Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

75

Cassian stood over the map table in the war room, his eyes scanning the detailed sketches of the western ruins. Nathan and Anica flanked him, their expressions equally grim.

"If the tracks we found are leading to something bigger," Nathan began, "then we need to act before the Lycan King has time to regroup."

Cassian nodded, his jaw tight. "We'll need more than just our warriors. The allied packs need to know what's coming."

"Good luck convincing them," Anica said dryly. "Half of them are too afraid to act, and the other half would rather let your pack burn than risk their own."

Cassian shot them a sharp look. "We don't have a choice. If we stand alone, we lose."

Anica shrugged, their golden eyes gleaming faintly. "Then you'd better make a hell of a case, Alpha."

Before Cassian could respond, the door burst open, and a young scout stumbled inside, his face pale.

patrol," he gasped.

blood ran cold. "Aurora's with

of shadowy wolves-creatures unlike any she'd ever seen. Their forms were twisted and unnatural, their eyes glowing with a sickly green light. "Hold the line!" the lead wolf shouted, his voice barely

and Iris stood back-to-back, their movements

shouted, slashing at one of the creatures

breath coming in short gasps. "They're

heavier with each passing moment, the unnatural presence of the creatures pressing down on them. Aurora's

glinting, and she barely managed to deflect the blow.

blur of movement appeared between them, and Cassian's blade sliced through the air. The creature fell

Cassian called, his voice tight with

managed, her voice shaky as she

pause to check further. He turned to the remaining creatures, his blade flashing as he tore through them with brutal efficiency. The other warriors joined in, their combined strength driving the creatures back. Within minutes, the

the patrol regrouped, Cassian approached Aurora, his expression a

been out here," he said,

"I was helping the patrol. I'm