Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

7

Unable to find Arianna, Fenrir stormed back to his office, his mind clouded with anger and frustration. He sank into his chair, fuming, as memories of Aurora began to surface, unbidden and relentless.

Aurora had always been there by his side, a calm and steady presence who ruled as Luna with a gentle strength.

She wasn't just obedient as his wife; she was dedicated and compassionate, always putting the needs of the pack before her own.

She had managed her responsibilities with dignity, never once demanding recognition or praise.

Yet he had let her go, cast her aside as if her quiet resilience had been a weakness rather than a strength.

others becoming glaringly obvious, he

as if reading his thoughts, and after a moment, he broke the silence. "I know what's on your mind, Alpha. You're thinking about

treated the pack with kindness and loyalty, and you... you left her for someone

an eyebrow, undeterred. "I don't need to know every detail to see the difference. Aurora was a good mate, a caring Luna. Arianna... well, she's trouble, Fenrir. The pack sees it, the maids, even the council members see it. I'm just surprised you don't." Fenrir clenched his jaw, his frustration mounting. He didn't need his Beta questioning his decisions, but there was a part of him-buried beneath his pride and his defenses-that couldn't

of grace and strength, qualities he had taken

did you let go of someone so perfect for the

to bury resurfaced. "Aurora did something, Nathan," he replied, his tone heavy with bitterness. "Something I couldn't overlook." Nathan's brow furrowed, taken aback. He hadn't expected to hear that Aurora, who had

done that made you reject her as your

look his Beta in the eye. "I... I can't go into specifics," he finally muttered, the anger from his confrontation with Arianna and the turmoil of his memories leaving him feeling raw and exposed. "But know this, Nathan: as much as I see her good qualities now,

a step closer, lowering his voice as if he was trying to understand his