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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growing steeper and more treacherous with every mile. The wolves moved

despite the harsh conditions. Nathan shot

deal, anyway?"

Anica smirked. "My deal?"

of nowhere with all this knowledge about

widened.

tightened, but he didn't

loomed ahead, its jagged towers silhouetted against the dark sky. Cassian motioned for the

create a diversion near the east. I'll lead the rest

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

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

darkness, a massive Lycan

trap," Anica said calmly, their tone laced with

them, its claws