The silver energy around Ariana continued to grow.
Moonlight poured down from the sky, surrounding her body like a glowing shield.
Everyone on the battlefield stopped moving.
Even the wolves could feel the overwhelming power.
Jayden, still injured, slowly stood up.
"Ariana… stop," he said weakly.
But Ariana could barely hear him.
The energy inside her felt like a storm.
Her eyes began glowing with soft silver light.
"I can't control it!" she cried.
Kayden stepped closer but stayed careful.
"Easy, Moon Princess… breathe."
Across the clearing, Alpha Darius watched with excitement.
"This is exactly what I came for."
He raised his hand.
Several wolves from his pack moved forward immediately.
"Capture her," Darius ordered.
The dark pack wolves rushed toward Ariana.
But the moment they stepped into the silver light—
They were thrown backward by a powerful wave of energy.
The ground cracked beneath Ariana's feet.
The pack elders stared in shock.
"The Moon Heir's power is awakening far too fast…"
Jayden clenched his fists.
He forced himself to walk toward her despite the pain.
"Ariana!"
Her glowing eyes slowly turned toward him.
For a moment, the silver light calmed slightly.
Jayden reached her and gently held her shoulders.
"Focus on my voice," he said softly.
"Don't let the power control you."
Ariana's breathing slowly steadied.
But Darius suddenly laughed.
"This is pointless."
He stepped forward, his dark aura spreading again.
"You can't protect her forever."
Jayden glared at him.
"I only need to protect her today."
Darius's smile turned cold.
"Then let's see how long you last."
Behind him, dozens of dark wolves began emerging from the forest.
His entire army had arrived.
The battle was about to become even bigger.
Because now it wasn't just a fight between Alphas.
It was the beginning of a full war between packs.
And Ariana's power would decide who survived.