Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 121

The Lycan King's towering form loomed over the battlefield, his green eyes glowing with malicious glee as he advanced. The wolves who remained standing formed a shaky line of defense, but their numbers had been decimated, and their courage faltered under the sheer weight of his presence.

Cassian struggled to his feet, blood dripping from a deep gash on his arm. He clenched his blade tighter, positioning himself protectively in front of Aurora. "If you want her, you'll have to go through me."

The Lycan King laughed, a low, menacing sound that sent shivers through the gathered wolves. "Such bravery," he sneered. "And yet so pointless."

Aurora, weakened by the battle and her efforts to wield the Lunar Key, tried to summon her remaining strength. Her hand tightened around the fractured artifact, feeling its sharp edges bite into her palm. The Key pulsed faintly, a flicker of defiance against the overwhelming darkness surrounding them.

"You can't have the Pact," she said, her voice hoarse but unwavering.

The Lycan King tilted his head, amusement dancing in his cruel smile. "The Pact was never yours to keep, little Luna. It has always belonged to me."

With a swift motion, he raised his clawed hand, dark energy crackling in the air as he prepared to strike. Cassian leaped forward, slashing at him with all his might, but the Lycan King swatted him away like a mere insect. Cassian crashed into the rubble, groaning in pain as he struggled to rise again.

Before the King could deliver a fatal blow, a searing beam of silver light shot through the battlefield, striking him squarely in the chest and halting his advance.

blazing with power as he raised his hands. "Not while I still stand," the moon wolf growled, his voice

his expression twisting in

that sent the King skidding backward. The

herself to her feet. "We have to drive

the wolves formed a tight circle around the King, launching a coordinated

King roared in frustration, his shadow beasts surging forward to shield him. Chaos erupted as

channeled what remained of her strength.

forcing him to retreat further into the shadows.

into black mist,

its once-dazzling radiance reduced to faint, erratic pulses. She pressed a hand to her abdomen, feeling the

from his injuries. He crouched beside her, his hand brushing her shoulder with gentle urgency. "Aurora, you

gaze fixed on the broken Key. "I can't. Not when the

heavy with concern. "We'll find a way. But you can't push yourself

snapped, though her tone quickly softened. "That's why we can't stop. The Lycan King won't give us time