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.

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

hesitated. "I'm not sure. But I need you to stay here and lock

instinctively moving

added, his gaze softening slightly. "You're safe here,

to leave, Aurora reached out, her voice

me," he said. "You're part of this pack now. And

chest tight with a mix of gratitude and

senses sharp as he followed the faint scent trail toward the southern perimeter. When he reached the

he growled under

his side, his expression tense. "She's here,

nodded, his jaw

she watched the dim light flicker through the window. She could almost see Aurora's silhouette inside, moving

with anticipation. But as she approached the door,

of the shadows, its eyes glowing with menace as it blocked her path. Arianna cursed under her breath, her fingers tightening around