As Aurora stood in front of the door to the ancient sanctuary, her heart beat like a war drum. In her mind, the whispers of prophecy mixed with the sounds of the voices of the alphas she had picked. Damien's hand reached out and touched hers. His touch was like an anchor in the middle of a storm of feelings.

Ethan's smile was full of purpose, and his bright eyes were fixed on hers. "No matter what happens, we're all in this together."

Gabriel, who is usually mysterious, gave a rare smile. "Do what I say, Aurora. We've beaten curses before, and we'll do it again."

Their united front gave...