As Aurora's heart raced, the moon hung low in the satin sky. Her steps echoed through the old forest. Damien, Ethan, and Gabriel, the alphas she had picked, stood on either side of her. Each of them was a shield against the darkness that was coming.

"We're getting close," Damien's deep, powerful voice cut through the night air. "Luna showed us the way here."

When Ethan's fingers touched Aurora's, it was a comforting touch that made her feel alive. "We're here now, Aurora. We won't be stopped by anything."

Aurora nodded, and she was very determined. All of the stories and prophecies had led them to this crucial moment, where...