Chapter36:

Chapter 36 I needed to be stronger. I needed to be more in control. Ryder and his rogues are a threat, and the wolf's fate is uncertain. So, I went to a quiet part of our pack's land and started to practice and improve my recently discovered skills. Time passed as I sat meditating, my eyes shut in focus. I could feel the energy flowing through my body, ready to be used. I concentrated on that subtle balance, attempting to strengthen my bond with it, to grasp its complexities and details. The noise of crushed leaves and broken branches caught my attention, and I opened my eyes to see Xander coming closer. His gentle brown eyes filled with worry. “Aurora, sweetheart please, you need to rest,” he urged. “This rigorous training is affecting your health. You need to ease up.” I shook my head, my chin firm with resolve. “I can't, Xander. I have to be ready. That wolf is counting on me, and I can't let them down. I have to stop Ryder once and for all.” Xander's expression shifted, a mix of fr