Masuk(Ava’s POV)The dragon’s roar was a physical force, a shockwave of sound that knocked me off my feet and sent me skidding across the jagged obsidian rocks. I curled my body around Leo, shielding him from the flying debris, my back taking the brunt of the impact."Ava!" Julian shouted, scrambling to his feet and rushing to my side."I am fine," I gasped, though my ribs screamed in protest. "Protect Leo!"The dragon was monstrous. It was easily the size of a small skyscraper, its body covered in obsidian scales that seemed to absorb the light of the dawn. Its wings were massive, leathery membranes that blocked out the sky, and its eyes burned with a terrifying, molten gold fire."I ask again," the dragon rumbled, its voice vibrating through the mountain. "Who dares to awaken me from my slumber?""We did not mean to wake you!" Julian shouted, positioning himself between us and the beast. He still held his silver sword, but it looked like a toothpick compared to the dragon's massive claws
(Ava’s POV)I was kneeling in the dirt of the ruined garden, my hands clutching the empty space where my son had just been. The silence of the night was deafening, broken only by the sound of my own broken sobs. My chest felt hollow, as if Vance had reached into my body and ripped my still-beating heart right out of my chest."Ava, get up," Julian's voice was strained, barely containing his own panic. He grabbed my shoulders, pulling me to my feet. "We need to move. We have to go after him.""He took my baby," I whispered, my voice hoarse. "He took Leo.""And we are going to get him back," Julian said fiercely. "But I cannot do this without you. I need my Luna."I looked into his gray eyes, seeing the absolute terror hiding behind his Alpha facade. He was just as terrified as I was, but he was forcing himself to be strong. I took a deep, shuddering breath, forcing the despair down into a tight, hard ball in my stomach. I could break down later. Right now, I had to be a mother."Obsidi
(Ava’s POV)The blood-red moon hung over the estate like a giant, bleeding eye. The warmth of the Moon Goddess's light faded from my veins, replaced by a creeping, primal dread that made my skin crawl. The celebration died instantly. The cheers of the pack turned into gasps of terror."Julian," I whispered, clutching Leo tightly to my chest. "What is happening?"Julian stared at the crimson sky, his face pale. "The Blood Moon. It is an ancient omen. It only rises when a great evil is about to be unleashed upon the world."Alaric rushed forward, his broadsword drawn. "We need to get everyone inside the manor! The Blood Moon weakens our protective wards. It gives power to the dark creatures.""Move!" Julian roared, his Alpha command cutting through the panic. "Everyone inside the great hall! Enforcers, form a perimeter!"The pack scrambled toward the manor, but they were too slow. The ground beneath us began to tremble, and a low, rumbling growl echoed from the dark forest surrounding t
(Ava’s POV)The word hung in the cold night air like a death sentence. The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the distant sound of the wind rustling through the ancient oak trees. Julian’s grip on my hand tightened to the point of pain, his face draining of all color."No," Julian said, his voice a low, dangerous growl. "Absolutely not. I forbid it.""You cannot forbid this, Julian," I said, my voice calm despite the terror clawing at my chest. "The Heart is corrupted. If we do not cleanse it, every Lycan in the world will turn into a feral beast. Our son will turn into a monster.""I do not care about the rest of the world," Julian snarled, his gray eyes flashing gold. "I care about you. I will not let you sacrifice yourself. We will find another way.""There is no other way," Alaric interrupted, his voice heavy with sorrow. He stepped forward, his broadsword hanging limply at his side. "I have studied the old texts. The Heart of the Moon can only be cleansed by the
(Ava’s POV)The cheering of the crowd died instantly, replaced by a suffocating, terrified silence. The beautiful garden, which had been bathed in golden sunset light moments ago, was now plunged into an unnatural, freezing darkness. The only light came from the massive, glowing red eye hovering in the storm cloud above us.Julian shoved me behind him, his claws extending with a sharp, metallic sound. "Everyone get inside the manor!" he roared, his Alpha command echoing across the gardens. "Get the children to the safe rooms!"The pack members scrambled in a panic, mothers grabbing their pups and running toward the heavy oak doors of the estate. Elder Miriam was shouting orders to the enforcers, trying to organize a defense.Seraphina was at my side in an instant, her silver eyes scanning the sky. "I thought the Moon Goddess destroyed him," she whispered, her voice tight with fear. "I saw him turn to ash.""He is a master of deception," Alaric growled, stepping up beside Julian with h
The shadowy creature whirled around, its red eyes flaring with fury as Alaric Sterling stepped into the circular room. Alaric looked completely different from the broken, rage-filled man we had left in the forest. The dark, corrupted runes on his skin were gone, replaced by a glowing, silver armor that seemed forged from moonlight itself. He held a massive broadsword that hummed with an ancient, vibrating power."You," the creature hissed, its shadowy form rippling. "You are a traitor to the Fallen.""I am a Lycan," Alaric corrected, his voice echoing with authority. "And I am done watching my family die."Alaric lunged forward, his silver sword clashing against the creature's massive claws. Sparks of dark and light magic exploded through the room, illuminating the ancient runes on the walls."Ava, get to the Heart!" Alaric roared, pushing the beast back.I scrambled to my feet, my heart hammering against my ribs. I ran toward the center of the room, where the crystalline Heart of the







