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."

argue, but the truth in her mother's words

called a meeting in the central hall. The

said, his voice steady despite the tension

Elders, a gray-haired wolf named Maris, frowned. "We've lost too much already. If we keep fighting like

"We don't have a choice. If we let Fenrir gain any more ground,

her arms crossed tightly over her chest. The weight of the conversation pressed

gasped. "They've

room erupted into motion, wolves shifting and rushing to defend the pack. Cassian

said firmly as

But she didn't listen.

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

her voice