Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The camp stirred as Aurora's group returned, their battered forms drawing immediate attention from the wolves. Cassian carried Aurora to the healers' tent, ignoring the questioning glances of the pack. Anica followed closely, carrying the Lunar Key wrapped in cloth. "We don't have much time," they said, their voice tense. "The Lycan King won't wait long to strike again."

Inside the tent, Aurora stirred as the healers worked to stabilize her. Cassian knelt at her side, his hand firmly clasping hers.

"You've done enough," he murmured, his voice soft but insistent.

Aurora shook her head, her silver eyes meeting his. "It's not over. The Key... it's part of the Pact. I have to see this through."

flicking between Aurora and the Lunar Key. "Then destroy it," she said

jaw tightening.

tone unyielding. "If the Lycan King gets his hands on it, he'll twist it into something worse than you can imagine. Destroying it is the only way to ensure that doesn't happen." Before Cassian could argue, the tent flap shifted, and a commanding presence entered. Erya, the silver-furred leader of the moon wolves, stepped inside, his piercing

we have to win this war?" Erya asked, his deep voice calm but firm. "The

Erya, her lips curving into a faint

it meant saving it. The Key can stabilize Aurora's connection to the Pact and give her the strength to resist the

leaders was palpable, their opposing views splitting the room.

"It's my decision."

sat up, her strength slowly returning. "We use the Key. If it means strengthening the Pact and giving

golden eyes filled with a mix