**** The Arrival ****The atmosphere in the clearing was heavy, suffocating. The air crackled with static electricity. Aurelia was still in Lucien’s arms, shaking, her power flaring up and down like a dying star, unstable and dangerous.“I can’t hold it, Lucien,” she gasped again. “I’m slipping.”“Then don’t slip,” Lucien begged, his voice breaking. “Please, Aurelia, fight. Fight for us.”“I am trying—”“Step aside.”The voice was calm. Smooth. Cold.It cut through the tension like a knife.Lucien stiffened instantly, his head snapping up, his protective instinct flaring. He turned, shielding Aurelia with his body, his eyes narrowing as he saw the figure emerging from the shadows of the trees.Seraphine.She walked forward slowly, gracefully, her head held high. There was no fear in her eyes. Only a strange, serene calmness.“You,” Lucien growled, his voice low and dangerous, the Alpha power rolling off him in waves. “What are you doing here? This is none of your business.”Seraphine
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