Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 59

That evening, as the pack settled into uneasy quiet, Aurora wandered toward the edge of the camp. The forest beyond was dark, the trees casting long shadows in the fading light. "Trouble sleeping?"

Cassian's voice startled her, and she turned to see him standing a few paces away.

"Something like that," she admitted.

He stepped closer, his presence grounding. "You're worried."

"Aren't you?" she countered.

"Always," Cassian said. "But fear doesn't stop us from moving forward."

Aurora looked away, her hands twisting in front of her. "Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, it won't be enough."

"It will be," he said, his tone firm. "Because it has to be."

tightening at the intensity

believe in this pack," Cassian said. "And

breath caught, her heart pounding at his

howling reached their ears, distant but unmistakable. Cassian's

patrol," he

Aurora's stomach churned. "Magnus?"

replied. "Stay

intercept the threat. Aurora stood by the healer's quarters, her chest tight

appeared beside her, her expression tense. "Come on. If there's

nodded, following

was high. Cassian returned to the camp bloodied but unbroken,

Cassian replied, brushing off

as she worked alongside

Aurora found Cassian by the river. His shirt was torn, and his knuckles were bloodied, but his gaze was steady as