Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 103

Nathan crouched low beside the glowing glyph, its pulsating light casting eerie shadows on his face. The forest was unnervingly silent, the usual nocturnal sounds replaced by the faint hum of the ancient symbols. Behind him, the scouting party moved cautiously, their movements synchronized like a well-trained unit.

"These symbols are alive," Anica whispered, her golden eyes narrowing as she traced the intricate patterns with a finger. "They're not just draining Aurora-they're feeding something."

Nathan adjusted his grip on his blade. "Feeding what?"

Anica looked up, her voice grim. "Something we don't want to meet."

A low growl rumbled from the darkness. The wolves stiffened, their senses on high alert. The growl came again, closer this time, followed by the sound of heavy footfalls. Shadow beasts emerged from the treeline, their glowing green eyes piercing the gloom. "Defensive positions!" Nathan barked.

glinted as he met the first attack, his movements sharp and deliberate. Anica hurled bursts of energy, her strikes

chaotic, the beasts seemingly endless. Nathan's muscles burned as he swung his blade again and again,

battlefield. Aurora appeared, her presence driving the shadow beasts back. She raised her hands, and silvery tendrils of energy erupted,

a cost. Aurora swayed on her feet, her face pale. Cassian was at her side in an

said,

came in ragged gasps. "If I don't, who

was somber. Healers worked tirelessly to treat the wounded, their faces grim

herself too hard," one healer said softly. "The strain on her bond to the Pact is growing.

healer didn't need to finish. Aurora met Cassian's gaze,