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.

as he surveyed the forest around them, littered with the remnants of the night's battle. The cost had been high-too high-but there was no time to dwell on it. Fenrir would come again, and the next strike would be worse.

across from her, her expression calm but watchful. "He'll come back," she said softly, her voice

up, her eyes filled

gaze didn't waver. "Cassian isn't the type to

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

exhaustion in his eyes. "Fenrir's forces are retreating.

"And what