Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

74

The camp was unusually quiet the following morning, the air heavy with anticipation. The discovery at the western ruins had shaken the wolves, and though Cassian had yet to announce their next steps, the tension was palpable. Aurora walked briskly across the central clearing, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Lycan King's plans. Anica's words echoed in her head: No more fated mates. No more balance. Only power.

"Luna," Iris called out, snapping Aurora from her thoughts.

Aurora turned, managing a small smile as Iris jogged to her side.

"I thought you might want to join the patrol," Iris said, holding up a satchel of supplies. "It's the northern perimeter. Should be quiet."

retreat to the healer's quarters and lose herself in routine, but another part longed for the fresh air and distraction the patrol

taking

quiet on the forest floor. Aurora trailed near the back of the group, her senses alert despite the calm. "Thinking too much again?"

laugh.

been carrying the weight of the world lately," Iris replied. "It's hard

glanced toward the horizon. "I just want to make sure we're ready. For whatever comes

done more than most would in your

the wolf leading the patrol raised a

it?"