Natalia’s POV

I was horrified. How could years of a spell break with a single growl?

Aria had her father's eyes; Noali had mine. They were oblivious to the unfolding chaos.

My mother shielded them, though they peeked at the fight. I assumed the attackers were from another pack, emerging from their house. But why didn't they flee through the back door? Questions flooded my mind. Adrian's angry growl jolted me.

"They are my children!"

He knew the truth. What now? His gaze held only hostility—a stark contrast to moments before. He sprinted toward my children.

I wouldn't let him reach them. I intended to pursue him, but Alpha Leo blocked my path.

"I wanted you as my Luna, but you and your brother rejected me. What will you do with your ungraceful giant wolf? It's useless now."

My focus remained on Adrian, who was nearing my children. My mother tried to protect them, but he growled at her.

I shifted my attention to Alpha Leo. He'd changed weapons, now wielding a silver stake. The moment he raised it to stab me, I bit his leg. He shifted, but it was too late. In my rage, I tore his leg from his body.

The battlefield erupted in shock at Alpha Leo's maiming. I tossed his body aside, assuming he'd succumb to his injuries. I shoved him away from my mother, who feared Adrian. My father growled from a distance, engaged in his own fight.

"I will kill you if you don't let them go," I warned him through the mind link—not the mate bond, but a broadcast link accessible to everyone.

Adrian's eyes burned into me. My twins trembled; they'd never seen my wolf form before, yet recognized me and hugged my legs.

"Mommy," Aria and Noah said in unison.

Only Adrian's pack fighters and officials remained. I had to attack Adrian; I couldn't let him win. I shoved my children aside and jumped him. He was unprepared for my sudden assault.

We grappled on the ground; I tried to bite him, but he prevented me from hurting him. He clawed my chest, three deep gashes bleeding profusely.

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