Aurora's pulse raced as the moonlit forest engulfed her and her chosen alphas. Their breaths mingled in the cool night air, a testament to the unbreakable bond they had formed. The weight of the curse was heavy, but their eyes shone with determination.

Damien's gaze met hers, his eyes smoldering with a mix of passion and vulnerability. "We've come this far, Aurora. There's no turning back now."

Ethan's fingers brushed against her hand, sending a shiver down her spine. "We're in this together, no matter what," he said.

Gabriel's voice, usually a whisper, was now strong and resolute. "It ends tonight," he declared.

The Council of Elders, ancient and wise,...