Chapter 200 AURORA Trajans smile sends a shiver down my spine .

Something about it feels off , though I just cant place why ..

The pack surrounds him , cheering , relieved at his return to health , but theres a shadow in my chest .

Welcome back , I say , my voice even , but inside , my spine is crawling .

Trajan nods , his face warm , yet faintly removed .

Its good to be back .

But when his eyes briefly lock with mine , something has flashed through them , cold and detached .

My chest tightens at the image , but I dont get to dwell on it .

Later , as the pack scattered , I stepped to the edge of the forest for some peace .

My pendant rests against my chest , its soft glow a gentle reminder of whats still to come .

The Moon Goddesss warning seems to echo in my mind : Your choices will decide the course of all .

But tonight , the silence is broken .

Are you ready to embrace what lies within you ? a voice says Chapter 200 from behind me .

I whirl around , dagger in hand , but theres no one there .

The pendant heats up instead , and everything around me blurs .

When I blink again , Im not in the forest anymore .

2/6 Im standing in a great silver lit meadow , the air shining with power .

Before me stands the Moon Goddess herself , serene and overwhelming .

Aurora , she says , her voice like a melody .

My throat tightens .

Goddess … why am I here ? You are at a crossroads , she says , stepping closer .

The essence within you is awakening .

To defeat the Nameless , you must fully embrace it .

The weight of her words crashes down on me .

And what happens if I do ? What will it cost me ? Her gaze softens , but theres a sadness in her eyes .

The power will grant you strength beyond measure .

But it will also test your humanity .

, you may become something …

My stomach turns .

What does that mean ? You will no longer be entirely mortal

and what you become will

path is not without sacrifice

my

How do I know its worth it ?

those you

Seek their guidance .

the decision is yours alone

and Im back in the forest

on my chest as I walk toward the packhouse , my thoughts a jumbled

room , calling in the people I trust most

their faces , but they listen

the tide , I say , my voice steady despite

cost … Youre afraid of losing yourself , Piper says

I nod .

I lead this pack ? How can I protect you all ? Dane steps forward

youve always been our

seemed impossible , you never

who

if I cant ?

wont be alone , he

be here to remind you of

leans against the wall

a double edged sword

if the goddess believes youre capable , maybe

a hand on my

you

stand by you , no matter

something inside me , but the

know exactly what I

night , in the heart of the forest , I sat alone and watched the pendant grow brighter by the

, I

me , seeping into my skin , filling every

leaves a symphony

power comes the shadow

whisper at the edges of my mind , begging me to let go

completely .

them ,

You are enough .

I say aloud , my

wont lose myself

become a cacophony of promises and

as I clutch the pendant ,

like a dying

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