The tranquility of the forest shattered as the howl of an enemy wolf echoed through the trees. Aurora's chest tightened as she stood at the edge of the encampment, her hand gripping Cassian's arm for support. "The Lycan King's forces," Cassian muttered, his voice like a growl.

But when the first of the attackers emerged, it wasn't the Lycan King who led them it was Arianna.

She moved like a storm, her dark hair whipping around her face and her eyes burning with fury. Fully healed and radiating newfound power, she tore through the pack's eastern outpost, leaving devastation in her wake. Wolves fought valiantly to hold her back, but her strength was otherworldly.

As reports of the assault reached the main camp, Cassian immediately called for reinforcements. "We can't let her get any closer," he said, his tone sharp.

Aurora's fingers trembled as she felt the Pact's energy surge within her. It wasn't fear that gripped her it was a strange, insistent pull, like the Pact itself was trying to tell her something.

"She's not just attacking," Aurora said suddenly. "This is a message. The Lycan King is making his move."noveldrama

Selene appeared at her side, her face grim. "The Pact agrees. Something larger is coming."

As Cassian prepared to leave with a team of warriors to intercept Arianna, Aurora doubled over, clutching her abdomen. A sharp, searing pain rippled through her, stealing her breath. "Cassian," she gasped, her voice strained.

He was at her side in an instant, his strong arms steadying her. "It's starting," he said, his voice tinged with both awe and fear.

Aurora nodded, her eyes meeting his. The child-this fragile yet powerful vessel was coming into the world. And with it, so was the storm that would determine their fate.