Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 43

As dusk approached, the wolves gathered at the edge of the forest, their forms shifting as they prepared for the fight ahead. Cassian moved among them, his presence commanding as he gave final instructions. Aurora stood nearby, her hands clenched at her sides. "You don't have to do this," she said, her voice quiet but firm.

Cassian turned to her, his gaze steady. "I do. If we don't act now, Fenrir will only get stronger. This is the only way to protect the pack."

Aurora stepped closer, her voice trembling. "Promise me you'll come back."

Cassian hesitated for a moment, then reached out to cup her cheek. "I'll come back," he said softly. "I promise."

The vulnerability in his voice sent a shiver through Aurora, but before she could respond, Nathan called out. "It's time, Alpha."

Cassian gave her one last look before shifting into his wolf form and disappearing into the forest with his warriors.

quarters, her nerves fraying with every passing moment. Lila stayed close, her presence a steadying force even as the tension in the air grew. "They'll

but her stomach churned

limping as he shifted back. "It was an ambush," he said, his voice

Aurora's heart stopped.

Lila asked

still fighting," the scout replied. "But we lost several wolves. Nathan's leading

buckled, and Lila caught her before she could fall. "He'll come back," Lila

even as doubt

he shifted back to human form. Aurora rushed to him, her hands trembling

voice was hoarse. "But Fenrir's