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

Cassian said. "And

breath caught, her heart

reached

the western patrol," he said,

Aurora's stomach churned. "Magnus?"

"Stay here. I'll

prepared to intercept the threat. Aurora stood by

If there's a fight, we'll need to

nodded, following

brief but vicious. Cassian and his wolves clashed with a group of Magnus's scouts-Lycans among them. Though they managed to push the attackers back, the cost was high. Cassian returned to the camp bloodied but unbroken, his expression grim as he carried a wounded wolf into the healer's quarters. Aurora rushed to help, her heart pounding at the sight of him. "You're hurt,"

Cassian replied, brushing off

hesitated but obeyed, her hands steady as she worked

the camp settled back into uneasy quiet, Aurora found Cassian by the river. His shirt was torn, and his knuckles were bloodied, but