Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 28

The silence in the pack's central grounds was broken only by the rhythmic crunch of Cassian's boots as he escorted Arianna toward the main hall. Her hands were bound behind her back, though the defiance in her stride suggested she didn't see herself as a prisoner.

"You've overstepped," Cassian said, his tone sharp.

"I've done what was necessary," Arianna retorted, her voice laced with disdain. "Something you clearly haven't done."

Cassian stopped abruptly, turning to face her. His dark eyes locked with hers, and for a moment, the air between them crackled with unspoken tension.

"You think trespassing into my territory and threatening one of my pack members is necessary?" he growled. "You're lucky I didn't kill you on sight."

Arianna smirked, tilting her head. "Kill me? Wouldn't Fenrir love to hear about that? The mighty Cassian, murdering a former mate's ally. What would that do to your reputation, I wonder?"

jaw tightened, but he didn't take the bait. Instead, he resumed walking, his grip firm as he led her into the hall. Nathan was waiting just inside, his arms crossed as his sharp eyes swept over Arianna. "She's bold," he said dryly. "She's reckless," Cassian corrected,

took her

stationed outside reassured her somewhat, but the weight of uncertainty pressed down on her. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was spiraling out

watched her with quiet concern, setting aside the sewing she had been working on. "You should sit down," she said gently. "Pacing

"I can't just sit here, Mom. I

everything is slipping away?"

nodded, her hands

shoulder. "Cassian has everything

But as the

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wooden bench, her bound hands resting on her lap. She leaned back against the cold stone wall, her expression smug