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."

tightened at the mention

He'd burn

looked away, guilt and

same place she'd spoken to Cassian before the ambush. The memories felt like a lifetime ago. She

Cassian approaching, his steps

to think," she

and grounding. "You don't have to

try to hold on to disappears. My mother, my children... I can't keep

jaw tightened. "You didn't put anyone in danger, Aurora. This isn't