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Cassian's POV:

I froze, my heart racing with fear. Lila and Kael, two of my most trusted pack members, were standing in front of me, their eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.

"What's going on?" Ryder whispered, his voice trembling with fear.

I shook my head, unsure of what to say. I had never seen anything like this before. The Moonstone's power was stronger than I had ever imagined.

Lila and Kael began to move towards us, their movements stiff and robotic. I could see the Moonstone's influence in their eyes, a dark and malevolent force that was controlling their every move.

"We have to get out of here," I said, my voice firm and urgent. "Now."

Ryder nodded, and we turned to run. But as we did, I heard Lila's voice behind us.

"Cassian, wait," she said, her voice low and husky.

I turned to see Lila and Kael closing in on us, their eyes blazing with an unnatural intensity.

"What's going on, Lila?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

Lila's eyes seemed to flash with a moment o
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