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.

curled into a cruel smile. "Do you think you can protect it

of shadow energy that struck her like a physical blow. She stumbled, the Heart slipping from her grasp and rolling across the

dark energy surrounding him was too strong. With a flick of his wrist, the Lycan King

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 power," the Lycan King said, his voice reverent

to stop him. But her connection wavered, the strain

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

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