Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 105

The camp's somber quiet was punctuated by the sound of sharpening blades and murmured prayers. Warriors exchanged terse glances as they prepared for the inevitable clash. Cassian stood at the edge of the strategy tent, his arms crossed, watching the pack assemble. His golden eyes darted to the tent flap as Aurora pushed through, her silver hair catching the torchlight.

"You shouldn't be here," Cassian said, his tone firm. "You need rest."

Aurora ignored him, her expression unyielding as she approached the map sprawled across the table. The glow of the Celestial Pact flickered faintly in her eyes. "We can't wait any longer," she said. "He's too close to the heart."

Anica stepped into the tent, their golden eyes scanning the gathered leaders. "The Lycan King isn't just advancing," they began. "He's drawing his forces to a single point-deep within the forbidden territory."

Cassian's jaw tightened. "You're suggesting we send people in there?"

"I'm suggesting we go," Anica countered. "If he reaches the heart of the Pact first, there won't be a war-there'll only be defeat."

of the forbidden territory. "I'm going,"

chose me, Cassian. It will guide me, just as it has

just about you," Cassian snapped, his voice rising. "You're carrying our child. Do

child isn't just ours.

of her words hanging heavy in the air. Finally, Cassian exhaled sharply, his

into a faint smile. "I wouldn't have

against the canvas the only sound. Her hand rested on her abdomen, where a faint warmth pulsed beneath her palm. She

through her entire being. She whispered softly,

the tent as he stepped in, his expression softening at the sight of her. He sat beside her, his hand covering hers. "You'll come back," he said,

her head, meeting his

The trees here seemed to grow unnaturally close, their gnarled

Nathan murmured, his blade drawn as his eyes scanned the