Chapter26:

Chapter 26 “Aurora!” Xander's voice cut through my confusion. He rushed to my side, his face a mixture of relief and lingering worry. “You're awake. How do you feel?” “Like I have been hit by a bus,” I groaned, trying to sit up. Xander gently helped me, his touch sending waves of comfort through our bond. “What happened? How long was I out?” Xander's expression grew serious. “You've been out for two days. After that burst of light… we found you collapsed on the battlefield. The rogues retreated, but we've been on high alert ever since.” Two days? My mind reeled at the information. “The red-eyed wolf,” I said urgently. “Did anyone see what happened to him?” The faces around me exchanged glances, and I knew the answer before anyone spoke. “He disappeared,” Selene said softly. “Right after that light engulfed you both.” I closed my eyes, trying to remember what happened. “There was this surge of power,” I explained. “Unlike anything I've felt before. It was like… like the moon itself was