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.

be," Aurora replied. "The healer's quarters are

faint smile, but his expression quickly turned serious. "How

"I'm trying.

"It doesn't get easier, but you learn

at him, surprised by the vulnerability

standing as she finished tending to his wounds. "Don't thank me. Just

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

tone clipped. "If Magnus is planning an

to the mountain

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

if Magnus moves before they get

we fight," Cassian said simply.

chest tightened as she listened. The tension in the room was palpable, the

Aurora found herself wandering the camp again. The quiet moments gave her time to think, but they also left her feeling isolated, her grief and fears