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.

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

he swung his blade again and

shadow beasts back.

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

doing this," he said, his voice tight with

ragged gasps. "If I

mood was somber. Healers worked tirelessly to treat the wounded,

herself too hard," one healer said softly. "The strain on

need to finish. Aurora met Cassian's