Aurora's POV
The ancient ritual chamber shook violently as void energy collided with celestial power. I stood at its center, channeling everything I had into maintaining the protective barrier around us. Mason and Ethan fought back-to-back nearby, holding off waves of Void Hunters as Alexandra prepared her transformation ritual.
"The barrier's weakening!" Mason shouted, expertly taking down two attackers. "We need to stop her before she completes the circle!"
Ethan growled in agreement, his wolf form massive and deadly as he defended our position. "Aurora, whatever you're planning, do it now!"
Blood trickled from my nose as I maintained the shield. The armor my mother left me pulsed with warning - I was pushing too hard, using too much power. But I couldn't stop. Not when everything we
