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uncertain glances.

The camp was heavy with unease as Aurora, Cassian, and the others returned. Cassian leaned against Aurora for support, his injuries stark despite his insistence on walking unassisted. The wolves gathered around them in silence, their worry palpable as they exchanged "Take him to the healers," Aurora ordered, her voice steady but her eyes betraying her fear.

Cassian gave her hand a reassuring squeeze before the healers led him away. "Don't lose sight of the goal, Aurora. The pack needs you." Aurora turned back to face the waiting crowd. Doubt rippled through the wolves like an unspoken storm, their murmurs growing louder. "We barely survived that fight."

"How can we win against the Lycan King himself?"

Aurora stepped forward, her silver hair catching the firelight as she raised her voice. "We survived because we stood together. Yes, we were hurt, but the Lycan King didn't win. He retreated. That means we have a chance, but only if we don't falter now." Selene's sharp voice cut through the murmurs. "Aurora's right. But don't mistake his retreat for defeat. The Lycan King is preparing for his final move, and it's aimed directly at the Pact's heart. If he succeeds, there will be nothing left of our world." Anica approached, maps in hand. "We need allies. The moon wolves have power that rivals the Lycan King's, and their knowledge of magic could tip the balance in our favor."

Cassian, his voice hoarse but resolute, called from the healer's tent. "They're unpredictable and reclusive. We can't trust them to stand with us."noveldrama

"We don't have a choice," Aurora said, her tone leaving no room for argument. "If we stay here and wait, the Lycan King will destroy everything."

Cassian frowned, but nodded. "Then I'm going with you."

"You're not well enough," Aurora argued.

His golden eyes burned with determination. "I'm not letting you face this alone."

That night, as the pack prepared for the dangerous mission, Aurora visited Cassian. The healers had bound his wounds, but the strain of their last battle still showed in the lines of his face.

"I wish you'd let me go without you," she admitted.

He reached for her hand, his grip strong despite his injuries. "And I wish you'd let me protect you, but I know better. So let's face this together."

Aurora leaned into him, their foreheads touching briefly. "Together," she whispered.