Aurora's POV
The ancient stones of the Celestial Temple hummed with an otherworldly energy as I paced the moonlit corridors. My mind raced, still reeling from the confrontation with Mason and Ethan. Sleep eluded me, my powers simmering just beneath the surface, responding to my tumultuous emotions.
As I rounded a corner, a chill ran down my spine. The air suddenly felt thick, oppressive. I froze, every instinct screaming danger.
"Hello, little star," a voice purred from the shadows. "We've been waiting for you."
Three figures materialized before me, seeming to step out of the darkness itself. Their faces were obscured by silver masks, intricate runes etched into the metal that made my eyes hurt to look at them directly.
I summoned my celestial energy, wings flaring to life in a burst
