Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

40

The battle dragged on, but as the first hints of dawn streaked the sky, Fenrir's forces began to retreat. Cassian stood in the clearing, his chest heaving as blood dripped from a gash on his shoulder. His wolf form, battered and bruised, reflected the toll of the fight. Nathan approached cautiously, his own injuries visible. "They're pulling back," he said, his voice hoarse. "But this wasn't just an attack. Fenrir was testing us."

Cassian shifted back into his human form, wincing as he rolled his shoulder. "And now he knows how far he can push."

"Next time, he won't hold back," Nathan said grimly.

high-too high-but there was no time to dwell on it. Fenrir would come again, and the next strike would be worse. Aurora sat in the central hall, her hands trembling as she tried to keep busy. Every sound from outside made her heart race, every minute that passed without

expression calm but watchful. "He'll come back," she said

eyes filled with worry.

isn't the type to give up. If he's still breathing,

could respond, the door creaked open, and Cassian stepped inside, his presence filling the room. Relief flooded Aurora as she rushed to him, her

despite the exhaustion in his eyes. "Fenrir's forces are

"And what