Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 143

Cassian's sword trembled in his hand as he stood before the Heart of Solara, its corrupted energy radiating waves of malevolence. He raised the blade, preparing to strike, but the shadows in the room twisted unnaturally, coalescing into a towering figure the Lycan King. His dark armor seemed to drink in the light, and his eyes burned with triumph.

"You're predictable," the Lycan King sneered, his voice a deep rumble that filled the chamber. "Did you really think you could destroy the Heart without consequences?"

With a flick of his wrist, the Lycan King sent a pulse of shadow energy rippling through the room. Cassian staggered, barely able to keep his footing. Anica scrambled to his side, her face pale but determined.

you done?" Cassian growled, his sword

artifact-it's a lifeline. Aurora's child is bound to its power, their essence woven into the very fabric of

his gaze darting to the dim light emanating from the Heart. Doubt clawed at him, and the weight of

beside her, his face etched with concern. "You can't keep this up!" he barked, but Aurora barely heard him. Her connection to the Pact was slipping away, her child's presence

with raw power. "Surrender now," he said, his voice almost gentle, "and I will spare

in his chest, but the lives of the pack, of their child,

the Lycan King demanded, his