Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 78

Aurora stood in the clearing, her breath visible in the cold morning air. Anica stood a few paces away, their posture relaxed but their golden eyes sharp. Cassian watched from the edge of the training circle, his arms crossed and his expression unreadable. "First lesson," Anica began, their voice carrying easily over the quiet forest. "Your bond to the Celestial Pact isn't something you control-not yet. It's like a river: powerful, unpredictable, and dangerous if you try to force it." Aurora frowned. "So, what am I supposed to do?"

"Learn to feel it," Anica replied. "The Pact isn't just a source of power-it's a connection to the natural balance. Close your eyes, listen, and let it come to you."

Aurora hesitated, her pulse quickening as she glanced at Cassian. He gave her a small nod, his presence steadying her.

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes and let the sounds of the forest wash over her. The rustling of leaves, the distant calls of birds, and the faint hum of energy beneath it all.

At first, there was nothing but the steady rhythm of her heartbeat. But then, faintly, she felt it-a thread of warmth winding through her chest, tugging gently.

"I feel something," she said, her voice soft.

Anica nodded, a small smile tugging at their lips. "Good. Now hold onto it. Let it guide you."

As the training continued, Cassian watched intently. Aurora's focus was unwavering, her strength shining through despite the uncertainty of what she was learning.

"Is this really necessary?" Nathan asked quietly as he approached Cassian.

look away from Aurora. "If she's going to face the

to be too much for her to handle?"

I'll protect

calm rhythm, Aurora sat by the fire, her muscles aching from the day's training. Cassian joined her, his presence a quiet comfort. "You did well today,"

smiled faintly. "It doesn't feel like it. I'm barely scratching the surface of this...

progress," Cassian replied, his gaze steady. "You're stronger than you

at the sincerity in his eyes. "You always believe in me, even

curved into a small smile. "That's because I know you. I've seen what you're capable

warm as she looked away, her thoughts swirling. "What if I don't? What if

out, his hand brushing against hers. "Then I'll be

his words sending a flutter through her chest. For a moment, the weight of the world fell away, leaving only the two of them in the glow of the

back to her quarters. The camp was quiet, the shadows long as the

Aurora hesitated, her hand resting on the doorframe.

paused, turning to face her.

a deep breath, her voice soft. "Thank you. For

ear. "You don't have to thank me, Aurora. This is where I