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.

been movement near the southern border," Cassian said, his voice steady but urgent. "It's possible someone is

hesitated. "I'm not sure. But I need you to stay here and lock the doors. Don't let anyone in unless it's

hand instinctively moving to

outside," Cassian added, his gaze softening slightly.

turned to leave, Aurora reached out, her

meeting her gaze. "You don't have to thank me," he said. "You're part

her chest tight with a

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.

growled under his

at his side, his expression tense. "She's here, isn't

nodded, his jaw clenched. "Find

watched the dim light flicker through the window. She could almost see

at her side, her heart pounding with anticipation. But as she approached the door, a low

as it blocked her path. Arianna cursed under her breath, her fingers tightening around the