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.

powerful frame filling the entryway. Aurora felt her

she couldn't place. Despite his exhaustion, he was still strikingly handsome,

her smile, and instead of the hug she expected, he stepped back, putting a slight distance between them. "Aurora," he said, his tone devoid of its usual warmth, "we

coolness in his voice gave her pause. She could feel the joy she'd been holding onto begin to

gaze fixed on the ground before finally meeting hers.

marriage, the one

she echoed, her voice

a guarded look crossing his face. "Yes. She returned to the pack while

words. "She... she wants a place here.

the air, the weight of his past pressing down on them. Aurora forced herself to keep

she hadn't expected it