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?"

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, pushing Arianna forward. "Secure her in the

laughter followed him as Nathan took her away, the sound grating on his

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

she had been working on. "You should sit down," she said gently.

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

is slipping away?" Lila finished for

nodded, her

room, placing a reassuring hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Cassian

her mother's words a small comfort. But as the night stretched

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hands resting on her lap. She leaned back against the cold stone wall, her expression smug despite the chains around her wrists. Nathan stood guard at the door, his sharp gaze fixed on her.