Chapter 27

The battlefield was alive with chaos. The combined forces of Silverclaw and the rogues stormed through the rugged Highlands, intent on breaking Midnight Crown's defenses. Kaelen's silver blade flashed in the morning light, cutting through the enemy ranks with ruthless precision. His wolf snarled within him, demanding blood and vengeance, but his focus remained sharp, his gaze always darting to Lyra.

Lyra was a sight to behold. She moved like a force of nature, her hands glowing with the silver light of the moon as her gift radiated through the battlefield. She wasn't just healing the wounded; she was altering the tide of the battle, giving strength to those who fought beside her. The bond between her and Kaelen pulsed in the air like a living thing, guiding their movements as if they had trained together for years.

They found each other in the thick of the fight. Kaelen stepped in front of Lyra, his blade deflecting a rogue's attack as her hands flared with light, striking down another foe with a wave of energy. They didn't need words—the bond between them spoke louder than any command, their trust in each other unshakable.

"Behind you!" Lyra called, her voice cutting through the chaos. Kaelen spun, his blade meeting an enemy's claws mid-strike. He dispatched the rogue with brutal efficiency, nodding his thanks to Lyra before turning back to the fight.

"You're getting better at this," Kaelen said, his voice laced with a rare note of humor as he stepped to her side.

"Don't get used to it," Lyra shot back, though a small smile tugged at her lips. Her wolf stirred within her, exhilarated by the harmony of their movements. For the first time, she felt truly at home—not just in the pack but by Kaelen's side.

The battle raged on, but together, they were unstoppable. Kaelen's blade and Lyra's light worked in tandem, a deadly combination that left the enemy reeling. For every warrior who faltered, Lyra was there to heal them, her gift a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. And for every foe who dared to challenge her, Kaelen was there to cut them down.