Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 92

The camp was filled with subdued energy as the group returned, their exhaustion etched into every movement. The wolves that had stayed behind greeted them with wary eyes, their unspoken questions hanging in the air. Aurora felt the weight of their gazes, her chest tightening as she approached the central fire. Cassian followed closely, his hand brushing hers as he offered silent support.

Nathan was the first to speak, addressing the pack with a steady voice. "We scouted the Lycan King's staging ground. He's gathering his forces, and he's stronger than ever."

A ripple of unease swept through the group, murmurs breaking out among the wolves.

"We don't have time to wait," Aurora said, her voice cutting through the noise. "He's testing us, wearing us down. If we don't act now, we'll lose everything." Anica stepped forward, their expression guarded. "You're not wrong, but charging in without a plan isn't the answer. We need to think strategically." Aurora turned to them, her glowing eyes steady. "Then let's strategize. What do we know about his forces? His weaknesses?"

"He's relying heavily on the fissures," Anica said. "The energy he's drawing isn't infinite. If we can cut him off completely, we weaken his hold on the Pact." Nathan nodded, his gaze thoughtful. "We need to split his focus. Draw his forces away from the main fissure while a smaller group targets the source."

Cassian frowned, his jaw tight. "It's a risk. We'll be vulnerable, especially if the Lycan King anticipates the move."

Aurora stepped closer to the map, her hands pressing against the edges. "We don't have a choice. We've seen what he can do. If we wait, he'll destroy us before we even reach him."

Aurora felt the bond to the Celestial Pact stirring within her. The energy was restless, pulsing faintly in her chest as if urging her forward. She placed a hand

closer, his voice low. "Are you sure you're ready

be," Aurora said,

into a thin line, but

a diversionary assault, drawing the Lycan King's forces away from the main fissure. Aurora, Cassian, and a small group of trusted wolves would infiltrate the

sharp, "he'll lose his advantage. But it

ready," Aurora said,

near the edge of the camp. The moonlight cast a

firm. "The bond, the pack, this fight-it's more than anyone

have a

his touch warm and grounding. "You're

not," Aurora said quietly, though her voice wavered. "But I need to be strong. For all

his hand moving to cup her face. "You're stronger than you realize. But strength doesn't mean carrying everything