Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 37

The forest seemed endless as Aurora and Lila ran, the sound of snapping twigs and the rustle of leaves filling the air. Every shadow felt like a threat, every whisper of wind a predator's breath. Aurora's heart thundered in her chest, not just from exertion but from the

overwhelming fear clawing at her.

"Keep going!" Lila urged, her voice steady but strained. "We have to put as much distance as we can between us and that clearing."

Aurora nodded, her breath coming in shallow gasps. The twins stirred restlessly, their movements erratic as if responding to her fear. She placed a protective hand over her abdomen, her resolve hardening.

They reached a narrow stream and paused, Lila scanning the area with sharp eyes. "We'll rest for a moment," she said, her tone calm but urgent. "Stay low."

Aurora crouched by the water, her legs trembling. "Do you think Cassian's okay?" she whispered.

"He's strong," Lila replied, though her expression betrayed her worry. "And he has his pack. He'll hold them off long enough for us to find safety."

Aurora nodded, though her chest tightened at the thought of Cassian facing Fenrir and Arianna. She couldn't shake the image of his wolf, fierce and unyielding, standing between her and danger. The forest grew eerily quiet, and Lila stiffened. "We're not alone."

Aurora's breath caught as the faint sound of footsteps reached her ears. Lila grabbed a branch from the ground, holding it like a weapon as she placed herself between Aurora and the approaching noise.

figure emerged from the shadows. Aurora's stomach twisted as she recognized the

with mockery. "Running through

stepped forward, her grip tightening on the branch. "Stay back," she warned,

you going to do? Fight me off

her gaze

narrowing. "To put an end

with defiance. "You're wrong. This is my home now, and I won't let

anything. I'm just making sure you don't have the chance to ruin anything

fast. Aurora stumbled back, her hand instinctively covering her stomach as Lila stepped in to intercept her. The branch connected with Arianna's side, but the force barely slowed

blur of motion shot through the trees, slamming into Arianna with brutal force.

Arianna, his teeth bared as he let out a deafening snarl.

should've stayed out of this, Cassian," she spat,

"This is my

with fury. "You think she's worth all of this? She'll

and steady.

He intercepted her with a powerful swipe, sending her sprawling to