Silver Awakening

Rhydian cradles Vessa's seemingly lifeless form on the altar, his desperate groveling and vivid explicit memories of their passion pouring through their life bond until her silver eyes reopen with a surge of power that fully shatters the moon curse and begins healing the pack. Relief and renewed intimacy flood them both, but the moment of triumph ends on a cliffhanger as scouts report the remaining rival forces regrouping for one final assault on the still-recovering pack.