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.

it was the Lycans that sent a chill down her spine. Towering

ferocity. His blade flashed in the dim light, cutting down any who dared to challenge him. Nathan was at his side,

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.

as she applied a salve to another wolf's gash. "Focus on what you can do, Aurora," she said firmly. "One wound

the battle raged outside, every snarl and howl a reminder of what was at

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of the territory, the fighting intensified. Cassian's pack was holding their ground, but the cost was high. Bodies littered the battlefield, the scent

the toll the battle was taking. His wolves

beside him, his expression grim. "We're

tightened. "We hold. Reinforcements