Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

14

"Please, sit. I'd like to discuss a few things about your stay here."

Aurora complied, folding her hands in her lap as he took the chair opposite her. Up close, she could see the subtle lines of weariness on his face, the weight of leadership etched into his features. But there was also kindness, a warmth that reminded her of what she had once thought Fenrir possessed.

"As I mentioned yesterday," Cassian began, "we don't take in rogues lightly. But you and your mother don't strike me as the usual kind." He leaned forward slightly, his gaze steady. "I need to understand what brought you here and what you're looking for." Aurora hesitated, choosing her words carefully. "We... we've been on our own for some time," she said. "Our old pack fell apart, and we've been moving ever since. We're looking for a place to belong, a chance to start over."

and for a moment, she wondered if he could see through the half-truths.

said. "But if you're willing to work and prove your loyalty, this pack has room for anyone who contributes." He paused,

She hadn't been asked what she wanted since she had been named Luna.

playing at his lips. "You don't seem like a

of warmth at the compliment but quickly pushed it aside. "I've just

communal tasks-planning events, assisting

that the responsibilities seemed manageable. As Cassian stood to dismiss her, he added, "One more thing. If you or your mother need anything, don't hesitate

it unsettled her in ways she couldn't explain. She had built walls around her heart, yet here was someone who seemed determined to see past them.