Aurora swung her blade, its light flaring brilliantly as it collided with the Lycan King's dark sphere. The resulting explosion of energy sent waves of force across the battlefield, staggering both wolves and shadow beasts alike. Aurora's knees buckled, her body trembling under the strain of containing the Pact's power.

From behind her, Cassian rushed forward, his claws glowing faintly with the Pact's energy as he placed himself between Aurora and the Lycan King. "You're not doing this alone," he said, his voice firm. The Lycan King sneered. "How touching. You think your bond can save you?"

Cassian didn't respond with words. Instead, he lunged, his claws slicing through the shadow tendrils surrounding the Lycan King. Aurora found her footing, drawing strength from Cassian's unwavering presence.

As the Lycan King retaliated, launching a series of shadowy attacks, Aurora reached out with her mind, connecting to the faint thread of energy tied to her daughter. A surge of warmth and light flooded her senses, steadying the chaos within her.

With renewed strength, Aurora joined Cassian, their combined attacks forcing the Lycan King to retreat step by step. The battlefield seemed to shift as the wolves rallied, sensing the tide turning in their favor.

The Lycan King's eyes glowed with fury as he unleashed a deafening roar, opening a rift of shadow behind him. "This isn't over," he snarled. "You'll never stop me."

Aurora and Cassian stood their ground, watching as he retreated into the darkness, the rift sealing shut behind him. The storm over the battlefield dissipated, leaving an eerie silence in its wake.noveldrama

Nathan approached, bloodied but standing tall. "We've driven them back," he said. "But for how long?"

Aurora sheathed her blade, exhaustion washing over her. "Long enough to regroup," she said, though uncertainty lingered in her voice.