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The news of Aurora's pregnancy remained between her and Cassian for the time being. They decided to wait until the right moment to tell the pack, knowing that the revelation would bring both joy and complications. Aurora spent more time with her mother, Lila's quiet wisdom a comfort as she navigated the whirlwind of emotions that came with her new reality.

"You're stronger than you realize," Lila said one evening as they worked together. "This child will be a symbol of hope for the pack. But you must be ready for the challenges that come with it." Aurora nodded, her hand resting over her abdomen. "I will be."

But her quiet resolve was shattered that night.

The pack had gathered around the central fire for a rare moment of celebration. The air was filled with laughter and the sound of music, a reminder of the unity they had fought so hard to protect.

Aurora and Cassian stood at the edge of the crowd, their hands brushing as they exchanged quiet smiles. But the moment was interrupted by the arrival of a scout, his breathless urgency cutting through the revelry. "Alpha!" the scout called, his voice sharp.

Cassian stepped forward, his expression instantly serious. "What is it?"

to Aurora before he spoke. "There's someone at the gates. A lone wolf. They're

chest tightened as unease coiled

they said

rippled through the gathered wolves. Cassian's

he asked,

her head, her mind racing. Only her mother and Cassian knew about the pregnancy-or so she

turned to the scout.

crowd parted as the scout escorted the stranger into the clearing. Aurora's breath caught as the figure stepped into the firelight-a woman with piercing eyes and an air of authority that made the wolves bristle. "Who

before settling on Aurora. Her lips

she said, her tone calm but laced with something that made Aurora's skin prickle. "And I'm here because your child-your heir-is far more

clearing fell silent, the weight of her words

Aurora asked, her voice

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