Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

42

The morning air was thick with tension as Cassian prepared his wolves for the preemptive strike. He stood in the training grounds, his voice steady as he issued commands. Nathan and Gideon flanked him, their expressions grim but resolute. "We strike at dusk," Cassian announced. "We'll hit their camp hard and fast. If we weaken them now, it'll buy us time to fortify our defenses."

Gideon nodded but raised an eyebrow. "And what happens if they're waiting for us?"

Cassian's gaze didn't waver. "Then we fight our way out."

Aurora stood at the edge of the grounds, her heart pounding as she listened. She had tried to talk Cassian out of the attack the night before, but his resolve was unshakable.

can't change his mind," Iris said softly, appearing

her, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. "That doesn't

not," Iris replied. "But Cassian knows what's at stake. He won't let this pack fall

her growing belly had been constant lately,

to busy herself with preparations, but her unease only grew. Lila found her in the communal kitchen, where Aurora

Lila said

"I can't shake the

a reassuring hand on her arm. "Cassian is strong, and so is

worry in her eyes evident. "And what about when Fenrir comes back? Or worse-what if Magnus gets