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.

said, his voice steady but urgent. "It's possible someone is

to stay here and lock the doors. Don't let

her hand instinctively moving to

a guard outside," Cassian added, his gaze softening slightly. "You're

leave, Aurora reached out, her voice trembling.

meeting her gaze. "You don't have to thank me," he said. "You're part of this pack now. And I protect my

watched him leave, her chest tight with a mix of

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 scent was stronger now, mingling with the faint

growled

at his side, his expression

jaw clenched. "Find

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

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

her path. Arianna cursed under her breath, her fingers tightening around