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."

back to him, her chest tightening at the intensity in his

Cassian said. "And I believe in

heart pounding

of howling reached

western patrol," he said, his

Aurora's stomach churned. "Magnus?"

"Stay

Aurora stood by

If there's a fight,

following Iris

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

off her concern.

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

quiet, Aurora found Cassian by the river. His shirt was torn, and his knuckles were bloodied, but his gaze was steady as he stared out at the water.