Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 96

That evening, the pack gathered around the central fire for a rare moment of camaraderie. The air was filled with the sound of laughter and conversation, the tension that had gripped them for so long beginning to ease.

Aurora sat beside Cassian, her gaze soft as she watched the wolves interact. Nathan was telling an animated story, his gestures wide and exaggerated, while Anica rolled their eyes and muttered sarcastic commentary under their breath. "It feels normal," Aurora said softly, her voice tinged with wonder.

Cassian nodded, his golden eyes warm as he looked at her. "It's moments like this that remind us why we fight. To protect this."

Aurora turned to him, her chest tightening as their gazes met. The flickering firelight cast shadows across his face, highlighting the quiet strength in his expression.

"Thank you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Cassian asked, his brow

resting lightly on his. "For believing

her hand tightened slightly,

***

notice small changes-wolves smiling more freely, pups playing in the clearing, laughter replacing the strained silence that had once filled the camp. Aurora and Cassian spent more time together, their bond deepening with every passing day. Cassian's presence

afternoon, as they walked through the forest on a routine patrol, Cassian broke the comfortable

he said,

hint of a smile tugging at her lips. "Have

eyes warm as they met hers. "You've grown stronger. Not just with the Pact, but as a leader. The pack

her gaze dropping to the ground. "I'm just trying to do

than that," Cassian said, his voice