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.

already am," the Lycan King replied, gesturing to the shard in his hands. "This is the heart of the Pact's corruption, and your child's essence

Pact's energy within her roiled violently, as if responding to his words. She felt the presence of

arm. "We

leapt forward, slashing at the tendrils of shadow that lashed toward them. The wolves burst into the

hurled glyphs of light, forcing the beasts back momentarily, but the tide was relentless.

eyes locked onto the shard. She knew what

contrast to the shard's darkness. She stepped forward, her legs trembling as

Cassian shouted, fighting

spreading through the sanctum. The Lycan King snarled as the light clashed with the shard's darkness, the

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

Lycan King roared,

know I can," Aurora replied, her