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."

words. "One of them hesitated-like it was trying to figure out if I was

his frustration evident. "We'll figure this out. But you're not leaving the camp

"I'm not a prisoner,

said, his tone softening. "You're the Luna. And

voice broke through the

with their usual calm confidence. "The shadow beasts were sent for her. The Lycan King knows exactly where she is and he's getting closer." Cassian turned to Anica, his eyes narrowing. "Then why send something so weak? He could have launched a full-scale

piece. By the time he makes his real move, half of your wolves will already be broken." Cassian's

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

"Prepare me

you share with the Celestial Pact. If the Lycan King thinks he can use you,

with tension as Cassian, Aurora, Nathan, and Anica gathered around the map table. Cassian's gaze remained fixed

this... bond," Cassian said. "But you