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.

"It's possible someone is trying to get into the

But I need you to stay here and lock the doors. Don't let anyone

hand instinctively moving to her

a guard outside," Cassian added, his gaze softening

reached out, her voice

to thank me," he

tight with

faint scent trail toward the southern perimeter. When he reached the edge of the central grounds, he froze. The scent was stronger now, mingling with the faint

growled

appeared at his side, his

his jaw clenched. "Find her.

She could almost see Aurora's

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

her path. Arianna cursed under