Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 135

The air in the citadel turned oppressive as the Lycan King's forces surged into the chamber, their snarls echoing off the crystalline walls. Shadow beasts darted through the rubble, their forms flickering like phantoms as they attacked with relentless ferocity. "Protect the Heart!" Cassian roared, his blade slicing through a lunging beast.

Aurora stood near the pedestal, the Heart of Solara clutched tightly in her hands. Its once-brilliant light flickered uncertainly, dimming as the Lycan King stepped into the chamber. His crimson eyes locked onto Aurora, and his chilling presence sent a ripple of dread through her.

"You've done well to bring it this far," he sneered, his voice a mixture of mockery and menace. "But the Heart of Solara was never meant for you."

Aurora raised the artifact higher, feeling its power surge faintly within her grasp. "You'll never have it," she said, her voice shaking but resolute.

into a cruel smile. "Do you think you can protect it from me, child? The Pact bends to my will.

that struck her like a physical

flick of his wrist, the Lycan King sent Cassian sprawling, his body hitting the wall with a sickening thud. "Cassian!"

to pick it up. The artifact pulsed weakly in his hands, its silvery glow tainted by streaks of black as he poured his dark energy into it. "The Heart will amplify the Pact's

to stop him. But

King's corruption. Crystalline shards fell from the ceiling,

"We can't fight him here! The entire structure is