“No,” Aurora muttered. “No, there has to be a way. A cure. Something.”

Maelis looked stiff like she did earlier when Aurora asked the same question. Aurora didn't ignore it this time, she walked closer to her. “There’s always something. While i was in Crescent pack, the pack witch said that magic has balance. There's always a loophole. So what balances this?”

Maelis wouldn’t look at her. Aurora raised her voice. “I deserve to know. I’m not leaving this room until someone gives me something to fight with!”

Maelis and Victor exchanged glances and he also realised Aurora was right, Maelis was hiding something. There was a cure. “There... is...