon as he did, a powerful force knocked him off his feet, sending him crashing into the wall. Callan grabbed him before he could hit the ground, his own eyes glowing with supernatural energy as he struggled to hold his footing.