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."

to him, her chest tightening at the intensity in his

believe in this pack," Cassian said. "And I

breath caught, her heart pounding

respond, the faint sound of howling reached their ears,

he said,

Aurora's stomach churned. "Magnus?"

Cassian replied. "Stay

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

there's a fight, we'll need to be ready for the

following Iris

they managed to push the attackers back, the cost was high. Cassian returned to the

Cassian replied, brushing off her concern. "Tend to

but obeyed, her hands steady as she worked alongside Iris to treat the

knuckles were bloodied, but his gaze was steady as he stared out at the water. "You shouldn't be alone," she said, stepping