Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 51

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the camp as the wolves moved about their tasks. Though the physical damage from Fenrir's attack had been repaired, the emotional scars lingered. Tension hung in the air like a heavy fog, and every movement carried a sense of urgency.

Aurora stood by the training grounds, watching a group of younger wolves spar under Nathan's watchful eye. Their strikes were precise but lacked the force and confidence of seasoned fighters.

"They're getting better," Iris said, appearing beside Aurora with her ever-present basket of herbs.

Aurora nodded absently. "They're trying. But will it be enough?"

Iris sighed, glancing toward the distant treeline. "If Magnus gets involved, it might not matter how strong we are."

Aurora's chest tightened at the mention of Magnus. The stories she'd heard about the Lycan King haunted her-packs destroyed, leaders executed, and entire territories bent to his will. "I wish we knew what he was planning," Aurora murmured.

Iris hesitated, then said, "You should talk to Cassian. He's been working himself to the bone trying to figure that out."

***

Cassian was in the war room when Aurora found him, hunched over a map spread across the table. His shoulders were tense, and his jaw was set in a grim line.

"You should rest," Aurora said softly as she stepped inside.

expression softening slightly when he saw her. "I'll rest when Magnus isn't breathing

the table, her gaze sweeping over the marks on the map. "Do

said simply. "And Fenrir's given him an

frowned, her mind racing. "Is there a way to

out. But Magnus doesn't operate like Fenrir. He's subtle he

just conquer from the outside. He finds weaknesses within a

***

camp came to a head. As the pack gathered in the central hall for

attention," he said, his voice cutting through the low hum of

room fell silent, all eyes turning to

move," Cassian continued. "They haven't crossed into our territory yet, but we need to

crowd, unease

over the pack. "If you see or hear anything suspicious, report it immediately." Aurora's chest tightened as she scanned the faces around her. The wolves looked wary, their trust shaken by the

the meeting broke up,

to the healer's quarters tonight," he said,

"Why?

it's Magnus's forces or something else,

hesitated, then

Cassian's gaze softened. "Always."