Aurora's heart was beating fast as she stood at the secret sanctuary's entrance. The moonlight gave her and her chosen alphas an ethereal glow. The air was heavy with the weight of their shared fate, and she couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had settled in her chest.

Damien's dark eyes met hers, and he put his hand on hers to comfort her. "We're in this together," he said in a low whisper that made her spine tingle.

As Ethan took a step forward, his smile spread, and even in this serious moment, his fun energy did the same. "Are we ready for anything that comes our way, love?"...