Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 91

Before they could retreat, the ground beneath them shifted, a low rumble echoing through the forest. Shadow beasts erupted from the darkness, their glowing eyes fixed on the group as they lunged. "Hold the line!" Nathan shouted, his blade flashing as he intercepted the first attack.

Aurora and Cassian moved in sync, their strikes cutting through the creatures with precision. Anica hurled bursts of light at the beasts, their movements quick and deliberate as they kept the group from being overwhelmed. But the beasts kept coming, their numbers seemingly endless.

Aurora gritted her teeth, the bond's energy surging within her as she channeled it into her blade. The golden light cut through the shadowy forms, dispersing them into mist.

"We're getting surrounded!" Cassian called, his voice strained.

Anica cursed under their breath. "We need to get out of here. Now."

Lycan King was nowhere to be seen, but his presence was unmistakable, his power pressing against her like a physical

isn't just a trap," she said, her voice shaking. "He's

turned to her, his eyes narrowing. "What do

shadows swirling around them. "He's pushing the

grunted as he drove back a beast, his blade cutting through its chest. "Then don't give him

the bond's warmth growing hotter with each passing moment. She could feel the power surging

Cassian said, his voice steady but firm. "We fight

as they put distance between themselves and the fissure site, but the tension lingered. When they finally reached a safe distance, Aurora collapsed

their tone grim.

his expression dark. "He knows we're coming for him. And

her gaze fixed on