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.

a protective circle. The shadow beasts lunged, their claws slashing through the air with deadly precision. Nathan's blade glinted as

swung his blade

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

her feet, her face pale. Cassian was at her side in an

said, his voice tight with

came in ragged gasps. "If I

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

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

met Cassian's gaze, her silver eyes fierce