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."

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

instinctively moving to

his gaze softening slightly. "You're

to leave, Aurora reached out, her voice trembling.

don't have to thank me," he said. "You're part of this

him leave, her chest tight with a mix of gratitude

the shadows stretching long across the ground. Cassian moved quickly, his senses sharp as he followed the faint scent trail toward the southern perimeter.

he growled under

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

his jaw clenched. "Find her.

the shadows near the cottage, Arianna 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

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

blocked her path. Arianna cursed under her breath, her fingers tightening around the hilt of