In the middle of the old forest, Aurora and her alphas faced their most dangerous enemy: the evil being who had made the curse that was trying to kill them. The air was tense as the Moon goddess's light lit their way and made strange shadows on the twisted trees.

Damien's eyes were fiery with anger, and his hands were clenched at his sides. "This ends here," he growled. His voice was a low rumble that echoed through the night.

The silly grin on Ethan's face was replaced by a fierce determination. "We're all in this together," he said, feeling like a monster.

Gabriel said, with an unwavering dark look,...