Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 27

Cassian returned to the main hall just as the first reports from the patrols came in. Nathan met him at the entrance, his expression grim.

"Movement near the southern edge," Nathan said. "One of our scouts picked up the scent of an unfamiliar wolf. It's faint, but it's heading toward the central grounds." Cassian's eyes narrowed. "A distraction," he muttered. "Fenrir's wolves are keeping us busy while someone else moves in."

Nathan nodded. "We've already doubled the patrols in that area, but if they're targeting Aurora..."

"They won't get to her," Cassian said firmly. "Not while I'm here."

He left the hall without another word, his steps purposeful as he made his way to the cottage.

***

Aurora was standing by the window when Cassian arrived. His sudden appearance startled her, but the look on his face set her heart racing.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

his voice steady but urgent. "It's possible someone is trying to get into the central grounds." Aurora's breath

here and lock the doors. Don't let

hand instinctively moving to her

leave a guard outside," Cassian added, his gaze softening slightly.

leave, Aurora reached out, her voice trembling. "Cassian... thank

to thank me," he said. "You're

tight

darker than usual, the shadows stretching long across the ground. Cassian moved quickly, his senses sharp as he followed the faint scent trail toward the southern perimeter. When he reached the edge of the central grounds, he froze. The

growled

his side, his

jaw clenched. "Find

smirked as she watched the dim light flicker through the window. She could almost see Aurora's silhouette inside, moving nervously from one side of the room to the other. "Perfect,"

pounding with anticipation. But as she approached the door, a

wolf stepped out of the shadows, its eyes glowing with menace as it blocked her path.