Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 39

Back in the pack's central grounds, Aurora sat with Lila near the fire, her thoughts racing. The weight of the day pressed heavily on her, and the twins stirred restlessly in her womb.

Lila reached over, placing a comforting hand on her daughter's arm. "You've been strong through all of this," she said gently.

"I don't feel strong," Aurora admitted, her voice trembling. "I feel like I'm just waiting for everything to fall apart."

"Strength isn't about not being afraid," Lila said. "It's about standing firm even when you are."

Aurora nodded, her mother's words offering a small measure of comfort.

Near the southern perimeter, Cassian stood with a small group of wolves, his senses sharp as he scanned the forest. The faint sound of rustling leaves and distant footsteps carried on the wind, setting the pack on edge. "They're probing us again," Nathan said quietly, his voice barely audible.

Fenrir's too patient for this to be a simple

echoed through the forest, low

the shadows as Fenrir's forces

the line!" Cassian barked, his voice

Cassian moved like a shadow, his movements precise and deadly as he

reached her ears. She

to stay here," Lila said firmly, her voice cutting through

while he fights for me," Aurora said, her voice

what he asked you to do," Lila replied. "You're protecting your children. That's just as important as anything he's

streaming

clash of the two Alphas seemed inevitable, the storm of

Fenrir snarled, his claws raking against