Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 86

Nathan's words hung in the air like a fragile promise, but the unease in the camp was palpable. Some wolves nodded in quiet agreement, their gazes steady, while others exchanged uncertain glances. The losses from the previous battle had left scars deeper than physical wounds, and Aurora could feel the weight of their doubt pressing against her chest.

As the crowd dispersed, she caught snippets of conversation.

"She's strong, but is it enough?"

"She brought the Lycan King here. She's tied to all of this."

Aurora clenched her fists, the whispers stinging more than she wanted to admit.

Back at the central tent, Cassian sat propped against a makeshift bed, his injuries still limiting his movement. Anica stood nearby, their arms crossed as they watched Aurora pace restlessly. "They're questioning me," Aurora said, her voice tight. "I can feel it."

"They're questioning everything." Anica replied. "It's what happens when fear takes root."

Cassian gestured for Aurora to sit, his expression calm but firm. "They'll follow you if you give them a reason to. Right now, they're scared. They need to see you as their leader."

lead them," Aurora muttered, but she sank into the

one who can stop the Lycan King. Whether you like

eyes steadying her. "Then I'll prove to

Aurora stood before the pack as they gathered near the training grounds. The sun cast long shadows over the group, highlighting the tension

the murmurs. "I am too.

to doubt each other. But we're stronger together. And I promise you, I won't stop fighting until this is over."

one said,

followed, their murmurs of agreement growing louder until the tension in

Aurora joined Anica and Nathan to discuss

him," Nathan said. "Waiting here isn't an option. He'll keep

attack blindly," Anica countered. "If we rush in without a

"What about the fissures? The ones his shadow commander

they might also be his weakness. If we

to the Pact," Anica finished, a faint smirk tugging at their lips. "It's risky,

nodded. "Then that's