Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 50

The moonlight cast an eerie glow over the forest as Cassian stood watch on the northern perimeter. The scent of pine and damp earth surrounded him, but his focus was entirely on the darkness beyond the trees. Nathan approached quietly, his wolf form shifting back as

he stepped out of the shadows.

"No movement so far," Nathan reported, his tone low. "The scouts confirm that Magnus's forces are still gathering at the mountain pass."

Cassian nodded, his jaw tight. "That doesn't mean we can let our guard down. They're waiting for something or someone."

Nathan frowned. "You think Fenrir's planning another attack?"

"Not just an attack," Cassian replied. "He wants to break us. And if Magnus is involved, it won't be subtle."

Nathan hesitated, then said, "Aurora's been asking questions about Magnus. About the kind of power he has."

Cassian's expression darkened. "She doesn't need to worry about him. That's my job."

Nathan said. "But she's still grieving. If Magnus

him finish. "He won't get that

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quarters felt suffocating, and she found herself wandering through the central grounds. The wolves she passed nodded respectfully, though their expressions were

training grounds, where a few younger wolves were practicing under Iris's guidance. Iris waved

look like you could use some fresh air,"

a faint

from use. "Want to join us? It might help

of it in her hands

sense of clarity began to settle over her. Her movements were clumsy at first,

a grin.

part since the loss of her mother and the twins. But as she continued the drills, a small spark of determination began

returned to the camp, his presence heavy with exhaustion. He found Aurora near the fire in the main hall, her

up," he said,

she admitted.

fire. "The pack's worried. They know Magnus is out there,