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.

as he approached.

tightened. "Alert the patrols.

and ran off to deliver the

could turn into a full-scale

don't back down. Not for Fenrir, and not for anyone

haunting reminder of the danger closing in. Lila watched her with quiet concern. "You need to stay calm, Aurora,"

hand to her abdomen. "I can't

firmly. "Cassian won't

her fear didn't

watched as the patrols moved along the ridge. He signaled for his group to split, sending two wolves to flank

shadows as they moved

fixed on the distant cottages. Aurora was there he could feel it. And no matter what stood in his way,

central grounds, Cassian received another report from

said. "A small group is trying

eyes narrowed. "It's a distraction. Fenrir's after