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."

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

Cassian

caught, her heart pounding at

of howling reached their ears, distant but

western patrol," he said,

Aurora's stomach churned. "Magnus?"

replied. "Stay

motion as Cassian and his warriors prepared to intercept the threat. Aurora stood by the healer's quarters, her

"Come on. If there's a fight, we'll need to be ready

following Iris

returned to

replied, brushing off her concern. "Tend

as she worked alongside

the camp settled back into uneasy 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. "You shouldn't