Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

44

The pack was tense as the fallout from the ambush rippled through their ranks. Wolves moved quietly, tending to wounds and fortifying defenses, but the air was heavy with unease. Aurora stayed close to Lila, who busied herself organizing supplies in the healer's

quarters.

"You should rest," Lila said, her tone firm but kind.

Aurora shook her head. "I can't. Not with Fenrir still out there. And Cassian-"

"Cassian's alive," Lila interrupted. "And the pack needs you steady, Aurora. You can't protect anyone if you wear yourself down."

but the truth

a meeting in the central hall. The Elders gathered, their

forces are regrouping," he said, his voice steady despite the tension in the room. "We need to assume they'll strike

too much already. If we keep fighting like this, there

waver. "We don't have a choice. If we let Fenrir

crossed tightly over her chest. The weight of the conversation pressed down on her, but before she could speak, a runner burst through the doors, his

gasped. "They've

and rushing to defend the pack. Cassian

he said firmly as he passed

But she didn't listen.

barrier, their howls piercing the night as they clashed with Cassian's wolves. Aurora and Lila moved through the shadows, trying to reach the safe house, but

said, her voice low