Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 128

Aurora's breaths came in shallow gasps as she faced the Lycan King. The crystalline structures of the grove glowed faintly, their light fighting against the encroaching shadows. The jagged shard of dark crystal in the Lycan King's hands pulsed ominously, radiating a

corrupting energy that made the air feel heavy and wrong.

"You see, Aurora," the Lycan King began, his tone dripping with malice, "this grove was always destined to be mine. The Pact's energy is a tool-one I've perfected. And now, your child's presence ensures my victory."

"Stay back!" Cassian growled, stepping protectively in front of Aurora. His blade gleamed in the dim light, but the Lycan King seemed unimpressed.

"Brave," the Lycan King said, smirking. "But bravery is no substitute for power."

Aurora straightened, summoning every ounce of strength she had. "You'll never win," she said, her voice trembling but resolute.

to the shard in his hands. "This is the heart of the Pact's corruption, and your child's essence is feeding it, bridging the gap between

her roiled violently, as if responding to his words. She felt the presence of her child, warm but vulnerable, intertwined with the ancient

arm. "We have

a wave of darkness surged outward. Cassian leapt forward, slashing at the tendrils of shadow that lashed toward them. The wolves burst into the sanctum, engaging

was relentless. Nathan fought

the shard. She knew

a stark contrast to the shard's darkness. She stepped

Cassian shouted, fighting his way

radiant light spreading through the sanctum. The Lycan King

through her, but she held firm. The light intensified, driving

the Lycan King roared, his

I can," Aurora replied,