Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 34

Lila didn't look up from her knitting. "Cassian's patrols are watching them. They won't get past the borders."

Aurora pressed a hand to her abdomen, where the twins stirred faintly. "I'm putting everyone in danger," she murmured. "Cassian's pack didn't ask for this."

Lila set her knitting aside and placed a hand on Aurora's shoulder. "Cassian chose to protect you, Aurora. His pack chose to stand by him. You're not forcing this on anyone."

Aurora nodded, though her chest still felt heavy with guilt.

As the first rays of sunlight broke through the trees, Fenrir's group began to move. They stayed low, their movements silent as they approached the northern perimeter. The scent of Cassian's wolves was strong now, mingling with the crisp morning air. Fenrir signaled for his group to halt as they reached the edge of the forest. He could see the patrols ahead-two wolves pacing along the ridge, their sharp eyes scanning the terrain.

"Wait for my signal," Fenrir whispered.

The wolves behind him crouched low, their breaths quiet as they watched and waited.

In the central grounds, Cassian stood with Nathan and a group of senior wolves. The tension in the air was thick, every wolf on edge as they prepared for what was to come.

scout reported as he approached. "Fenrir's group is

tightened. "Alert the patrols. We hold

ran off

a full-scale conflict, Alpha. Are you

down. Not for

forest, a haunting reminder of the danger closing in. Lila watched her with quiet

"I can't just sit here,

firmly.

her fear didn't

to split, sending two wolves to flank the patrols while the others stayed hidden. "Distract them," he murmured. "But don't

nodded, slipping into the shadows as they moved toward

cottages. Aurora was there he could feel it. And no matter what stood

pack's central grounds, Cassian received another report from the

said. "A small group is trying to draw our patrols

"It's a