The ancient forest was alive with an eerie energy, and the shadows cast by the moonlight seemed to dance among the trees. Aurora stood at the heart of it all, her heart pounding in time with the hidden realm. Her three alphas, Damien, Ethan, and Gabriel, formed a protective circle around her, their determined gazes fixed on her. The weight of the curse was a reminder of the danger they faced.

"So, this is where it ends," Damien said in a low growl, his fingers twitching in readiness. His dark past had brought him here, and now, united with Aurora, he was ready to face it.

Ethan flashed a white...