INICIAR SESIÓNThe heavy iron bars slammed into the earth with a deafening CRASH, driving deep into the dark mud. The moment the black metal touched us, a wave of cold, nauseating anti-magic surged through the air.My silver fire instantly flickered out. Inside my chest, my wolf let out a pained, muffled whimper as the cursed steel suppressed our power."Lyra!" Valen roared, slamming his shoulder against the iron bars.The heavy impact shook the cage, but the anti-magic metal absorbed his raw physical strength, sending a shockwave of dark energy back through his body that forced him to his knees, gasping for air."Don't touch the bars, Valen!" I cried out, holding baby Aurora tight against my chest.She was crying now, her little hands clutching my shirt as the red veins on her wrist throbbed violently in the presence of the dark iron.Above us on the rocky cliff, Lord Corvus let out a cold, mocking laugh."Did you really think it would be that easy, Alpha King?" Corvus sneered, tossing the black si
The midnight air was freezing as our small strike force assembled at the iron gates of the Royal Citadel.We couldn't take a whole army. Moving a massive legion would give Corvus enough warning to trigger the siphon crystal and hurt Aurora. It had to be a quiet, lethal strike.Valen stood near the armored war-horses, securing a leather harness across his chest. His heavy broadsword hung at his side, and his face was set in stone."Alexander stays behind to protect the city with half the High Guard," Valen said, his voice deep and commandingly cold. "Captain Thorne, Maeve, and six of our best trackers come with us."I stepped up to the horses, wearing my dark leather combat gear. Baby Aurora was bound safely against my chest in a soft, enchanted fur sling that kept her warm and close to my heart. She was fast asleep, but the dark red lines from the curse still faintly marked her pale wrist."Is she stable?" Valen asked softly, stepping close to us. His large hand reached out, gently ca
Valen moved through the battlefield like an unstoppable demon. His broadsword burned with golden sun-fire, cleaving through the rogue wolves of the Shadow Basin as if their bone armor were made of paper."Alexander! Secure the hall!" Valen roared, not even slowing down as he kicked the massive iron doors completely off their hinges, sprinting out into the freezing palace corridors in pursuit of Corvus.Back on the royal dais, I remained on my knees, cradling baby Aurora tightly against my chest. Her skin was burning hot, and the blood-red light leaking from her broken celestial seal was slowly spreading up her small arm like veins of crimson glass."Lyra!" Maeve gasped, rushing to my side with a basin of warm water and fresh cloth. "The curse is feeding on her raw celestial energy! Her heart rate is climbing too fast!""He used a divine siphon..." I choked out, tears of rage and fear spilling over my lashes. "Corvus didn't just break the seal to harm her he's stealing her power from a
The unnatural frost spread across the grand glass dome with a terrifying screech, blocking out the starlight and plummeting the warm banquet hall into a bone-chilling freeze.Panicked shouts erupted from the nobles as ice crept over the long dinner tables, shattering crystal wine goblets and freezing the flowers solid within seconds."Hold your ground!" Valen’s voice boomed like thunder across the hall, instantly silencing the chaos.He didn't hesitate. Valen pulled me behind him with one arm, while his other hand drew his massive broadsword. His golden Alpha aura flared hot and bright, creating a five-foot ring of roaring heat that kept the creeping ice away from baby Aurora’s cradle."Alexander! Lock down the palace gates! Nobody leaves this room!" I ordered loudly, my silver fire swirling around my palms.I turned my eyes back toward the crowd, searching for Lord Corvus. The noble’s seat at the high table was empty."He's gone," I growled, my teeth grinding together. "Corvus used t
The grand courtyard was filled with the scents of roasted meats, sweet wines, and blooming jasmine.It had been three weeks since Princess Aurora’s first birthday, and the Sanctuary was hosting the grand banquet of the Unified Packs. Leaders from all seven surface territories sat at long wooden tables, raising their silver goblets in deep toasts to King Valen and Queen Lyra.I sat on the royal dais beside Valen, watching little Aurora sleep peacefully in a carved wooden cradle beside my throne, guarded closely by Maeve.Valen reached under the silk table, taking my fingers in his and lacing them with mine. His skin was warm, his thumb lazily tracing circles against my knuckles."You're quiet tonight, my Queen," Valen murmured, his golden eyes scanning my face with deep affection. "Are you still thinking about Aurora floating into the sky last week?""A little," I admitted with a faint smile, leaning my shoulder against his broad arm. "The Celestial Emperor sealed her core, but every t
One year later.The Sanctuary was no longer a city recovering from war. It had become a thriving capital of gold and white stone, filled with blooming ocean gardens and peaceful laughter.The morning sun poured through the high archways of the palace balcony, casting a warm glow across the polished stone floors.I stood near the garden edge, watching Valen down on the soft grass. The fearsome Alpha King who had shattered shadow armies and stood against celestial gods was currently crawling on his hands and knees, letting out soft, play-play wolf growls."Come on, little princess," Valen coaxed gently, his golden eyes wide with pure, adoration. "Show your father those quick feet."A short distance away on the soft green grass, little Aurora giggled wildly.At one year old, she was a bundle of endless energy. Her bright violet-gold eyes sparkled with mischief, and her soft silver hair was tied up in a tiny golden ribbon. On her left wrist, the sealed crown mark flickered with a quiet, p







