Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 76

The camp was alive with activity as the survivors of the northern patrol returned. Wolves murmured in hushed tones, their eyes darting to Aurora and Cassian as the news of the shadow beasts spread like wildfire. Anica stood near the central fire, their sharp gaze scanning

the crowd as if gauging the pack's mood.

Aurora sat on a wooden bench near the healer's quarters, her body tense and her mind replaying the attack. The creatures weren't just physical threats-they had carried an oppressive energy that lingered, clawing at her thoughts even now. Cassian approached, his expression unreadable as he handed her a cup of warm tea.

"Drink," he said.

Aurora hesitated but took the cup, her fingers brushing against his. "They weren't just testing our defenses," she said quietly. "They wanted me."

Cassian's jaw tightened, his free hand clenching into a fist. "You don't know that."

"One of them hesitated-like

this out. But you're not leaving

bristled. "I'm not

his tone softening. "You're the Luna. And it's my job to

through

Lycan King knows exactly where she is and he's getting closer." Cassian turned to Anica, his eyes narrowing.

forces-not yet. He's probing, testing, wearing us down piece by piece. By the time he makes his real move, half of your wolves will already be broken." Cassian's patience snapped. "And what's

to win, you'll need more than brute force. You'll need allies who understand this kind of magic-and you'll need to

stiffened. "Prepare me for

met hers, their expression unusually serious. "For the bond you share with the Celestial Pact. If the Lycan King thinks he can use

war room was filled with tension as Cassian, Aurora, Nathan, and Anica gathered around the map table. Cassian's gaze remained fixed on Anica, suspicion still evident

her to use this... bond," Cassian said. "But you still