Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 16

Cassian tilted his head slightly, as if studying her. "You've done more than your share these past few days. I can't help but notice you look tired. More than tired."

Aurora froze, her heart pounding. "I'm fine, Alpha," she said quickly, forcing a small smile.

His brow furrowed slightly, and for a moment, she thought he might push further. But instead, he stepped back, his tone softening. "If you ever need lighter duties, just say so. My pack isn't built on driving people to exhaustion."

nodded, keeping her expression neutral, but his words stayed with her long after he walked away. Cassian's kindness was unlike anything she had experienced, and it unsettled her. He was watching her-she knew it and though his concern felt

back at the cottage, Aurora slumped into a chair, her exhaustion catching up to her in full. Lila was quick to place a steaming cup of broth in front of

"The Alpha can see it. Others will

with frustration. "I have to blend in. If

ask questions," Lila admitted. "But Aurora... if you push yourself too far, you'll have nothing left to

tightening. She had been so focused on hiding her pregnancy that she hadn't stopped to think about the toll it was taking

you realize. But that strength comes at a cost, and you need to take care of yourself if