Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 55

Aurora nodded as Cassian's hand lingered on her shoulder, the warmth of his touch grounding her. In that moment, the burdens of her grief, her fear, and her uncertainty seemed to blur, eclipsed by the steady strength of the man before her. "Come with me," Cassian said softly.

She hesitated, her eyes searching his. "Where?"

"Somewhere we can breathe," he said simply, his voice low and soothing.

Aurora found herself nodding, drawn by the quiet promise in his words. Without another word, Cassian led her through the camp and into the surrounding forest, their steps silent as the trees closed in around them.

The clearing they reached was bathed in silver moonlight. The soft glow illuminated the tall grasses and scattered wildflowers that danced in the gentle breeze. Aurora stopped at the edge, her breath catching at the unexpected beauty. "I didn't know this was here," she murmured.

Cassian stepped closer, his presence steady and grounding. "It's one of my favorite places. A reminder that even in the chaos, there's still peace to be found."

Aurora turned to him, her chest tightening at the vulnerability in his voice. "Do you feel like that now? That everything's chaos?"

His lips twitched in a faint, wry smile. "I think we both do."

Aurora nodded, dropping her gaze as she spoke. "It feels like I'm carrying so much. Too much. And I'm scared that if I let any of it go, I won't know who I am anymore."

lightly against hers. "You don't have to carry it all, Aurora.

at the softness in his tone. She lifted her gaze to meet his, her

slid gently to her cheek, his thumb brushing

his in a tentative kiss. Cassian stilled for a moment

the fabric of his shirt as she leaned into him. Cassian broke the kiss, his forehead resting against hers as he caught his breath. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice rough with

clear in the way she pulled him closer.

between their bodies. Cassian's hands moved to her waist, his fingers

traced the hard planes of muscle beneath her fingertips. Cassian's lips traveled to her jaw, then down to her neck, leaving a trail of warmth that made

beautiful," he murmured, his voice filled with

like she was the only thing

roamed her sides, his touch careful and deliberate, as though he was memorizing every curve. Aurora arched into him, her breaths

skin against hers sent a rush of heat through her, and she let herself get lost in the sensations-the way his hands gripped her thighs, the way his lips claimed

forehead resting against hers as he

her voice trembling

slow and deliberate, his touch never wavering as he guided her into a rhythm that left her breathless. Aurora's hands gripped his shoulders, her nails digging into

him, her heart pounding as the world

breaths mingling in the cool night air, Aurora felt a sense of peace she hadn't known in months. Cassian's arms tightened around her, his lips pressing softly against her temple. "You're