Chapter 77

• Aurora's POV
• The moment I stepped back into the mortal realm, I knew something was wrong. The air felt thick, charged with an energy that made my skin prickle. I had barely materialized in the courtyard of the Nightshade Pack when Ethan appeared, his eyes wild with a mixture of relief and something darker.
• "Aurora!" he exclaimed, rushing towards me. "Thank the Moon Goddess you're back. Where have you been? Do you have any idea how worried we've been?"