Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 71

The camp buzzed with quiet intensity as preparations for the mission began. The plan to infiltrate the Lycan King's fortress had spread quickly, filling the wolves with a mixture of resolve and unease. Supplies were gathered, weapons were sharpened, and scouts were sent

ahead to map the dangerous terrain.

Aurora moved among the preparations, her mind swirling with thoughts she couldn't shake. Anica's revelations had left her unsettled, their cryptic words looping in her head: You carry a power you don't fully understand. "Lost in thought?"

She turned sharply to see Anica standing a few feet away, their expression unreadable.

"Not anymore," she replied curtly, brushing past them.

But Anica followed, their tone softening. "You can't ignore it, Aurora. The Lycan King won't stop until he gets what he wants. You need to be ready for what that means."

be," she said, keeping her tone steady despite the

catching hers. "I can help you, but you

jaw tightened.

that's a good thing," Anica said smoothly. "But Cassian doesn't

respond, Cassian's

"Anica."

them turned to see Cassian approaching, his gaze locked on Anica with a mix

a faint smile before

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of activity as Cassian laid out the final stages of the plan. Nathan stood by his side, his brow furrowed as he studied the

fortress's defenses. If we time it right, we can get in and out before the Lycan King knows what hit him."

hardened.