Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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Selene stood in the center of the nursery, her arms outstretched as a shimmering ward pulsed around her and Aurora's daughter. The Lycan King loomed at the threshold, his dark energy coiling and pressing against the protective barrier like an ominous tide. "Do you truly think this fragile magic will stop me?" the Lycan King growled, his voice like thunder. "Surrender the child, and I might let you live long enough to see my reign."

Selene's jaw clenched as sweat beaded on her brow. "You'll have to kill me first," she said, her voice steady despite the mounting pressure.

The Lycan King raised his hand, sending a wave of shadow energy crashing against the ward. Selene staggered but held firm, drawing on every ounce of her knowledge and connection to the Pact. Behind her, the baby's cries grew louder, filling the air with a sound that resonated like a heartbeat.

pushed herself forward, her breaths labored and her vision narrowing. Every step felt like a battle against her own failing body, but she refused to stop. The Pact's energy flickered around her, urging her onward even as it drained

snarled as their blades clashed. Arianna's movements were erratic,

hissed, lunging at Cassian. "The

"You don't know what it means to protect someone

attacks, finally disarming Arianna and driving her to her knees. She glared up at him, her eyes burning with defiance even as blood dripped from

the Lycan King advanced another step, his dark energy tearing at Selene's ward. The room trembled as the barrier began to crack.

Aurora appeared at the entrance,