Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 5

Aurora steadied herself as she and her mother made their way to the pack's gates, preparing to leave the place that had once been her entire world.

As they neared the car, a voice cut through the stillness, laced with venom and malice.

"Well, well," Arianna sneered, stepping out from behind a tree with a smug smile. "Leaving so soon, Luna? Or should I say, ex-Luna?"

Aurora ignored her, quickening her pace and keeping her gaze forward. Her mother placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, guiding her toward the car. But Arianna's voice grew louder, the taunts echoing in the quiet night.

"What, you're just going to walk away like the coward you are? You can't even hold onto your mate! Pathetic... absolutely pathetic. A Luna without loyalty... no wonder Fenrir couldn't stand the sight of you." She laughed, the sound grating on Aurora's nerves. Aurora clenched her fists, feeling her temper flare as Arianna's insults continued, each word slicing through her composure.

She could feel her mother's concerned glance, silently pleading for her to let it go. But there was only so much a person could take, and Arianna seemed intent on testing her limits.

called after them, a mocking lilt in her

on her heel. Her

about loyalty?" she spat, her voice low and controlled. "I may be leaving, but I did so with dignity,

rolling her eyes, but before she could retort, Aurora raised her hand and, with all the pent-up pain and frustration,

slap echoed in the silence, and for a brief moment, Arianna looked genuinely stunned,

eyes narrowed, and she raised her hand to

"This isn't you, Aurora. Fighting over a man? After all

had always taught her to value herself above the petty jealousies and rivalries

stooping to her level. And that was the

seemed anything but defeated. She smoothed her hair, her smug smile returning as