Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 57

The northern patrols returned at dawn, their arrival punctuated by the sharp sound of howling wolves announcing their presence. Aurora woke to the commotion, quickly throwing on her cloak and stepping outside. The air was crisp, the sunlight pale against the camp's

fortified barriers.

She found Cassian near the central grounds, speaking with Nathan and Gideon. The patrol leader, a grizzled wolf named Rylan, stood before them, his expression grim.

"We caught movement near the western ridge," Rylan reported, his voice low but steady. "It wasn't Magnus's wolves at least not the regular ones."

Cassian frowned. "Lycans?"

Rylan nodded. "A small group. They were scouting, but they didn't cross into our territory."

Nathan crossed his arms. "They're testing us. Looking for weaknesses."

Gideon's jaw tightened. "If Lycans are in play, we're going to need a lot more than reinforcements to survive this."

Cassian's expression remained unreadable as he turned to Rylan. "Did they see you?"

replied.

"Good. Let them know. I want Magnus to

her heart

expression softening. "It's not the first time

the first time they've worked with someone

use fear as a weapon. Lycans are more than just muscle-they're a symbol of what he's willing to do to win." Aurora's stomach churned. "Then what do we

hers, steady and unwavering. "We fight. We don't let him break

Iris in the healer's quarters, preparing supplies for the inevitable injuries. "Do you think

worse, Aurora. And we've done

draw strength

central grounds, their tension palpable as

"He wants to see how far he can

their gazes fixed

And now we face Lycans. But this pack is stronger than anything Magnus can throw at us. Together, we'll show him what it

their voices rising in a powerful chorus

first time, she felt a flicker of hope that they might survive this. Later that night,

were incredible