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?"

Rylan replied. "But they'll know we're

know. I want Magnus to understand we're ready

disbanded, Aurora approached Cassian, her heart heavy with worry. "Lycans," she said, her voice

softening. "It's not the first

time they've worked

muscle-they're a symbol of what

fight. We

Iris in the healer's quarters, preparing supplies for the inevitable injuries. "Do you think we'll survive this?" Aurora asked, her voice trembling as

Aurora. And we've

trying to draw strength from the healer's

nightfall, the pack gathered in the central

began, his voice carrying over the crowd. "He wants to see how far he can push before we break. But we won't give

listened intently, their gazes fixed on their

faced betrayal. And now we face Lycans. But this pack is stronger than anything Magnus

in a powerful chorus

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

incredible tonight," she