Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

"I'm not leaving you," Aurora protested, her voice trembling.

Before either could move, the rogue lunged. Lila met him head-on, her movements sharp and precise. She fought with a ferocity that made Aurora's chest tighten with both pride and fear.

But the rogue was relentless. Lila staggered, her breaths coming in sharp gasps. Another rogue emerged from the shadows, his eyes narrowing on Aurora.

"Stay back!" Aurora shouted, her voice breaking.

The rogue sneered, his claws flashing in the moonlight as he advanced. Lila saw him and, with a burst of strength, launched herself at him. She slammed into the rogue, driving him back-but the effort cost her. Aurora's scream echoed through the forest as Lila fell, blood pooling beneath her.

"Mom!" Aurora cried, dropping to her knees beside her.

Lila's breaths were shallow, her hand trembling as she reached for Aurora. "You have to... protect them," she whispered. "Protect yourself."

eyes fluttered shut, and Aurora felt her

all at once. A sharp, searing pain ripped through her abdomen,

front lines, his movements quick and deadly despite his injuries. Nathan was beside him, their wolves working

his voice urgent. "It's Aurora-she's

broke away from the fight, his mind racing

and her face was pale as she gasped for air. "Aurora," he said, his voice trembling as

her eyes

despite the panic rising within him. "Hold

but the outcome was inevitable.

"But the twins... we

the air leave his lungs. He nodded stiffly, his jaw

toward the window. She didn't look at him