Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

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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 her

blades clashed. Arianna's movements were erratic, her injuries from their previous fight

"The King will have

her blow and countered with a powerful strike, sending her stumbling back. "You don't know what it means to protect someone you

roar, Cassian launched a flurry of attacks, finally disarming Arianna and driving her to her knees. She glared up at him, her

at Selene's ward. The room trembled as the barrier

moment, a burst of light filled the room as Aurora appeared at the entrance, her silver hair shimmering and her glowing eyes fixed