Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 38

The tension in the pack was suffocating by the time Aurora, Cassian, and Lila returned to the central grounds. Wolves moved with purpose, their gazes sharp and their bodies brimming with anticipation. The aftermath of Fenrir's and Arianna's advances had left everyone on edge, but the pack was still standing, ready to defend what they held dear.

Cassian led Aurora and Lila toward the main hall, his expression unreadable. Despite his calm exterior, Aurora could sense the storm brewing beneath the surface.

Inside the hall, Nathan was waiting. He straightened as they entered, his sharp eyes scanning Aurora and Lila before settling on Cassian. "The wolves from the western patrols held their ground, but we're stretched thin," Nathan reported. "Fenrir hasn't retreated, and Arianna's disappearance complicates things. She's still out there."

Cassian nodded, his jaw tight. "Fortify the southern perimeter. If Fenrir's regrouping, that's the most vulnerable point."

Nathan hesitated. "And Aurora?"

Cassian glanced at her, his expression softening slightly. "She stays in the main hall. She's safest here."

just sit here while the pack fights to protect me,"

not just protecting yourself, Aurora. You're protecting your

protests, though the tension in

near the long table where Lila sat quietly. The room was filled with a quiet hum of activity as scouts came and went, delivering reports to Cassian and his senior wolves. Nathan entered briskly, his face set in

us," Cassian said, his tone calm but laced with

he's waiting for

"Keep the patrols rotating. No one rests until

and left, his

turned to Aurora, who was watching the exchange with growing unease. "How are you feeling?"

admitted. "About you. About the

he said. "Fenrir's pride is his weakness.

nodded, though doubt lingered in