Chapter
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Within the depths of his fortress, the Lycan King stood before the Heart of Solara, now darkened with veins of shadow magic threading through its once-pure crystalline form. Chanting ancient, guttural words, he raised his hands, and the Heart pulsed with an ominous energy, creating a black rift that spiraled upward. The chamber trembled as the rift expanded, its energy seeping into the fabric of the Pact.
"Let the world bow," the Lycan King muttered, his eyes gleaming with twisted satisfaction.noveldrama
Miles away, Aurora stood in the center of the pack's meeting ground, her voice steady but urgent as she addressed the gathered leaders of the neighboring packs. The air was tense, thick with apprehension as wolves debated the wisdom of following her into battle. "We're not just fighting for our survival," Aurora said, her silver hair glinting under the moonlight. "We're fighting for the future of all our kind."
An older wolf with grizzled fur stepped forward, his skepticism evident. "And what of the child you carry? Can you guarantee she won't become the Lycan King's tool, as he claims?"
Cassian bristled, stepping closer to Aurora. "That child is the key to saving us all. Doubt her again, and you'll answer to me."
Erya intervened, his commanding presence silencing the murmurs. "Aurora has proven her resolve time and again. If she believes we can win, I'll stand by her."
Aurora met his gaze with a grateful nod before scanning the crowd. "This isn't about one pack or one leader. It's about all of us. If we don't unite now, the Lycan King will pick us off one by one."
Her words resonated, and one by one, the packs pledged their allegiance. However, the unity was fragile, and whispers of doubt lingered in the corners.
Later that night, as Aurora rested, a vision engulfed her a searing image of the Heart of Solara shattering, its fragments scattering across the skies like dying stars. Darkness consumed the world, the rift tearing through the Pact's fabric until nothing remained. Aurora awoke with a gasp, clutching her chest. Cassian was by her side instantly, his concern evident.
"What did you see?" he asked, his hand steadying her.
"The Heart... it's breaking," she whispered, her voice trembling. "If we don't stop him, everything will be lost."