Chapter 55

The next day, I stood in front of my pack, feeling the pressure of their hopes on me. The silver lines in my hair reflected the moonlight, giving off a magical light around me. As I took a deep breath, I felt the ground shake under me, 

“Aurora,” Xander said quietly, his voice showing worry. “Are you certain you can handle this?”

I looked into his eyes, finding courage in the steady support I saw there. “I have to be,” I answered gently. Then, ...