The forest echoed with the sounds of battle as resistance fighters collided with the Royal Guards. Rowan drove his sword into the chest of an advancing soldier before pulling it free in one swift motion. Another guard lunged at him. He sidestepped the attack and struck the man’s shoulder, sending him crashing to the ground. A few paces away, Kael fought with the precision of a seasoned Alpha. His blade moved like an extension of his arm, each strike deliberate, each movement economical. Two guards rushed him together. Neither lasted more than a few seconds. “By you left, Rowan!” Kael shouted. Rowan reacted instantly. He spun just as another soldier emerged from the trees, bringing his sword down with enough force to split the man’s weapon in half. Around them, the resistance held their ground. The Royal Guards had expected to overwhelm a handful of fugitives. Instead, they found themselves facing warriors who had spent years preparing for this very moment. Aria stood just behi
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