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The eerie howls of shadow wolves shattered the stillness of Fenrir's camp, cutting through the night like a warning. Warriors scrambled to their posts, weapons gleaming under the pale moonlight. Aurora and Cassian were already moving, their instincts sharp and their "They're testing us," Cassian muttered, gripping his blade as the first wave of shadow wolves emerged from the treeline.
Aurora nodded, her silver eyes narrowing. "They're after the children."
Fenrir's warriors clashed with the wolves in a brutal frenzy of teeth and steel. Aurora leapt into the fray, her movements precise as her blade found its mark again and again. Beside her, Cassian fought with the ferocity of a true Alpha, his strikes powerful and unyielding.
In a secluded chamber within the camp, Selene crouched protectively beside Elyra and Dain. Elyra's small hands gripped the edges of her cloak as she stared at the chaos outside, her silver hair glowing faintly. "Stay hidden," Selene whispered, her voice firm but calming.
But Elyra couldn't stay still. She felt the energy of the Pact stirring within her, a pulsing force that begged for release.
"I can help," Elyra said, her voice trembling but determined.
"Not yet," Selene said sharply. "You're not ready."
A loud crash came from outside as a shadow wolf broke through the line of defenders, its dark eyes fixed on the hidden chamber. Selene stood, readying her magic, but before she could act, Elyra stepped forward. "No!" Elyra cried, raising her hands. A burst of light exploded from her, flooding the area with a radiant energy that disoriented the attackers and sent them scattering.
In the stunned silence that followed, Aurora and Cassian rushed to the chamber. Aurora's eyes widened at the sight of her glowing daughter, standing amid the remnants of her unleashed power.
"Elyra," Aurora whispered, kneeling to embrace her.
Cassian stood behind her, his gaze heavy with both pride and concern. "Her powers are growing," he said, his voice low. "Faster than we thought."
Aurora's heart ached with the realization. They were running out of time to prepare Elyra for the challenges ahead.