"We make an incredible team." The words came out slowly. Thoughtfully. "When we trust each other completely, when we work together without barriers... Look what we accomplished today.""We saved everyone," I agreed, feeling hope spark in my chest. "Not because we were perfect. Because we complemente
Aurora's POVThe medical wing's chaos reminded me of a disaster zone. Healers rushed between beds like they were fighting time itself. Some patients groaned from silver burns. Others lay deathly still while physicians worked frantically over them.Kane refused to budge from my bedside.The man had s
The silver blade punched into my shoulder like liquid fire. The pain was immediate and excruciating—silver weapons were designed to cause maximum damage to our kind. But seeing Kane safe made the agony worth it.Kane's roar of fury echoed across the courtyard. His professional composure shattered co
Aurora's POVThe armory doors slammed open. Kane burst through with his team, weapons clattering as they distributed crossbows and silver-tipped arrows. I arrived seconds later with my rescued court members, breathing hard.The armory was well stocked. Weapons of every type lined the walls—ancient s
Aurora's POVThe Alpha King's stronghold had always been like some sort of ancient fortress in my mind, unbreakable walls that had withstood centuries of attacks. That illusion broke when the first explosion hit.Kane and I were walking across the courtyard when it happened. We'd just returned from
My stomach churned as the implications crashed over me. Every conversation I'd had with Giana—all of it had been calculated manipulation by someone whose existence was dedicated to destroying everything I cared about."She must have laughed at me," I said bitterly, remembering how I'd tried to be ki