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Selene stood in the center of the nursery, her arms outstretched as a shimmering ward pulsed around her and Aurora's daughter. The Lycan King loomed at the threshold, his dark energy coiling and pressing against the protective barrier like an ominous tide. "Do you truly think this fragile magic will stop me?" the Lycan King growled, his voice like thunder. "Surrender the child, and I might let you live long enough to see my reign."

Selene's jaw clenched as sweat beaded on her brow. "You'll have to kill me first," she said, her voice steady despite the mounting pressure.

The Lycan King raised his hand, sending a wave of shadow energy crashing against the ward. Selene staggered but held firm, drawing on every ounce of her knowledge and connection to the Pact. Behind her, the baby's cries grew louder, filling the air with a sound that resonated like a heartbeat.noveldrama

Meanwhile, outside the camp, Aurora pushed herself forward, her breaths labored and her vision narrowing. Every step felt like a battle against her own failing body, but she refused to stop. The Pact's energy flickered around her, urging her onward even as it drained her strength.

Cassian, still locked in combat with Arianna, snarled as their blades clashed. Arianna's movements were erratic, her injuries from their previous fight slowing her down, but her fury made her strikes deadly.

"You can't protect her forever," Arianna hissed, lunging at Cassian. "The King will have the child, and you'll die knowing you failed!"

Cassian deflected her blow and countered with a powerful strike, sending her stumbling back. "You don't know what it means to protect someone you love," he retorted, his voice filled with venom. "That's why you'll never win."

With a roar, Cassian launched a flurry of attacks, finally disarming Arianna and driving her to her knees. She glared up at him, her eyes burning with defiance even as blood dripped from her wounds.

Inside the camp, the Lycan King advanced another step, his dark energy tearing at Selene's ward. The room trembled as the barrier began to crack. Selene gasped, her strength faltering. "Aurora," she whispered, her voice filled with desperation.

At that moment, a burst of light filled the room as Aurora appeared at the entrance, her silver hair shimmering and her glowing eyes fixed on the Lycan King.

"You won't take her," Aurora said, her voice resolute despite the tremor in her limbs.

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