Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The forest had begun to feel less hostile as Aurora, Cassian, and their group returned to the pack's borders. The oppressive weight of the Lycan King's presence had lifted, leaving a faint, uneasy calm in its place. Aurora moved cautiously, her steps deliberate as her body

ached from the strain of channeling the Celestial Pact.

The pack gathered at the gates as they arrived, their gazes a mix of concern and hope. Whispers rippled through the crowd, and relief flickered in their eyes as they saw their leaders return alive.

Nathan stepped forward, addressing the wolves in a clear, steady voice. "The fissures have been closed. The Lycan King's hold on them is broken-for now."

growing as the pack began to believe in the promise of

group, her glowing eyes dimmed to their

say something," he said

of their expectations pressing against her. She nodded, stepping forward

said, her voice steady despite her exhaustion. "But this isn't over. The Lycan King will come back, and we need to be ready. For now, rest. Recover. We'll face him together when the time comes." The pack responded with howls of agreement, their unity

the camp settled into a tentative rhythm. Wolves repaired structures damaged during the attacks, hunters brought in game, and the injured began to

But Cassian noticed the strain in her movements, the way her shoulders tightened when she thought no one was watching. "You need to rest," he told her one evening as

gaze fixed on the horizon. "I

for her hand, his touch grounding. "You've done enough for now. Let others take over. You're no good