Chapter

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The Lycan King's advance was relentless. The shadow beasts returned with renewed fury, their dark forms pressing against the pack's defenses like a tide. Wolves fell back, their lines buckling under the sheer force of the attack.

Cassian stood at the forefront, his blade cutting through the onslaught with deadly precision. His commands rang clear, rallying the pack as best he could. "Hold the line! Protect the camp at all costs!"

But it was clear they were outnumbered and outmatched.

Inside the infirmary, Aurora sat on the edge of the cot, her body trembling from exhaustion. Her wounds from childbirth were still fresh, and her connection to the Pact was fragile at best. Selene hovered over the newborn, her wards glowing brightly as she whispered protective incantations.noveldrama

Aurora's heart clenched as another wave of malevolence swept over her, stronger and closer than before. She couldn't sit by any longer.

"I'm going out there," she said, pushing herself to her feet.

Selene stepped in front of her, her expression stern. "You're in no condition to fight. If you collapse, they'll overrun us."

Aurora's eyes burned with determination. "If I don't go, they'll take her."

Cassian burst into the room, his armor dented and his face smeared with blood. "Aurora, stay here. I'll handle this."

"No," she said firmly, her voice cutting through the tension. "This isn't just your fight. It's mine too."

Cassian opened his mouth to argue, but the look in Aurora's eyes silenced him. He nodded reluctantly, understanding that nothing he could say would change her mind.

Aurora retrieved her blade, the weapon pulsing faintly with the Pact's energy as she gripped it tightly. "Selene, keep her safe," she said, casting one last glance at her daughter.

"I will," Selene said, her tone leaving no room for doubt.

Aurora stepped outside, the cold night air biting against her skin. The battlefield was a maelstrom of chaos, shadow beasts tearing through the lines as wolves fought desperately to hold their ground.

As she strode forward, the Pact's energy surged within her, illuminating her blade with a radiant glow. Wolves turned to her, their eyes lighting up with hope at the sight of their Luna stepping onto the field. "Aurora!" Cassian shouted, cutting through a shadow beast to reach her. "Stay close to me."

"No," she said, her voice steady and commanding. "I need to face him. Alone."

Cassian hesitated, his jaw tightening. He wanted to protect her, but he knew better than to argue. "Then I'll clear the way," he said, turning to lead her forward. The Lycan King's presence loomed at the edge of the battlefield, his dark form standing taller than the others, his red eyes burning with cruel intent.

Aurora's steps quickened as she advanced, her blade glowing brighter with each stride. The Lycan King turned to her, a twisted smile curling across his face. "So, the vessel's mother finally emerges," he said, his voice like a rumble of distant thunder. "Come, show me the power of the Pact."