The battlefield fell into an eerie silence. Moments before, the valley had echoed with the clash of steel, the cries of warriors, and the thunder of charging wolves. Thousands of Alpha and Lycan soldiers instinctively backed away, forming a vast circle around two figures standing in the smoke. Aurelia Nightbane. And the masked Hunter Commander. Even the wind seemed to hesitate.The commander's black cloak shifted as he planted the ancient spear, the Queen Slayer into the blood-soaked earth. It's crimson runes glowed brighter. As though recognizing the royal blood flowing through Aurelia's veins. Lucian took one step forward. His silver aura surged around him like a gathering storm."You will not touch her."The Hunter didn't even look at him. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on Aurelia. Patient. Cold."You have her eyes."Aurelia frowned."My mother's?"A slow nod."The same silver.""The same defiance."His voice
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