Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 61

The sky above Cassian's territory darkened, the clouds heavy with the promise of rain. The air was thick with tension as the pack gathered along the northern perimeter, their senses on high alert. Cassian stood at the forefront, his gaze fixed on the treeline where the scouts had reported Magnus's forces were massing.

"They're close," Nathan said, his voice low but steady.

Cassian nodded, his expression grim. "Spread the warriors out. Keep the flanks covered."

Aurora watched from the safety of the healer's quarters, her heart pounding as the pack moved into position. She could see the determination on their faces, but she could also feel their fear. These weren't just wolves-they were her friends, her newfound family-and they were about to face a force unlike anything they'd seen before.

The first clash came suddenly, the forest erupting with snarls and howls as Magnus's forces surged forward. Wolves in Cassian's pack braced for impact, their training turning into instinct as they met the attackers head-on.

Lycans that sent a chill down

with unrelenting ferocity. His blade flashed in the dim light, cutting down any

Aurora worked frantically alongside Iris and the other healers to tend to the injured as they were brought in. Blood soaked the floor as wolves staggered through the doors, their wounds deep and grievous. "Hold still," Aurora said, her voice trembling as she pressed a bandage to a young wolf's shoulder. His breathing was shallow, his eyes wide

appeared beside her, her hands steady as she applied a salve to another wolf's gash. "Focus on what

sound of the battle raged outside, every snarl and howl a

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their ground, but

with precision. But even as he fought, he could see the toll the battle was taking. His wolves were faltering, their movements slowing as exhaustion set in. "Hold the line!" Cassian shouted, his

him, his expression grim. "We're losing too

jaw tightened. "We hold.