The morning sun had just risen when I headed to the training area. Even though it was early, members from both the Blackstone and Clearwater packs were already arriving, showing a mix of focus and tiredness from waking up. As I started to explain what we would do during training, I felt like someone was watching me.Looking around, I saw Asher standing at the side of the group. He was staring at me so hard that it made me feel uneasy. I quickly turned away and started showing a new way to defend ourselves.“Keep in mind,” I said loudly, so everyone could hear, “being ready is important. You have to watch your opponent's movements and guess what they will do next.”While the wolves practiced in pairs, I walked around helping and fixing mistakes. I saw Asher slowly moving closer, trying to get my attention. But before he could reach me, I felt a familiar warmth behind me. Which told me Xander had arrived.“Aurora,” he said, placing his hand gently on my lower back, “we need to talk abou
The urgent howl pierced through the quiet night, jolting me awake. My heart raced as I recognized the signal — another rogue attack on our borders. I leapt from the bed, Xander already on his feet beside me.“They're getting bolder,” I said, quickly pulling on my clothes. “This is the third attack this week.”Xander nodded grimly. “We need to end this, and soon.”We rushed out, the pack grounds already a flurry of activity. The Wolves were shifting, gathering in defensive formations we'd practiced countless times. As I moved to assemble my team, a familiar figure stepped into my path.“Aurora, we need to talk,” Asher said, his eyes intense. “About last night-”I cut him off, frustration bubbling up inside me. “Now is not the time, Asher. We're under attack!”Before he could respond, Xander appeared at my side, his presence a comforting warmth. “Asher,” he said, his voice tight with barely contained anger, “focus on the threat at hand. Your personal matters can wait.”Asher's jaw clenc
Chapter 30The wind blew strongly through my fur as I hurried back to our pack's home, my heart beating fast with each step. The special team I was with stayed close, and we all felt more worried as the noises of fighting got louder. Growls, howls, and the clear sounds of werewolves fighting each other filled the woods.When we arrived at our pack's home, everything was in complete disarray. Rogues and our pack members were fighting fiercely everywhere. Blood colored the grass, and the air smelled strongly of fear and anger.I looked around quickly, trying to find friends in the confusion. I felt better when I saw Xander, his big black body showing his strength as he fought a group of outlaws. Our eyes met for a moment, and I saw a mix of love and resolve in his look. “Aurora!” Jaxon called. He was fighting nearby, his fur matted with blood. “We need to secure the perimeter!”I nodded, pushing aside my fear and tapping into the well of power within me. As the daughter of the Moon God
I opened my eyes and saw Xander beside me. “Aurora,” he breathed, relief flooding his features. “You're awake. How do you feel?”I tried to get up, but I winced because pain was running through my body. “Am fine,” I groaned. “What happened?”Xander gently pushed me back onto the pillows. “There was an explosion in the clearing. We found you unconscious. Do you remember anything?”The memories came rushing back – the battle, chasing the red-eyed wolf into the forest, and then… “Ryder Storm,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “The Rogue King.”Xander's expression darkened. “What did he say to you, Aurora?”I recounted my encounter with Ryder, trying to remember every detail. As I spoke, I could see the concern in Xander's eyes growing.“He said I've been lied to my entire life,” I finished, my voice shaking slightly. “That there's some truth about my heritage that's been hidden from me. And he… he mentioned my mother. Said he knew her better than anyone.”Xander was silent for a
Chapter 32: I ended up in a place I knew very well, but it all felt off. The house I grew up in had rooms that now looked really weird and stretched out. Dark shapes kept moving at the edges of what I could see. It felt like I was a tiny kid again, maybe about five or six, hiding behind the big couch in our living room.“You can't do this, Ryder!” My mom's voice, which was usually quiet and comforting, was now full of a kind of fear I'd never heard. “The prophecy isn't supposed to be pushed. You'll destroy everything!”“Don't be naive, Emily.” The responding voice sent chills down my spine. Deep and commanding, it held an undercurrent of barely contained rage. “The old ways have made us weak. It's time for a change, and your daughter is the main factor.”I looked cautiously from behind the sofa, my heart racing. My parents were standing opposite a tall man with very white hair and bright red eyes. Ryder Storm. Even in my dream, I recognized him and what he would turn into.“We won't
Everything around me turned chaotic as Ryder's rogues fought against us. The air was full of angry noises and the horrible sounds of people hurting each other. I stayed where I was, feeling a strong energy flowing through me, stronger than I've ever felt it.Taking a big breath, I used that energy, feeling it grow inside me until I couldn't hold it back anymore. I let out a strong burst of energy that pushed the rogues away from me. The sight of their bodies tumbling through the air gave our side a momentary boost of confidence.“Nice work,” Xander said, suddenly at my side. His presence calmed me, grounding me in the midst of the madness. We moved together, our actions perfectly in sync, as we fought off rogue after rogue. It felt like a deadly dance, and Xander and I were the star performers.But our moment of harmony was short-lived. Through the sea of battling wolves, I saw a pair of glowing red eyes fixed on me. Ryder Storm was coming, cutting a path straight toward us with singu
The temple continued to crumble around us as Ryder and I faced off. The air crackled with energy, a mixture of my newly balanced light and shadow powers and Ryder's dark force. I could sense the power surging within me, but it was chaotic and unruly. Managing it felt like attempting to steer a furious river using only my hands.“You believe you've gained something, right?” Ryder scoffed, his red eyes shining with a spiteful delight. “You have no clue how to harness that power. You're just a kid messing with things you can't grasp.”I clenched my jaw, attempting to concentrate. “I might not entirely understand it yet, but I know enough to halt you.”With that, I launched myself at him, channeling my energy into a blast of combined moonlight and shadow. Ryder met it with a wave of darkness, and the two powers crashed together in a dazzling blast that made the temple floor shake.For a second, I felt like I was winning. But then Ryder's laughter filled the room, making me feel really col
I stumbled through the thick woods, feeling my body hurt with each move. The things that happened in the temple kept coming back to me – fighting with Ryder, the strange wolf helping me, and the terrible time when Ryder caught my rescuer. I felt bad and wanted to continue, even though I was exhausted. Out of nowhere, I noticed a change in the atmosphere. The unseen wall that kept me away from my group was gone, and I was near our campsite. I felt happy, but also exhausted. My legs couldn't hold me up anymore, and I fell down. “Aurora!” Xander's voice broke through my pain and tiredness. He was by my side in no time, holding me in his arms. His familiar smell – like pine trees, dirt, and home – made me cry. “Call the healer!” Xander yelled, his voice shaking his chest. “Hurry!” As gentle hands tended to my wounds, I recounted everything that had happened in the temple. Xander listened intently, his expression growing darker with each word. “A mysterious wolf?” he asked, his brow fu