Aurora's pulse raced as she faced the source of the curse, a pulsating nexus of malevolent energy. The alphas were by her side, their presence a reassuring shield against the impending darkness. Damien's gaze met hers, his eyes conveying determination as they silently vowed to fight.

Ethan cracked his knuckles, a wolfish grin on his face. "Ready to show this curse who's boss?"

Gabriel's voice, like velvet wrapped around steel, cut through the tension. "We do this together."

With a shared nod, they stepped forward. The nexus retaliated, tendrils of dark energy lashing out. Aurora's instincts surged, her power responding to their bond, her touch syncing with the alphas' as...