Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 70

"What do you want?" she asked, her voice sharper than she intended.

Anica raised their hands in mock surrender. "Easy, Luna. I'm here to help, remember?"

Aurora hesitated, then sighed. "I don't know what to think anymore. One minute I'm just trying to survive, and the next I'm supposed to be some... chosen wolf tied to an ancient prophecy."

Anica stepped closer, their tone softening. "It's a lot to take in. But you're stronger than you realize, Aurora. I can see it."

Their words sent a flicker of warmth through her, but she quickly pushed it aside. "I don't need your reassurances, Anica. What I need is a solution."

Anica smiled faintly, their golden eyes holding hers. "Then let me help you find one."

Aurora talking to Anica. He couldn't hear their words, but the easy way Anica leaned toward her, the faint smile on their lips,

didn't waver. "I

glanced toward Aurora and Anica, then back at

they're too comfortable," Cassian replied, his tone clipped. "And they're getting too

"Careful, Cassian.

glare. "This isn't about jealousy. It's about keeping

Nathan said, his expression thoughtful. "But you might want to figure out where your priorities lie. If Anica's right, Aurora's going to need more than just a bodyguard. She's going to need someone who truly believes in her." Cassian didn't respond, but Nathan's words lingered as he

the war room. Anica was there, their demeanor as calm and confident as ever, while Aurora sat quietly at the edge of the

for the Lycan King to come to us," Cassian began, his voice firm. "We need to take the fight

do you propose we do that?"

his inner circle. You know his weaknesses. If you're truly on