"Stop!" Seraphina's Luna order crashed through the clearing like thunder.
The Alphas froze mid-lunge, their eyes still sparkling with challenge magic.
"I bind you by ancient law - no blood shall be shed until the prophecy is revealed!"
The Wraith screamed through Liana's mouth. "You cannot delay destiny!"
"Watch me." Seraphina's power blazed silver, forming a protective barrier around everyone. "Aria, come with me. Now."
"I won't leave them—"
"You'll doom them if you stay. The vision holds answers we need."
Aria looked at the frozen Alphas - Caleb's claws extended toward Dorian's neck, Cyrus and Marcus locked in a deadly grapple, Xavier and Caden circling each other like predators. Their bodies trembled with the effort of fighting the urge.
"How long will your binding hold?" she asked.
"Until morning. Maybe less." Seraphina grabbed her arm. "Move!"
