Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 126

The forest seemed to conspire against them. Vines writhed like snakes, roots jutted from the ground to trip unwary feet, and the air itself felt thick, as though breathing was a struggle. The further Aurora and her group traveled, the more oppressive the terrain became.

Every step toward the Ecliptic Grove felt like a battle in itself.

Aurora's silver hair shimmered faintly as the Pact's energy surged within her, but the power was unpredictable. It erupted in pulses, sending bursts of light outward that sometimes cleared their path and other times triggered magical traps hidden among the foliage. "Watch out!" Anica shouted as one such pulse activated a glyph, releasing a cascade of shadowy tendrils from the trees. The group dodged and slashed at the onslaught, narrowly avoiding capture.

Cassian rounded on Aurora as soon as they were clear, his golden eyes blazing. "You have to control it! You're going to get us all killed!"

chest heaving. "Do you think I want this? The

frustration clear. "You're putting yourself and our child

"Do

surrounding forest. "Save the fight for later.

silent save for the occasional snap of branches underfoot. The forest's hostility grew more intense, forcing them

sight was marred by the presence of the Lycan King's forces. Shadow beasts prowled the grove's perimeter, and

Pact's energy pulsed within her, both calling her forward and warning her of the danger. "They're already here,"