Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 72

As night fell, the pack prepared to move out. Aurora stood near the edge of the camp, watching as the warriors gathered in small groups. Her chest tightened as she caught sight of Cassian, his expression hard and focused as he checked his weapons. He glanced up and saw her, his gaze softening. "You're worried."

"Of course I am," she said, stepping closer. "You're walking into a trap."

Cassian reached out, brushing his hand lightly against her arm. "It's a risk we have to take."

Aurora hesitated, her throat tightening. "Just... promise me you'll come back."

His gaze held hers, the weight of her words sinking in. "I promise."

Before she could respond, Nathan called out, signaling that it was time to leave. Cassian gave her a final, lingering look before turning and joining the others.

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to the fortress was grueling, the terrain growing steeper and more treacherous with every mile. The wolves moved in silence, their footsteps muffled by the

rear of the group, their movements fluid despite the harsh

deal, anyway?"

Anica smirked. "My deal?"

nowhere with all this knowledge about the Lycan King,

widened. "Jealous,

but

ahead, its jagged towers silhouetted against the dark sky. Cassian motioned for the group to stop, his gaze scanning the

whispered. "We'll split into two groups. Nathan, take your team and create a diversion near the east. I'll lead the rest through the southern entrance." Nathan nodded, his expression grim. "See you

deeper as they slipped through the narrow opening in the defenses. But as they entered the fortress, a low growl

hand, signaling for the group to stop. His heart pounded as the growl grew

of the darkness, a massive Lycan emerged,

said calmly, their

its