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?"

waiting just inside, his arms crossed as his sharp eyes swept over Arianna. "She's bold," he said dryly. "She's reckless," Cassian

followed him as Nathan took her away, the sound grating

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

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

hair. "I can't just sit here, Mom. I feel like..." She trailed off,

everything is slipping away?"

her

the room, placing a reassuring hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Cassian has everything under control. You need to trust him--and trust

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

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wooden bench, her bound 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. "You don't seem too worried,"