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?"

arms crossed as his sharp eyes swept over Arianna. "She's bold," he said dryly. "She's reckless," Cassian corrected, pushing Arianna forward. "Secure

as Nathan took her

the small living space, her heart racing. The guards 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 of control-something

with quiet concern, setting aside the sewing she had been working on. "You should sit down," she said gently. "Pacing won't

sit here, Mom. I

is slipping away?" Lila finished

nodded, her

on her daughter's shoulder. "Cassian has

swallowed hard, her mother's words a small comfort. But as the

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holding room beneath the main hall, Arianna sat on a wooden bench, her bound hands resting on her lap. She leaned back against the cold stone wall, her expression