Chapter 128AuroraI woke to silence.The space beside me was empty, the sheets cool where Liam should have been. For a moment, a strange hollowness settled in my chest before I pushed it away. I washed, braided my hair loosely, and pulled on a simple training dress. If I was going to learn control over my golden wolf, I needed to start early. Awakening my first wolf had nearly broken me—this one felt heavier, brighter, like holding fire in my bones.As I moved through the stone corridors toward the training field, voices drifted from the great hall. Deep, unfamiliar voices. Curious, I slowed, then followed the sound.The doors stood open.Inside, the hall was alive with tension.Liam sat upon the King’s throne, posture straight, presence commanding. Beside him, the Luna’s seat waited—and when his gaze found me, he lifted his hand slightly, summoning me without a word. I swallowed and walked forward, the echo of my steps loud in my ears, and took my place beside him.Below us stood a
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