Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 1

"Congratulations, Luna," he announced. "You're expecting twins."

Aurora's face split into a wide, radiant grin, joy spreading through her like wildfire. She placed a hand on her belly, trying to imagine the tiny lives growing within her. Twins.

Two small souls were now part of her, a part of her and Fenrir, her mate and husband. The weight of it filled her with warmth, and she couldn't wait to share the news.

Fenrir would be overjoyed; she was certain of it. For years, she'd seen him as the strong, resilient leader of the Onyx Shadow Pack, carrying his responsibilities with unshakeable strength. But she knew he would melt when he heard this news, his hardened Alpha demeanor softening for the family they would soon welcome.

Arriving back at the Onyx Shadow Pack's estate, Aurora busied herself with preparations, eager to welcome him home. She wanted the moment to be perfect when she shared her news.

his powerful frame filling the entryway. Aurora felt her heart skip a beat as he came into view, yet the fatigue in his posture

with a distant look she couldn't place. Despite his exhaustion, he was still

smile, and instead of the hug she expected, he

joy she'd been holding onto begin to flicker. Swallowing her nervousness,

hesitated, his gaze fixed on the ground before finally meeting hers.

captured Fenrir's heart before their marriage, the one who had disappeared mysteriously. Arianna was his first love, the one who had, in some

she echoed, her

his expression distant, a guarded look crossing his face. "Yes. She returned to the pack while you were

words.

hung heavy in the air, the weight of his past pressing down on them. Aurora forced herself to keep her expression neutral, unwilling to reveal the flicker of hurt and confusion that was quickly

she