Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 12

Cassian's gaze flicked between her and her mother, his eyes narrowing slightly as if assessing their sincerity. "Rogues are not easily trusted," he said after a moment. "You'll understand if I'm cautious."

"Of course," Aurora replied quickly. "We're willing to do whatever is necessary to prove we mean no harm."

Cassian studied her for another long moment before nodding. "You may stay for now, but understand that this is not a permanent arrangement. You will be expected to contribute to the pack and follow our rules. If you prove trustworthy, we can discuss a longer-term arrangement." Relief flooded through Aurora, and she inclined her head. "Thank you, Alpha."

his tone firm but not unkind. "I would like to know your names. And... if there is anything you're hiding, now is the time

mother, Lila. We've lost everything... but we have nothing to hide." Cassian's eyes lingered on her, as if searching for

different measured, inclusive, and compassionate, unlike Fenrir's cold authority. It was a difference she couldn't ignore, though she reminded herself that trust was a

approached, gesturing for them to follow. Aurora and her mother were led to a small but comfortable cottage on the outskirts of the pack's main settlement. As they stepped inside, Aurora felt some of the tension in her chest ease. It wasn't home,

good

She had felt Cassian's gaze on her, as though he had seen through her carefully constructed façade. The weight of her secret pressed heavily on her, a