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."

still grieving. If Magnus

let him finish. "He won't get

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of the healer's quarters felt suffocating, and she found herself wandering through the central grounds. The wolves she

Iris's guidance. Iris waved her over, her smile bright despite the

could use

faint smile. "Something

a staff, the wood polished and worn from use. "Want to join us? It might

staff. The weight of it in her

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

Iris said with a grin. "You just need to trust

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

heavy with exhaustion. He found Aurora near the fire in the main hall, her expression thoughtful as

still up," he said, sitting

she admitted. "Too

fixed on the fire. "The pack's worried. They know Magnus is out there, and they know Fenrir isn't