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 .

yourself to it , you may

My stomach turns .

? You will no longer

between who you are and what you become will

not

3/6 I close my eyes , my mind

choice ? How do I know its worth it ? You must trust your heart , she says

you hold

Seek their guidance .

ultimately , the decision

and Im back

heavier on my chest as I walk toward the packhouse , my thoughts

calling in the people I trust most : Piper

is etched into their faces , but

, I say , my voice steady despite

of losing yourself , Piper

I nod .

this pack ? How can I protect you all ? Dane steps forward , his eyes meeting mine with

, youve always been

seemed impossible

who they are , its

200 But what if I cant ? I whisper

wont be alone , he says firmly

be here to remind you of

leans against the wall , arms

a

capable , maybe

a hand

trust you , Aurora

well stand by you , no matter

inside me , but

also know exactly what I must

I sat alone and watched the pendant grow brighter

ready ,

pulses and the light envelops me , seeping into my skin , filling every inch of

leaves a symphony

power comes the

of my mind , begging me to

completely .

dont need them ,

You are enough .

No , I say aloud

lose

whispers become a cacophony of promises and threats

as I clutch the

a dying flame

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