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The morning after the attack, the tension in Fenrir's camp was palpable. The air smelled of burnt wood and blood, and warriors moved with an edge of unease. Aurora and Cassian sat across from Fenrir in the central hall, the mood between them tense. "They're getting bolder," Fenrir said, his tone grim. "And smarter. This wasn't a random attack."

"They were targeting the children," Aurora said. Her voice was steady, but her hands trembled slightly as she thought of Elyra's glow lighting up the battlefield.

Fenrir's golden eyes flickered with something unreadable. "Dain fought them off as well as he could. He'll learn to be stronger."

"This isn't about strength," Aurora snapped, leaning forward. "They shouldn't have to fight at all."

Fenrir raised a brow. "What are you suggesting?"

Aurora hesitated, her gaze darting to Cassian, who nodded almost imperceptibly. She turned back to Fenrir, her resolve hardening. "We send them to the mortal world. Somewhere the Lycan King's influence can't reach."

The room fell into a stunned silence. Fenrir stood abruptly, his towering form casting a shadow over the table. "The mortal world? That's your solution? To hide them?"

"It's not hiding," Aurora said firmly. "It's protecting them. The mortal world is free from the Pact's energy and the Lycan King's curse. They'll grow up without the constant threat of shadow beasts or political games. They'll be safe." Fenrir paced, his steps heavy. "You don't understand what you're asking. The mortal world is unpredictable. Dangerous in ways our children don't know how to face."

"And yet," Aurora countered, "it's the one place where they won't be hunted for what they are."

Cassian crossed his arms, his voice low but commanding. "This isn't a debate, Fenrir. You saw what happened last night. How many more attacks will it take for you to see reason?"

Fenrir's jaw tightened, his golden eyes narrowing. "If we send them, they'll grow up without us. Without their heritage. Is that what you want?"

Aurora's voice softened, though her resolve didn't waver. "What I want is for my daughter to live. To have a chance at happiness without the weight of the Pact crushing her. And you want the same for Dain, whether you admit it or not." Fenrir stopped pacing, his gaze locked on Aurora's. For a long moment, he said nothing, the weight of her words sinking in. Finally, he exhaled sharply.

"I need time to consider this," he said, his tone clipped but resigned.noveldrama

Aurora nodded. "Take your time, but understand this: we don't have much left."

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