Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 35

The forest seemed alive with tension, every rustle of leaves and distant howl adding to the weight pressing on Cassian's pack. Patrols moved in synchronized shifts, their sharp eyes scanning the borders. Despite the heightened defenses, Cassian knew the moment of confrontation was drawing closer.

In the central hall, Cassian stood with Nathan and two senior scouts. A map of the territory was spread out on the table, marked with red ink to denote Fenrir's movements.

"They've split their forces," Nathan said, pointing to the northern ridge. "Two groups are holding back, while a smaller team is probing the southern flank."

Cassian frowned, his arms crossed. "Classic feint. He wants us to think the attack will come from the north, but the real push will be somewhere unexpected."

"Or it's a double bluff," one of the scouts added. "He could hit us from both sides."

Cassian's jaw tightened. "We need to be ready for anything. Double the patrols along the central perimeter. Aurora's safety is the priority."

Nathan hesitated. "Do you think he's coming for her... or for the children?"

The room fell silent.

"He'll use any excuse to justify his actions," Cassian said finally, his voice low. "But his pride is driving this. He sees Aurora as his possession, and he won't stop until he gets her back." Nathan nodded, though the weight of Cassian's words was evident on his face.

Aurora sat in the cottage, the faint murmurs of conversation from outside filtering through the walls. She could feel the tension in the air, her instincts screaming that something was coming. Lila busied herself tidying the small space, but Aurora could see the worry etched into her features.

"You should rest," Lila said gently, glancing at Aurora.

"I can't," Aurora replied, her voice tight. "Not while Fenrir's out there."

Lila sat beside her, placing a reassuring hand on her daughter's arm. "You're stronger than you think, Aurora. And you're not alone. Cassian won't let him take you." Aurora nodded, though her fears lingered. She placed a hand over her abdomen, feeling the faint stirrings of the twins. "I just want them to be safe," she whispered. "They will be," Lila said firmly.

border, Fenrir stood with his trackers, his piercing gaze fixed on the distant cottages. The faint glow

stronger than we expected.

them fight," Fenrir growled. "Aurora belongs with me. Cassian has no right

hesitated. "And what

"Arianna's motives don't concern me. Aurora is my Luna. I'll deal with Arianna after I bring her

glances but followed Fenrir's lead as he moved deeper into the

sharp howl echoed through the trees, and within moments, the

perimeter when

again," a scout said, his breath coming fast. "They're

"He's testing us. Hold the line and watch for a third group. He'll try to slip through the

his

everyone into position. This

sounds of activity

you need to stay calm. The last thing

her heart

sent me," he said quickly. "Fenrir's wolves are pushing closer. We need

safe house near the southern cliffs," the guard

few belongings, her own movements brisk but composed. "We'll go quickly," she

outside. The tension in the air was palpable, the distant howls of wolves

northern edge of the territory, Fenrir watched as his trackers engaged with Cassian's patrols. The clash of wolves echoed through the trees, but Fenrir's focus remained on the central grounds. "Send the second group to the

hesitated. "If they see through the

won't," Fenrir snapped. "Cassian is too predictable. He'll protect his territory first and underestimate how far I'm

signaling

senses sharp as he monitored the reports coming in from all sides. The wolves around him moved with precision, their loyalty to their Alpha unshakable. Nathan approached, his voice urgent. "We've spotted a smaller group breaking