Chapter 43. Battleground Resilience

Stella POV

I glance at the lycan soldiers struggling to match the number of enemies. From the corner of my eye, I see Damon and Kayden fighting hard, but Mia’s superior magic gives her the upper hand. I shut my eyes and channel a defense barrier around Damon and

Kayden just as Mia’s explosive magic is about to reach them. The barrier deflects the attack, and Mia’s glare turns toward me, filled with rage.

The pain in my belly starts to worsen, the contractions intensifying. I whisper to myself, “Even this pain can’t stop me.” Damon and

Kayden, in their wolf forms, look at me, signaling for me to drop the shield. Reluctantly, I comply, unable to maintain it any longer.

As Kayden and Damon engage in battle, I fight my way through the soldiers blocking my path, trying to reach Mia.

I feel dizzy, and my attacks are weakening. On my knees, I look up and see a witch from the Night Angel pack throwing magic at me. I dodge by rolling over