Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 47

That evening, Aurora ventured outside for the first time since the attack. The air was cool, and the scent of pine and earth filled her lungs. She walked slowly, her steps unsteady, but the act of moving felt like a small victory. Iris spotted her and hurried over, a bright smile lighting up her face. "You're out!"

Aurora managed a faint smile. "I needed some air."

"I'm glad to see you," Iris said. "The healer's been worried. We all have."

Aurora nodded, her gaze drifting to the forest beyond the camp. "How's the pack?"

Iris hesitated. "They're... managing. But things are tense. Everyone knows Fenrir's not done, and Magnus-" She broke off, shaking her head. "Anyway, they're holding together. Thanks to Cassian."

at the mention of his name. "He's

that's just who he is. He'd burn himself out for this

and

the ambush. The memories felt like a lifetime ago. She wrapped

Cassian approaching, his steps

to think," she

his presence solid and grounding. "You don't

lips pressed into a thin line. "Everyone I try to hold on to disappears. My mother, my children...

didn't put anyone in danger,