Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

41

Later, in the war room, Cassian stood with Nathan and Gideon, his mind already focused on the next steps.

"They'll be back soon," Nathan said, gesturing to the map spread across the table. "And they won't come alone. Fenrir's gathering allies-packs that have lost faith in their leaders, rogues looking for power."

Cassian's jaw clenched. "We can't wait for them to make the first move. If Fenrir consolidates his forces, we'll be outnumbered before we can call for reinforcements."

Gideon leaned against the table, his sharp features shadowed in the dim light. "If you're thinking of striking first, you'd better think twice. Fenrir's not stupid. He'll be expecting it."

Nathan frowned. "We don't have the numbers for a prolonged fight, Alpha. Even with the defenses, we're vulnerable."

we need to hit him where it hurts-quickly and decisively. A preemptive

if it fails?" Gideon

his gaze. "It

rush of the water doing little to calm her nerves. She had seen the

glow on his features, highlighting the faint lines of worry etched

sat beside her, the silence between them stretching comfortably. Finally,

it's a certainty," Aurora

replied. "Because I won't let Fenrir

She wanted to believe him, but the

her voice barely above a

her, his expression serious.