Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

54

Aurora spent most of the next day in the healer's quarters, helping Iris and the others tend to the injured. Though the rogues' last attack had left few physical wounds, the emotional toll on the pack was undeniable. The wolves moved cautiously, their conversations hushed, as if afraid of what might come next.

Iris handed Aurora a small bowl of salve. "Take this to Beta Nathan. He's been ignoring his injuries again."

Aurora nodded, though she wasn't sure how Nathan would react to being fussed over. She found him at the training grounds, sparring with a group of younger wolves. His strikes were sharp and precise, and the younger wolves struggled to keep up. "Nathan," Aurora called, approaching cautiously.

He turned, his brows furrowing when he saw her. "What is it?"

Aurora held up the bowl of salve. "Iris said you need this."

Nathan sighed but didn't argue, sitting on the edge of a log and allowing Aurora to tend to the scratches on his arm.

"You're surprisingly persistent," he muttered as she worked.

"The healer's quarters are full of stubborn wolves

his expression quickly turned serious. "How are

"I'm trying. It's...

but you learn to keep going.

at him, surprised by the vulnerability in his voice. "Thank you," she

tending to

afternoon, Cassian gathered the pack's senior warriors in the war room. Aurora stood near

Cassian said, his tone clipped. "If Magnus is planning an attack, we can't afford

send scouts to

nodded. "Do it. And send word to the eastern packs. We need

what if Magnus moves before they get

Cassian said simply. "We don't have a

The tension in the room was palpable, the weight

again. The quiet moments gave her time to think, but they also left her feeling isolated, her grief and fears creeping in like shadows. She was startled when Cassian appeared beside her, his steps