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."

untrue, but it wasn't the whole story either. Cassian studied her, and for a moment, she wondered if he could see through the half-truths. But he

said. "But if you're willing to work and prove your loyalty, this pack has room for anyone who contributes." He paused, his expression softening. "What skills do you have? How

caught off guard by the directness of the question. In Fenrir's pack, roles were dictated, not chosen. She hadn't been asked what she wanted since she had been named Luna. Clearing her throat, she said, "I've helped manage

his lips. "You don't seem like a typical rogue,"

flicker of warmth at the compliment but quickly pushed it

as though satisfied. "You'll start by helping with some of the communal tasks-planning events, assisting with pack gatherings. It's a way to meet others and understand

thing. If you or your mother need anything, don't hesitate to come to me directly. This pack thrives because we look out

and 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. Returning to the cottage, she relayed Cassian's instructions to her mother. Lila nodded approvingly. "He's giving you