Sophia held the crescent moon pendant, its glow intensifying as the eclipse reached its peak.
Adèle's eyes widened. "You can't wield that power."
Sophia's determination fueled the pendant's energy.
"Bastien, now!" Sophia cried.
Bastien, still in his loup-garou form, burst into the chamber.
Together, they channeled the pendant's power.
The inscription "Blood of Dubois, heart of LaMorte" illuminated.
Adèle's body began to glow.
Her vampire form began to dissipate.
The curse was breaking.
As the eclipse ended, Bayou Bleu's shadows receded.
The LaMorte estate crumbled.
Adèle, now human, stood before them.
"What have you done?" Adèle whispered.
Bastien transformed back.
"We freed you," Sophia said.
Adèle's gaze shifted.
"My ancestor's wrongdoings...I'll make amends."
Bastien extended his hand.
"Join us. Protect Bayou Bleu together."
Adèle hesitated.
Then took Bastien's hand.
A newfound alliance formed.
As the trio walked out.
Mère Jalouse smiled.
"Le destin est réparé."
(Destiny is mended.)
But amidst peace.
Whispers spread.
A new darkness stirs.
Beyond Bayou Bleu.
The shadow's reach.
Expands.