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?"

downwind," Rylan replied. "But

them know. I want Magnus to understand

Aurora approached Cassian, her heart

her, his expression softening. "It's not the first time

they've worked with someone like Magnus,

to use fear as a weapon. Lycans are more than just muscle-they're a symbol of what he's willing to do to

gaze met hers, steady and unwavering. "We fight. We don't let him break us before the battle even

along the forest's edge. Aurora worked alongside Iris in the healer's quarters, preparing supplies for the inevitable injuries. "Do you think we'll survive this?" Aurora asked, her voice

Aurora.

draw strength from

in the central grounds, their tension palpable as

voice carrying over the crowd. "He wants to see

intently, their gazes fixed on

than anything Magnus can throw at us. Together, we'll show him what

howled in unison, their voices rising in a powerful chorus that echoed through

the crowd, her chest tightening as she watched Cassian rally his pack. His strength was undeniable, his presence commanding. For the first time, she felt a flicker of hope that they might survive this. Later that night, Aurora

were incredible tonight,"