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.

mocking lilt in her tone. "You're leaving with nothing, and that's all you ever were

her breath catching at the cruel word, and before she could stop herself, she turned on her heel. Her mother's hand tightened on her shoulder,

her voice low and controlled. "I

before she could retort, Aurora raised her hand and, with all the pent-up pain and frustration, struck her across the

a brief moment, Arianna looked genuinely stunned, her mouth

raised her hand to strike back, her lips

filled with disappointment. She looked at Aurora, shaking her head slightly. "This isn't you, Aurora. Fighting over a man? After all that's happened? Have some pride." Aurora's anger

always taught her to value herself above

to her level. And that was the last thing

her hair, her smug smile returning as she looked between Aurora and her mother with a sly glint