Chapter

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The attack came at twilight, the fading light casting long shadows over the camp. Arianna's forces struck swiftly, slipping through the forest like specters. Wolves patrolling the outer defenses barely had time to sound the alarm before the clash of claws and steel rang out. Cassian barked orders, his blade flashing as he defended a group of retreating scouts. Aurora emerged from the healer's tent, her eyes blazing with determination as the energy of the Pact surged within her.

"Take the eastern flank!" Cassian shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos.

a

sneered, her blade slicing dangerously

retorted, her power flaring as

was fierce and personal, the air crackling with their shared hatred. Aurora managed to gain the upper hand, her blade pressed to Arianna's throat.

echoed through the clearing: "The

frozen for a moment, her grip on her weapon tightening. She returned to the camp,

can't let them bait us," Cassian said, concern

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